Carer Peer Group (1 day) – Supporting someone recently diagnosed with BPD

Carer Peer Group - 1 day

This 1-day carer peer group is designed to provide information and support to carers, families and friends of people who have been recently diagnosed or have a likely diagnosis of borderline personality disorder (BPD). Catering will be provided.

Co-designed by carers, the group covers what they wish they had known at the beginning of their journey supporting someone living with BPD.

VENUE: This event will be held in-person at BPD Collaborative - Level 1, 100 Greenhill Rd, Unley in the Life Without Barriers building.

Please check council signs for time and bike lane restrictions regarding the free and fee-paying parking in the nearby areas.

Public Transport – Tram stop 1 or Bus Stop 2 (200/B, 206, 208/B/N) on King William Rd - Map

The program will cover:

1. BPD – symptoms, treatments, recovery

2. Carer role in recovery

3. The mental health system

4. Self-care & preparing your carer plan

Participants will be invited to provide anonymous feedback to contribute to the evaluation and ongoing development of the program.

Who should register?

People who live in South Australia who provide care and support in a voluntary capacity to family or friends living with a borderline personality disorder (BPD), or a likely diagnosis.

These carer programs are NOT suitable for:

• Consumers/people with lived experience of BPD (unless they are in an active role supporting someone living with BPD) – see BPD Co’s services and peer programs webpage

• Clinicians/employed carers (unless they are in an active role supporting a relative with BPD). Please see BPD Co’s training programs webpage

Presented by:

Karen Bailey (BPD Co. Lived Experience Project Officer – Carer) and a BPD Co. Senior Clinician.

General enquiries:

Email BPD Co. on health.bpdservice@sa.gov.au or phone (08) 7425 6500

COVID-19 Information:

• The venue will be cleaned prior to the workshop. Hand sanitiser will be available and we ask that all attendees hand sanitise upon entering and exiting the venue and engage in good hygiene practises throughout the day.

• If you are unwell or have any cold or flu symptoms, please do not attend the workshop, stay at home, seek medical advice and get tested for COVID-19.