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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February 2021 Sanctuary Meeting – February 9
February’s Sanctuary meeting will be online on Tuesday, February 9, at 5pm (Adelaide time) at
That way, we comply with COVID-19 restrictions.
New members are welcome
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.
October 2020 Sanctuary Meeting – An open letter
In October we shared a video: “An Open Letter
To people who do Not have Borderline Personality Disorder …
From those of us who Do
” by Debbie Corso
SA activities for BPD Awareness Week 2020
Plan your BPD Awareness Week, first week of October 2020
The Lived Experience of Men with BPD – Recording
When that fella you care about lives with BPD…
Hear from some men (who are now coping much better with the symptoms) talking about how BPD affects males
Radio Interview “What Ails You, BPD” – Recording
In his popular segment “What Ails You?”, David Bevan took an in depth look at Borderline Personality Disorder
He was joined by Dr Maria Naso and our own Judy Burke
Listen again by clicking this link
BPD Awareness Week 2020
BPD Awareness Week runs from October 1st to 7th 2020 in Australia
This year’s theme is Flipping the Script
Changing the Narrative about Borderline Personality Disorder
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