Sanctuary BPD Carers Blog
Sanctuary members regularly contribute to this blog with information of interest to Carers of people with BPD.
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July 2021 Sanctuary Meeting – What is Ambiguous Grief?
We re-visited the topic of ambiguous grief and its impact on carers.
Joy Anasta originally introduced this topic to us in June.
It was very useful to explore further together, this unique form of grief that we experience as carers.
June 2021 Sanctuary Meeting – Joy Anasta
Joy Anasta spoke about the loss and grief experienced by carers, particularly ambiguous loss.
May 2021 Sanctuary Meeting
Our triumphant return to face-to-face meetings – our first since COVID restrictions began!
We watched a video exploring four different presentations of Borderline Personality Disorder.
April 2021 Sanctuary Meeting – Dr Martha Kent
Dr Martha Kent spoke about the basics of BPD, and the challenges and recommendations for carers
March 2021 Sanctuary Meeting – Kath Moores, PTSD
Clinical Senior Psychologist Kath Moores shared her expert insight into the relationship between BPD and PTSD
February 2021 Sanctuary Meeting – Deb Milford, BPD and NDIS
Deb Milford spoke to our February meeting about the Australian NDIS scheme, who is eligible and tips on applying for people living with BPD
January 2021 Sanctuary Meeting – Myths and Facts about BPD
In January, we shared a video Myths and Facts about BPD from Emotions Matter, USA
Christmas Wishes 2020
What a year this has been. It has affected us all in some way. It has certainly affected Sanctuary members as sadly, we have not been able to meet face to face and I have missed meeting with many of you….
November 2020 Sanctuary Meeting – Rachel Smith, Surviving Christmas
Rachel Smith, a mental health nurse working in SA Health, Country, shared her thoughts about preparing for Christmas, and helping our loved ones feel validated rather than overwhelmed.
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