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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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Treatments
& services

Spectrum provide a range of treatments and services
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Information and resources for people with lived and living experience (consumers)

Written from a lived and living experience perspective.
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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 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, is key
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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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Conference presentations

Learn more about Spectrum’s 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?

Written from a lived and living experience perspective.
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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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Contact us

Spectrum reception is open 8:30 am — 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
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Information & resources
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Education & training

Spectrum strives to provide the knowledge, skills and support needed to deliver best-practice treatment and care.
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How is borderline personality disorder treated?

Written from a lived and living experience perspective.
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Borderline personality disorder (BPD)

Written from a lived and living experience perspective.
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Accessing psychological treatment

Written from a lived and living experience perspective.
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Do people recover from personality disorder?

Written from a lived and living experience perspective.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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Other training

External training options
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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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Past Presentations

Check out Spectrum's past presentations.
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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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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).
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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

This year Spectrum celebrates our 25 year milestone, launching in 1999 to help people with borderline personality disorder and complex trauma.
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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
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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.