Online: Foundation Training for Working with People with BPD in Non-Clinical Settings - 1 day
This training is ideal for support workers in non-clinical settings who are beginning to develop their skills in working with people who have BPD and explores the core common factors of effective engagement with this cohort.
This workshop will develop support workers’ understanding and practice in working effectively with people with BPD. It will include a developmental understanding of factors contributing to a diagnosis of BPD, the ongoing effects of early life experiences and complex childhood trauma, and the role of therapeutic relationships in treatment. The workshop will also focus on the assessment of, and working with risk, as well as principles for treatment and treatment planning.
Learning Objectives:
On completion of this workshop participants will be able to:
- Understand how BPD occurs and presents
- Identify the principles of effective, therapeutic supportive relationships with people living with BPD
- Set and maintain limits and boundaries with clients and work with strong emotions
- Practice various grounding skills to stabilize emotions
- Demonstrate an awareness of risk factors and assess the severity of risk
- Appreciate the importance of self care, self awareness, and reflection when engaging with people who have BPD
Prerequisite: Nil
Presenters:
Andy Bouwman is a mental health social worker with 10 years of experience working in public mental health services in Victoria. He has worked within community and acute teams and has developed a solid understanding of working with clients with BPD in a variety of settings. Andy is a member of the ACT team at Spectrum, providing individual therapy and group programs using this framework. He has joined the workforce development team as he is passionate about sharing his experience and knowledge with other clinicians.
Dr Samantha Tabak is a senior clinical psychologist and board-accredited supervisor. She has over a decade of experience working in Child and Youth Mental Health services, psychiatric triage, intensive outreach teams, and early psychosis, utilizing psychotherapy frameworks such as MBT, DBT, ACT, and Open Dialogue-informed therapy, and is currently part of the Complex Care Service at Spectrum. She also works with young people and their families in private practice. Samantha believes in a person-centred and collaborative approach to treatment and support.
Who should attend: Support workers and other health/wellbeing workers in non-clinical settings who are beginning to develop their skills in working with people who have BPD.
Cost: $250 (payable by credit card only).
This workshop will be facilitated online via Zoom. You will receive an invitation and meeting link to your in the days before the event. Please ensure your email is entered correctly when registering.
Cancellation policy: If your circumstances change and you no longer can attend this event, please log into your Eventbrite account and cancel your ticket and request a refund no later than one (1) week prior to the event. A refund will not be issued if notification has not been received within this time frame and you will be required to pay for the event.
General enquiries: Email spectrumtraining@easternhealth.org.au or phone Spectrum (03) 8413 8750.
