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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May 2024 Sanctuary Meeting – May 14
The next Sanctuary meeting will be at SACOSS, in the Marjorie Black Room, cnr Young and King William roads in Unley on Tuesday, May 14, at 6.00pm (South Australian time)
The entry door is in the car park on Young Street.
New members are welcome
BPD Carers can attend in person or on-line
BPD and PTSD – July 2023 Sanctuary Meeting
We watched Understanding the intersection between BPD & PTSD, a recorded webinar by Dr Skye Fitzpatrick
Occupational Therapy – February 2023 Sanctuary Meeting
Savannah Zielonka told us about Occupational Therapy and how it can help people who live with BPD.
Joy Anasta – November 2022 Sanctuary Meeting
Joy Anasta spoke at Sanctuary in November.
Dr John Brayley – September 2022 Sanctuary Meeting
Dr John Brayley spoke to Sanctuary in September
Getting help in an urgent mental health crisis (UMHCC)
Claire and Tim spoke about Adelaide’s new UMHCC at 215 Grenfell Street (an alternative to ED in a mental health crisis).
Call (08) 8448 9100 or ask the ambulance to take you there.
Emotion Dysregulation – July 2022 Sanctuary Meeting
Emotion dysregulation is a core symptom of borderline personality disorder, and a key contributor to the intensity and distress of the illness.
Dr Chris Wurm – June 2022 Sanctuary Meeting
Dr Chris Wurm spoke at our June meeting about BPD and Substance Use
Staying Connected
Staying connected as families.
The importance of validation for mental health
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This website is produced by members of the Sanctuary Support Group. We are not mental health professionals nor clinicians. We are ordinary people who care for someone with BPD. This website is a collection of information that we have found helpful or of interest in the context of our own lived experiences. The content of this website is not a substitute for independent professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.
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