New Ways of approaching Borderline Personality Disorder: Insights on Trauma & Addiction
CE courses & credits for psychologists in United States
United States psychologists: Explore novel BPD treatments incorporating trauma, addiction, and 12-Step principles in these CE courses.
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) presents profound challenges for clinicians, often testing the limits of traditional therapeutic approaches. In this insightful webinar, Dr. Jana Lazarus introduces a novel framework that integrates trauma-informed care, addiction paradigms, and transpersonal psychology to address BPD's complexities.
Dr. Lazarus conceptualizes BPD as a constellation of "devoted habits," suggesting that 12-Step recovery principles can be effectively adapted for therapeutic use.This approach emphasizes authentic human connection, radical acceptance, and practitioner self-care, offering a path toward resilience for both clients and clinicians.
Through exploring common therapeutic impasses, the interplay between trauma and addiction, and the requirements for effective intervention, this course provides valuable insights for mental health professionals seeking alternative strategies in treating BPD.
Sections
- Typical therapeutic impasses and pitfalls
- Trauma, addiction & personality disorder
- A new way of working
- What it requires from you
- A little help from your friends
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this talk, participants will be able to:
- Understand the conceptualization of BPD as a set of "devoted habits" linked to trauma and addiction.
- Apply 12-Step recovery principles within a therapeutic context for clients with BPD.
- Recognize common therapeutic pitfalls and develop strategies to navigate them.
- Incorporate transpersonal perspectives to enhance practitioner resilience and client outcomes.
- Foster authentic connections that support healing and transformation in clients with BPD.
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