Families & friends are often overwhelmed & confused when supporting someone with intense emotions, self-harm, or relationship instability.

This one-time, 3-hour intensive provides clear, evidence-based guidance you can use immediately.  

What You Will Learn

Understanding BPD – what it is, what it isn’t, and why behaviors fell so unpredictable.          Emotion dysregulation – how intense emotions develop and why they escalate.  DBT Skills – practical ways to support your loved in treatment and beyond.                            Conflict-reducing responses – what to say, what not to say, and how to avoid escalation.  Supportive communication – strategies to reduce shame, fear, and hopelessness.

Who Should Attend

Friends, family, partners, & loved onesof individuals experiencing:

-Intense of unstable relationships                        -Self-harm or suicidal behaviors                          -Difficulty balancing emotions                              -Shame, anger, or emotional shutdown              -Chronic helplessness or hopelessness

*This intensive is not a substitute for a DBT Skills Group, family therapy, or individual therapy