Understanding the diagnostic criteria for BPD
- Common symptoms and experiences associated with the disorder
- Importance of self-awareness and self-reflection
- Managing Emotions
Identifying and regulating intense emotions
- Practicing mindfulness and meditation
- Coping with emotional dysregulation
- Interpersonal Relationships
Challenges in maintaining relationships
- Building healthy boundaries
- Communication skills for effective relationships
- Self-Care
Importance of self-care in managing BPD
- Strategies for improving self-esteem
- Developing a self-care plan
- Coping with Triggers
Identifying personal triggers
- Developing coping strategies for triggers
- Creating a crisis plan
- Therapy and How it Helps
Overview of therapy
- Introduction to mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills
- Incorporating these skills into daily life
The Role of Psychiatry
- Benefits and risks of medication
- Working with a psychiatrist to find the right medication
Importance of support in managing BPD
- Types of support available (e.g therapy, support groups, peer support)
- Strategies for building a support system
- Moving Forward
Reviewing progress and accomplishments
- Creating a plan for continuing to manage BPD symptoms
- Resources for ongoing support