Compassionate Approach to Understanding and Treating BPD

1. Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex and often misunderstood mental health condition that requires a nuanced, evidence-based approach to treatment. This on-demand course, provides mental health professionals with the tools they need to effectively support individuals with BPD. 

   This course covers diagnostic criteria, evidence-based treatments, clinician biases, and cultural considerations, equipping participants with the skills to foster trust and stability in therapeutic relationships. Whether you're a seasoned clinician or new to working with BPD, this training will deepen your understanding and enhance your ability to provide effective, stigma-free care.

   Key Learning Objectives: 

   1. Recognize the role of stigma and clinician bias in treating individuals with BPD and understand how these factors impact treatment effectiveness.
   2. Implement evidence-based treatment approaches, such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), to improve emotional regulation and client outcomes.
   3. Develop culturally sensitive strategies to understand and address how cultural factors influence BPD expression, diagnosis, and treatment.
   4. Enhance therapeutic engagement by building strong, trust-based clinician-patient relationships that support long-term stability and symptom reduction.
   5. Identify the core features and diagnostic criteria of BPD, including emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, and interpersonal instability as outlined in the DSM-5.

Course admission requirements:

Minimum of a Master's Degree in a mental health or related field; or be a student in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field. In Low- and Middle-Income Countries, a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field is required.