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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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….
Surviving Christmas, Rachel Smith – November 2020 Sanctuary Meeting –
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
BPD Awareness Week 2020
BPD Awareness Week 2020 ran from October 1st to 7th in Australia
The theme was Flipping the Script
Changing the Narrative about Borderline Personality Disorder
Listen again to the recorded presentations
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
Supporting Someone in Crisis
Are you supporting someone in crisis?
(for family and friends supporting someone with BPD)
September 2020 Sanctuary Meeting – Care Plans
Clinicians from BPD Co discussed the process of preparing a Crisis Management Plan
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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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