Psychoeducation sessions

Spectrum provide free psychoeducation sessions for people who are living with BPD and/or complex trauma. These sessions are facilitated by clinicians to provide the latest information on BPD, useful handouts and opportunities to ask questions.

• 2-hour single-session delivered online
• no cost
• small groups
• clinicians led - psychiatrist and clinical psychologist
• interactive, opportunity to ask questions and discuss information provided
• no pressure to speak if you are reluctant
• receive useful handouts, videos and education resources, and
• no need to have prior knowledge about BPD and/or complex trauma

The session will cover the following:

• diagnosis and symptoms
• risk factors for the development of BPD and/or complex trauma
• BPD and/or complex trauma across the life span
• evidence-based treatments for BPD and/or complex trauma
• factors that contribute to remission and recovery
• debunk common myths about BPD and/or complex trauma
• story of recovery from a person with a lived experience of BPD and/or complex trauma, and
• coping with chronic stress and self-care practices

To be eligible to attend one of Spectrum’s online psychoeducation session:

• you must be over 18 years of age
• have a living experience of personality disorder and/or complex trauma
• interested in learning about the latest information on BPD and/or complex trauma
  
• live in Australia and/or
• not currently in hospital or currently experiencing acute crisis

NB: This session is NOT for clinicians. If you are a clinician/case manager/health care worker etc please forward the registration details to your client