Loving someone with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can be confusing, intense and sometimes painful. This brief, 4-session educational series is designed to increase understanding of BPD* and equip family and friends with tools for coping effectively. Participants will learn about the symptoms and causes of BPD as well as coping tools. Weekly sessions will be a combination of education and discussion.
Adolescents are allowed but must be 16 years of age or older.
SESSION SCHEDULE:
(6:00 - 7:30 PM)
October 6 - Understanding BPD and its Causes
October 13 - Mindfulness in Relationships
October 20- Communication Skills
October 27 - Validation Skills
LOCATION
Pine Rest Northwest Clinic
2118 3 Mile Rd NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
FACILITATOR:
John Buell, Doctoral Temporary Limited License Psychologist
COST:
$125 for the entire series for the first family member; $75 for each additional member of the same family.
*This program follows a 4 session curriculum with participants starting at Week 1. Participants MUST attend from the first session as each session builds on the previous one.
**This class is NOT recommended for those with a family member in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) treatment unless they are also diagnosed with BPD, since this class is specific to BPD and not DBT.
REGISTRATION:
To register, please call 616.222.3720 or visit pinerest.org/BPD
**Deadline to register is September 29, 2025**
PLEASE NOTE: Facebook RSVPs are not monitored ... Please do NOT register for this event through Facebook. Thank you!
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