New England Personality Disorder Association

 

 

Family CONNECTIONS is a 12-week series for family members with a relative or partner who has borderline personality disorder or symptoms of the disorder. Developed by the National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder, CONNECTIONS is an adaptation of a decade of professionally-led Dialectical Behavior Therapy family groups. These institution-based programs are now brought into the community and are led by trained family members in the context of a supportive group environment. The information presented is based on effective treatment theories and practices, and the latest research findings to provide the foundation for a better understanding of this complex disorder.

Course Content

1. Education on BPD
2. Research on BPD
3. Family Perspectives and Experiences
4. Skills training based on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) including:

• Relationship Mindfulness Skills
• Emotion Regulation Skills
• Effective Communication Skills
• Validation Skills
• Problem Management Skills