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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National Consensus Statement for BPD
Sanctuary endorses the National Consensus Statement by, with and for people impacted by Borderline Personality Disorder,
that advocates for timely and equitable access to appropriate treatment and support for everyone impacted by BPD.
You are invited to add your own support for the statement, here
August 2021 Sanctuary Meeting – Assistance for Carers
Skylight and Carers SA outlined the assistance available to carers of people living with borderline personality disorder (BPD)
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
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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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