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Information and programs for health professions working with a person living with borderline personality disorder (BPD) +/- complex trauma
Information and strategies for family members/friends supporting a person living with (or a probable) diagnosis of borderline personality disorder (BPD)
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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.
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Breaking research from the Research Centre
Discover the latest publications from the Centre for Personality Disorder and Complex Trauma Research.
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Spectrum provide a range of treatments and services
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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 & Professional Development Strategy
BPD core competency workshops and train the trainer program
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Education for carers and people living with a personality disorder
Spectrum provides information sessions and workshops for families, friends and carers and 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).
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About the Research Centre
Learn more about The Centre for Personality Disorder and Complex Trauma Research
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'Strike whilst the iron is cool'
Planning, whilst everyone is calm
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Carer 101
What can families/friends/supporters/carers do to help
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Journal articles
The latest journal articles from the Centre for Personality Disorder and Complex Trauma Research.
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Books & book chapters
The latest books & book chapters from the Centre for Personality Disorder and Complex Trauma Research.
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Guidelines, manuals and reports
The latest guidelines, manuals and reports from Spectrum
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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.
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Current Spectrum research studies
The Centre for Personality Disorder and Complex Trauma Research current research
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High impact global research
A collection of globally recognised research
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Communication skills
Strategies to improve your listening and communication skills
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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.
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Boundaries
Learn why boundaries are so important when supporting a person living with BPD.
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Assertiveness
Learn how to be assertive using several techniques.
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Carer resources and programs external to Spectrum
A list of helpful external resources and programs for families and friends (carers).
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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.
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Personality disorder and complex trauma ECHO sessions
Monthly on Wednesday, 12.00 – 1.00 PM (AEST/AEDT).
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Education for families, friends and carers
Workshop and information sessions for families, friends, supporters and kin (carers) to learn more about BPD.
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Taking care of yourself as a 'carer'
Taking care of your own needs is essential
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What is a personality disorder?
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Commence a referral
A referral to Spectrum can only be made by an Victorian area mental health and wellbeing service clinician.
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Spectrum strives to provide the knowledge, skills and support needed to deliver best-practice treatment and care.
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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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Do people recover from personality disorder?
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Treatments
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.
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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.
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Learn about Dialectical Behaviour Therapy which is a well-established psychological treatment for people with borderline personality disorder.
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Complex Care Service (CCS)
Learn about Complex Care Service (CCS) that provides whole-of-system interventions for people with severe personality disorder.
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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.
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Personality Disorder Initiative (PDI)
Learn about Personality Disorder Initiative (PDI). An initiative to improve access to effective treatments for Victorians living with a personality disorder.
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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.
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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.
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Research
Centre for Personality Disorder & Complex Trauma Research
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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.
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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.
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Training for professionals
Spectrum offer a range of professional development programs including workshops, ProjectECHO sessions, conferences and forums.
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Psychoeducation sessions
Spectrum offer free monthly online psychoeducation sessions for people with a living experience of borderline personality disorder (BPD) and/or complex trauma.
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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.
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Education and training team
Meet Spectrum's education and training team.
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Personality Disorder and Complex Trauma ECHO presentation library
Check out the virtual library of all Personality Disorder and Complex Trauma ECHO sessions.
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Secondary consultation service
For general practitioners and private psychiatrists, Spectrum provide a secondary consultation service which involves a 15-minute phone or videoconference consult with one of our consultant psychiatrists.
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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).
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Australian MBT Institute
Spectrum recognised as an internationally accredited Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT) centre by Anna Freud
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Our Journey
In 2024, Spectrum celebrates a 25 year milestone, launching in 1999 to help people with borderline personality disorder and complex trauma.
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Our Leaders
Meet the Spectrum Leadership team
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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.
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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.
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Mission & Vision
Why we are here
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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.
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Spectrum and RANZCP VIC Branch Annual Jo Beatson 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.
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Research Forum
An outstanding free opportunity exists to hear leading researchers
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Language services
Interpreting and translation services are free of charge.
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Research team
Meet Spectrum's innovative Research team.