Canadian psychologists, explore innovative strategies for Borderline Personality Disorder. This talk by Dr. Jana Lazarus offers a fresh lens, viewing BPD as 'devoted habits' and expertly blending trauma-informed care, addiction paradigms, and transpersonal psychology. Learn to adapt 12-Step principles, overcome therapeutic hurdles, and cultivate authentic connections to enhance client well-being and practitioner resilience across Canada.
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) presents profound challenges for clinicians, often testing the limits of traditional therapeutic approaches. In this insightful webinar, Dr. Jana Lazarus introduces a novel framework that integrates trauma-informed care, addiction paradigms, and transpersonal psychology to address BPD's complexities.
Dr. Lazarus conceptualizes BPD as a constellation of "devoted habits," suggesting that 12-Step recovery principles can be effectively adapted for therapeutic use.This approach emphasizes authentic human connection, radical acceptance, and practitioner self-care, offering a path toward resilience for both clients and clinicians.
Through exploring common therapeutic impasses, the interplay between trauma and addiction, and the requirements for effective intervention, this course provides valuable insights for mental health professionals seeking alternative strategies in treating BPD.
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By the end of this talk, participants will be able to: