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Information for health professions working with people living with borderline personality disorder (BPD) +/- complex trauma

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Information for families and friends (carers)

Information and resources for families, friends, supporters and kin who are supporting a person living with borderline personality disorder (BPD) or emotional dysregulation. family, friend, carer looking for treatment
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Breaking research

Discover the latest publications from the Centre for Personality Disorder and Complex Trauma Research. looking for research and evidence
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Spectrum provide a range of treatments and services looking for treatment
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For people with lived and living experience (consumers)

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About Spectrum

Spectrum is a centre of clinical excellence providing leadership in treatment, consultation, support, training and research related to personality disorder and/or complex trauma.
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National BPD Training Strategy

BPD core competency workshops and train the trainer program a professional
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Education for people living with a personality disorder

Spectrum provides information sessions and workshops for people with lived and living experience of personality disorder and/or complex trauma.
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About Spectrum

Spectrum is a centre of clinical excellence providing leadership in treatment, consultation, support, training and research related to personality disorder and/or complex trauma.
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What is borderline personality disorder (BPD)?

Learn more about borderline personality disorder (BPD). a professional family, friend, carer looking for treatment here for myself
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About the Research Centre

Learn more about the centre for Personality Disorder and Complex Trauma Research looking for research and evidence
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'Strike whilst the iron is cool'

Planning, whilst everyone is calm family, friend, carer
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Carer 101

What can families/friends/supporters/carers do to help family, friend, carer
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Journal articles

The latest journal articles from the Centre for Personality Disorder and Complex Trauma Research. looking for research and evidence
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Books & book chapters

The latest books & book chapters from the Centre for Personality Disorder and Complex Trauma Research. looking for research and evidence
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Acceptance

Often referred to as ‘radical acceptance’ or unconditional acceptance. It is an extremely valuable skill for people living with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and those who support them. family, friend, carer
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Current Spectrum research studies

The Centre for Personality Disorder and Complex Trauma Research current research looking for research and evidence
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High impact global research

A collection of globally recognised research looking for research and evidence
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Communication skills

Strategies to improve your listening and communication skills family, friend, carer
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Validation

Validation is an important skill for families and friends (carers) to learn to improve your ways of responding to a person living with emotional distress. family, friend, carer
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Boundaries

Learn why boundaries are so important when supporting a person living with BPD. family, friend, carer
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Assertiveness

Learn how to be assertive using several techniques. family, friend, carer
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Carer resources and programs external to Spectrum

A list of helpful external resources and programs for families and friends (carers). family, friend, carer
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Navigating the mental health system for carers in Victoria

A list of key pathways for carers to help you navigate the mental health system in Victoria. family, friend, carer
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Personality disorder and complex trauma ECHO sessions

Come join our Project ECHO sessions. Held monthly on Wednesdays, 12pm to 1pm (AEST/AEDT). a professional
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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. family, friend, carer
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Taking care of yourself as a 'carer'

Taking care of your own needs is essential family, friend, carer
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What is a personality disorder?

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Contact us

Our Spectrum reception is open between 8.30 am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. a professional family, friend, carer looking for research and evidence looking for treatment here for myself
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Information and resources

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Education and training

Spectrum strives to provide the knowledge, skills and support needed to deliver best-practice treatment and care. a professional
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Compliments and Complaints

Feedback is a vital component. It fosters a culture of continuous improvement, enhances employee engagement, and drives innovation.
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How is borderline personality disorder treated?

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Borderline personality disorder (BPD)

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Accessing psychological treatment

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Do people recover from personality disorder?

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Self-care strategies

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Learn about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as a treatment option for borderline personality disorder and complex post-traumatic stress disorder. looking for treatment
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Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT)

Learn about Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT) an internationally recognised and evidence-based treatment for people living with borderline personality disorder. looking for treatment
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

Learn about Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, a well-established psychological treatment for people with borderline personality disorder. looking for treatment
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Complex Care Service (CCS)

Explore the Complex Care Service for comprehensive support for personality disorders. looking for treatment
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How to access treatment?

Spectrum is a specialised health service funded to support public area mental health and wellbeing services throughout Victoria. a professional family, friend, carer looking for treatment here for myself
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Personality Disorder Initiative (PDI)

Learn about Personality Disorder Initiative (PDI), improving access to effective treatments for Victorians living with a personality disorder. a professional
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What is personality disorder?

Personality disorder is a mental health condition that can make it difficult to relate to other people, regulate emotions and impulses, and feel comfortable in themselves. a professional family, friend, carer looking for treatment here for myself
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Getting help and support

We know all too well how challenging it can be getting help and support for our mental health and wellbeing. family, friend, carer looking for treatment here for myself
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Spectrum conferences

Spectrum hosts a yearly conference covering diverse themes, aiming to unite health professionals, researchers, distinguished experts, and individuals with lived or living experience of personality disorder and/or complex trauma. a professional looking for research and evidence
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Online research forums

Spectrum provides an annual online research forum that showcases Spectrum’s innovative and translational research and evaluation program and featuring international keynote speakers. a professional looking for research and evidence
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Other training

External training options a professional
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Training for professionals

Spectrum offer a range of professional development programs including workshops, Project ECHO sessions, conferences and forums. a professional
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Psychoeducation sessions

Spectrum offer monthly online psychoeducation sessions for people with a living experience of borderline personality disorder (BPD) and/or complex trauma. here for myself
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Training for services

Spectrum may be able to offer workshops and capacity building programs tailored to meet the specific training needs of your service. a professional
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Education and training team

Meet Spectrum's education and training team.
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Services outside of Spectrum

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Spectrum treatment services

Spectrum offer various forms of treatment and care.
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What is complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD)?

Learn more about what complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD). a professional family, friend, carer looking for treatment here for myself
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Australian MBT Institute

Spectrum is as an internationally accredited Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT) centre a professional looking for research and evidence
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Our Journey

In 2024, Spectrum celebrated its 25 year milestone, launching in 1999 to help people with borderline personality disorder, complex trauma and suicidality due to mental health. a professional looking for research and evidence
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Our Leaders

Meet the Spectrum Leadership team a professional
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Publications

Spectrum develops a wide variety of publications designed to inform, engage, and inspire. From insightful articles to in-depth reports, our curated content covers various topics to meet your interests. a professional
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Partnerships

We collaborate with a diverse array of key stakeholders, including mental health professionals, researchers, advocacy groups, and individuals with lived experience to reduce stigma, break down barriers, significantly reduce suicide rates and empower clients through tailored treatment plans. a professional
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Mission and Vision

Why we are here a professional
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Future Direction Plan

We invite you to explore this document and join us in our commitment to improving lives and fostering hope. a professional looking for research and evidence
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Associate Professor Josephine Beatson, OAM, lecture series

The Jo Beatson Lecture is held annually in honour of Associate Professor Josephine Beatson’s significant contributions to the field of psychotherapy in Victoria and more broadly across Australia. a professional looking for research and evidence
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Research Forum

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Language services

Interpreting and translation services are free of charge.
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Research team

Meet Spectrum's Research team. looking for research and evidence
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Our Advocacy

Spectrum champions equitable access to psychological care and support. a professional
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Carers Support Group

Spectrum is pleased to offer a free Carers Support Group every first Wednesday of the month. family, friend, carer
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Our Newsletters

Spectrum produces a number of online newsletters suited to different audiences. Interested in subscribing? Read details below. a professional family, friend, carer looking for research and evidence looking for treatment here for myself
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Spectrum Spotlight newsletter

This is a monthly newsletter targeting Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Services
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Workforce Development Newsletter

Keep up to date with information on Spectrum workshops, training, seminars and conferences.
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Carer Newsletter

Information and resources for families and friends who are supporting someone living with borderline personality disorder (BPD) or emotional dysregulation.
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Australian MBT Institute newsletter

The Australian MBT Institute newsletter engages with a wide audience of MBT professionals, sharing vision and stimulate meaningful dialogue.
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Project ECHO newsletter

Are you part of the Personality disorder and complex trauma ECHO sessions? If so, you will receive various resource links via the Project ECHO newsletter portal.
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Major Projects

Spectrum is committed to enhance our service delivery. Take a look at some of the major projects we are working on this calendar year. a professional looking for research and evidence
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Personality Disorder and Autism Assessment Clinic

New Spectrum service offering - Personality Disorder and Autism Assessment Clinic
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Mildura Capacity Building project

Spectrum is building capacity in the regional area of Mildura a professional looking for research and evidence
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Participate in Research

Interested in participating in research, your voice matters! a professional family, friend, carer looking for research and evidence here for myself
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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)
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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) family, friend, carer
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Steps once a referral has been received

What is next I hear you ask once a referral has been received at Spectrum?
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Access to Spectrum with AMHS involvement

A referral is needed from a Victorian Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (AMHS) clinician before an assessment can be considered at Spectrum. looking for treatment
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Access to Spectrum without AMHS involvement

Spectrum are only able to receive referrals from Hospital Based Area Mental Health Services and as such only clients with an open episode of care (this is usually case management) are able to be referred. looking for treatment
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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. family, friend, carer
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