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Education and Support for carers

Workshop and information sessions for families, friends, supporters and kin (carers) to learn more about BPD.

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Workshops for families, friends and carers

Spectrum offers a variety of workshops and information sessions for carers supporting a person with (or a suspected diagnosis of) BPD. They are co-facilitated by a lived experience carer and a clinician. 

These workshops and sessions provide an opportunity to learn more about BPD, find out how to best support the person you care about whilst still caring for yourselves, and a chance to explore commonly asked questions. The groups explore educational and practical approaches to learning new skills within a supportive environment amongst other carers.

Click on the tabs below to find out more information.

young-individual-sitting-with-both-hands-on-her-face Training One day Carer workshop This in-person training is designed specifically for families, friends and supporters who care and support in a voluntary capacity to someone experiencing borderline personality disorder (BPD) self-care-is-not-selfish Training Short online Carer workshop Our 2 ½ hour online workshop offers a condensed version of our one day in person carer workshop. Great for those who can't attend and commit to a full day. three-diverse-enthusiastic-friends-classmates-plan Training Carer Support Group The Spectrum Carer Support group meets online on the first Wednesday of each month (excluding January), from 6:30pm to 8:00pm (AEST)

For more information

Phone: (03) 8413 8750 

Email: [email protected]

Yesterday I had a moment that would normally have ended in tears for both my daughter and myself. Instead, I utilised what I had learnt, listened without judgement and came from a place of acceptance. Having support, guidance and education is the key to living with this challenging disorder.

Anonymous — Lived Experience Carer