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Join Dr Anthony Ruocco in this webinar as he presents his foundational research on brain biology in people with lived experience of borderline personality disorder.
Dr Ruocco will cover research on brain circuits involved in emotional regulation, impulse control, and social perception, and include more recent discoveries on family members of people with lived experience of BPD.
Monday 3rd May 2023 - 10am-11.30am AEST
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Like to understand more about non-suicidal self injury (NSSI)?
Prof Penelope Hasking from Curtain Uni will present up-to-date info in this webinar from NEA BPD Australia - providers of the Family Connections program across Australia.Please join us for the next instalment in our ongoing webinar series.
UNDERSTANDING SELF INJURY
DATE: Tuesday 13th June 2023
TIME: 7.30pm AEST
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In this webinar, Professor Penelope Hasking (PhD, Associate Professor of Psychology - Curtin University) will present the latest evidence regarding the nature and extent of Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI), the relationship between NSSI and suicidal behaviour, the impact of NSSI on parents and families, and strategies for talking about and responding to NSSI. This will be followed by a Q&A session, in which Prof Hasking will endeavour to answer your questions about NSSI.
Registrations essential for this free webinar. (Donations warmly accepted) Presentation will be recorded and recording link will be available in the weeks following.
We look forward to welcoming you there!
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This month's eBulletin has a focus on men and borderline personality disorder - catch up on the latest research and insights from men with lived experience. We also launch our new guide 'BPD in Queensland: Accessing Services & Treatments', plus the usual collation of groups, training and services that inform, support and educate Australians who want to learn more about BPD.
June 2023 BPD news, training, supports and more!
June 2023 BPD news, training, supports and more!
Men with BPD - in the shadows?*2023 End of Financial Year Appeal*
We need your support! Contributions over $2 before June 30th can be claimed as a tax deduction as the Foundation is a registered Charity with DGR status.
For those of you who may be in a position to donate, your support to maintain and extend our work will be greatly appreciated. Our goal is to raise $5,000 to develop this year's anti-stigma educational campaign for BPD Awareness Week.
Donations can be accepted via direct debit, PayPal, Facebook and several other secure methods. Donate here www.bpdfoundation.org.au/donate.php*2023 End of Financial Year Appeal*
We need your support! Contributions over $2 before June 30th can be claimed as a tax deduction as the Foundation is a registered Charity with DGR status.
For those of you who may be in a position to donate, your support to maintain and extend our work will be greatly appreciated. Our goal is to raise $5,000 to develop this year's anti-stigma educational campaign for BPD Awareness Week.
Donations can be accepted via direct debit, PayPal, Facebook and several other secure methods. Donate here www.bpdfoundation.org.au/donate.php
If you have completed the 12wk Family Connections and would like to pay it forward, you may be interested in this Leader Training. Online in July or in-person (Sydney) next month facilitated by NEA BPD AustraliaFAMILY CONNECTIONS LEADER TRAINING 2023
Have you considered training to become a volunteer Family Connections program leader?
We are looking for more national Peer & Professional leaders to run programs online & in person and we are proud to announce two upcoming training programs in June and July.
If this is something you would be interested in, please fill out our Expression of Interest Form below and get in contact with your Family Connections leader to discuss further.
Volunteer Leader Application Form: forms.gle/mWrjcsSW2AWDcgkG6
30th May - 'Minds Together: Helping Family & Friends'
SANE's next 'Topic Tuesday' for carers will be hosted by Everymind. Join them online in this text-based forum to talk about communication, relationships, and looking after yourself in the context of caregiving. (Not BPD specific)
Topic Tuesday// Minds Together: Helping Family and Friends // Tuesday 30th May 2023 5:30-7PM AEST
Topic Tuesday// Minds Together: Helping Family and Friends // Tuesday 30th May 2023 5:30-7PM AEST
Do you support someone with anxiety, depression or suicidal distress? It can be hard! Join us on the 30th of May to talk about communication, relationships, and looking after yourself in the context of caregiving together with Program Manager and Clinical Psychologist, Dr Sally Fitzpatrick from Ever...