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UPDATE APRIL 2020
As we all, individually and as a society come to terms with the implications that the COVID-19 pandemic has on our lives and our workplaces we need to postpone the BPD Core Competency and Train the Trainers workshops for now.
The Australian BPD Foundation and Spectrum are both committed to delivering all of our scheduled 2020 training workshops as soon as it is safe to do so. We will provide significant notice of the new workshop dates once it is safe to do so.
We are holding our EOI open (until we have reached a maximum of 200 EOIs for each workshop) with the dates for the workshops still to be confirmed. At this stage we anticipate that the workshops in Perth and Bunbury will proceed as scheduled. We will endeavour to reschedule all affected workshops as soon as possible and provide regular updates to those registered. You can register your EOI using the link below.
Developed in partnership between Australian BPD Foundation and Spectrum Personality Disorder Service. This project was undertaken with funding from the National Mental Health Commission.
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This month's eBulletin proudly announces the 2020 theme for BPD Awareness Week and Conference - 'Flipping The Script: Changing the Narrative on BPD'. Click through and find out more, including updates to BPD services, the Vic Royal Commission and great new webinars for people impacted by BPD. #bpdawarnessweek2020 #FlippingTheScript #flippingthescriptonbpd #changingthenarrativeonbpd #bpdawarenessweek #StrongerThanStigma #bpdcarer #bpdwarrior #livingwithbpd #borderlinepersonalitydisorder #australianbpdfoundation #bpd #abpdf #ozbpd
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Flipping the Script: Changing the Narrative on BPDthank you!
This study into BPD and auditory hallucinations at Swinburne Uni is nearing completion. To finalise the study with they are now seeking participants who have a diagnosis of BPD and DO NOT hear voices/have a psychotic co-morbid disorder, and who are female. Via SKYPE. Please contact Zalie on 0402 033 435 or email 2352656@swin.edu.au
I have BPD and hear voices I’d love to volunteer
I have BPD and done six months of DBT can I have more information please
I’d be interested in participating, I’m big on learning more about mental health to better educate and support people who are affected by mental health.
I’d be interested if there was an option in Sydney
Hello I work very closely with sombody who has bpd and an abi just wondering do have any helpful or useful advice on how to best help sombody with bpd and splitting.
I’m interested I have BPD and bipolar.
Just out of curiosity, why only women? It doesn't say anything about that in the post.
Wish I was in Melbs I’d definitely be up for it !
Is this happening in adelaide?
Yes info pls
Interested and sent text
Would my daughter be able to help? Shes 16.sorry...just saw the age requirement! 18+... nevermind.
I wish I could help. I am in ACT however.
I'd help but it's too far for me to travel right now.
I'm interested I live in the UK X
I did this and it was both very interesting to be a part of, and on the whole quite comfortable even though it brought up a few triggers, it was managed well so I felt ok to continue. Zalie was really lovely to deal with, both professional and warmly personable. Definitely encourage others to get involved.
Tionne Li Stark
I have BPD (PTSD and Bipolar type 2), I do not hear voices, female, 45, Melb based. Can we do it via Zoom or Skype? If not will you pay for parking also?
Aboriginal family and friends in mental health survey
VACCHO are running a survey for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Victorians supporting family or friends with mental illness."MENTAL HEALTH is everyone’s business and we know the Victorian system isn’t working for us Mob.
If you have ideas on how the system can be fixed, you can tell us here by clicking on one of the surveys below - because only Mob can make a system for Mob that works! #MentalHealth4Mob"
vaccho.org.au/policy-advocacy/rcmh Survey closes 31.5.20
Sane online Forums will be hosting their third live mindfulness session. The 1.5 hour event kicks off at 7pm AEST on 26th May and will be hosted by a SANE Counsellor & Forums Moderator!
Mindfulness practice helps people connect to what is happening in the moment. This reduces stress, making people feel calmer and allowing them to think more clearly. Taking a few minutes out of the day to focus on thoughts and surroundings can have really positive effects on a person's mental wellbeing.
bpdfoundation.saneforums.org/t5/Special-Events/Join-us-for-our-online-mindfulness-group-Tues-26th...
Benjamin James
Feedback is being sought on the draft philosophy for Adelaide's proposed Urgent Mental Health Care Centre (ED alternative).This is co-production in action with the SA Office of the Chief Psychiatrist - and YOUR chance to say what people living with BPD and carers want to experience when seeking crisis support. Comments accepted until May 29
SA Lived Experience Leadership & Advocacy Network
We have been working with TACSI, the Office of the Chief Psychiatrist and people with lived experience to co-create a new way of visioning what receiving/providing care could look and feel like, particularly as an alternative to how emergency departments are currently accessed by people experiencing mental health distress and crisis. The intention was to discuss and design what a Philosophy of Care needed to say in order to inspire the experience we want people to have when they come to the Centre.The Philosophy of Care has been drafted and we are inviting feedback.
The Philosophy of Care reads differently to how services usually describe their approach. This has been intentional and is what TACSI and LELAN are proud to deliver.
This Philosophy of Care puts a focus back on the very real human experiences that people seek help for, because we know they make sense and it could be any one of us at any time that needs an extra bit of care and compassion. The Philosophy of Care is evolving a different care experience for people when they need it most.
Read more about this piece of work and access the DRAFT Philosophy of Care through the link below. We invite your feedback via HealthOCP@sa.gov.au before COB Friday May 29th.
The DRAFT Philosophy of Care can be accessed directly via www.lelan.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Philosophy-of-Care-Powerpoint_Feedback-Version.pdf .