SA Health System and Carers Rights, Anne Barbara

SA Health System and Carers Rights, Anne Barbara

Anne Barbara spoke about the SA Health system, from her perspective working as a Carer Consultant.  When things aren’t going the way we think they need to go, it can be a harrowing experience.  Anne shared some ideas about what to do and who to talk to.    Below...
Understanding BPD – February 2022 Sanctuary Meeting

Understanding BPD – February 2022 Sanctuary Meeting

We watched the video “Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder”, which is available to rent on-line from BPDVideo This prompted a discussion about what BPD is, how families are affected and how we might help Upcoming Meetings Sanctuary meets on the...
Families and BPD – January 2022 Sanctuary Meeting

Families and BPD – January 2022 Sanctuary Meeting

This month, instead of a speaker, we had an open discussion about how Christmas went, and how we are managing in general. We watched part of this video by MedCircle: Three Ways the Family affects Borderline Personality Disorder and Vice Versa Upcoming Meetings...
Planning for Christmas, Rita Brown

Planning for Christmas, Rita Brown

Christmas can be especially difficult for those living with BPD, and for their families who love them.   Rita Brown spoke to us about Planning for Christmas . She shared some great tips for managing the challenges of the festive season. Here are our notes, based on...
BPD Awareness Week 2021

BPD Awareness Week 2021

BPD Awareness Week 2021   BPD Awareness Week runs from October 1st to 7th 2021 in Australia The theme is Discover Creative Wellbeing Click here for more BPD Awareness Week Events nationally Click here for more Mental Health Month Events in SA   More posts like...
Sanctuary Picnic 2021 – October 3

Sanctuary Picnic 2021 – October 3

BPD consumers, carers and clinicians enjoyed a free picnic lunch, to celebrate BPD Awareness Week, in the gardens of Karrayarta Drive Glenside on Sunday 3rd October from 12-3pm. Despite the rain, we enjoyed the chance to relax, chat and share some conviviality with...