Foundation Training for Working with BPD in Non-Clinical Settings

This training is ideal for support workers in non-clinical settings who are beginning to develop their skills in working with people who have BPD and explores the core common factors of effective engagement with this cohort.

This workshop will develop support workers’ understanding and practice in working effectively with people with BPD. It will include a developmental understanding of factors contributing to a diagnosis of BPD, the ongoing effects of early life experiences and complex childhood trauma, and the role of therapeutic relationships in treatment. The workshop will also focus on the assessment of, and working with risk, as well as principles for treatment and treatment planning.

Learning Objectives:

On completion of this workshop participants will be able to:

• Understand how BPD occurs and presents
• Identify the principles of effective, therapeutic supportive relationships with people living with BPD
• Set and maintain limits and boundaries with clients and work with strong emotions
• Practice various grounding skills to stabilize emotions
• Demonstrate an awareness of risk factors and assess the severity of risk
• Appreciate the importance of self care, self awareness, and reflection when engaging with people who have BPD

Prerequisite: Nil

Presenters:

Marianne Weddell

Dr Fiona Donald is a clinical psychologist at Spectrum within the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mentalization Based Treatment (MBT) teams. Fiona has a particular interest in the lived experience of BPD treatment and has published on the experience of recovery from consumer and clinician perspectives and is currently working with colleagues on a qualitative study of the experience of MBT from a consumer perspective.

Marianne Weddell is a Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Specialist at Spectrum. She has 20 years’ experience in public and private setting treating a wide range of disorders, managing teams, training staff and supervising/mentoring clinicians. She has a special interest and significant experience with borderline personality disorder, in particular developing service and family systems to work effectively in this space. She believes in therapy as a tool to help people understand themselves, their passions and build a life worth living.

Who should attend: Support workers and other health/wellbeing workers in non-clinical settings who are beginning to develop their skills in working with people who have BPD.

Cost: $300 (payable by credit card only).

Lunch: A light lunch, morning and afternoon tea including a vegetarian selection is provided.

Getting to Spectrum: Spectrum is located at 110 Church Street, on the corner of Church Street and Tweedie Place. Entrance is via the front of the building, to the right of the Skoda car dealership.

Public transport:

• Tram 78 on Church Street. Alight at Tweedie Pl/Church Street (Stop 63).
• Tram 109 on Victoria Parade (about a 5 min walk to 110 Church Street)
• Tram 75 on Bridge Rd (about a 7 min walk to 110 Church Street)

Car parking:

There is very limited 2 hour street parking available in the area. All day parking is available in:

• Richmond Traders, 271 Bridge rd, Richmond – 7 minute walk ($12/day)
• 35 Elizabeth Street, Richmond – 11 minute walk ($20 a day)
• 1 Allowah Terrace, Richmond – 12 minute walk (about $26/day)

Cancellation policy: : If your circumstances change and you no longer can attend this event, please log into your Eventbrite account and cancel your ticket and request a refund no later than one (1) week prior to the event. A refund will not be issued if notification has not been received within this time frame and you will be required to pay for the event. Please note that Eventbrite's booking fees are non-refundable and will not be covered by Spectrum should you wish to cancel your ticket.

General enquiries: Email c3BlY3RydW10cmFpbmluZyB8IGVhc3Rlcm5oZWFsdGggISBvcmcgISBhdQ== or phone Spectrum (03) 8413 8750.

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