Australia psychologists: Discover innovative BPD treatment integrating trauma, addiction, and 12-Step principles in CPD courses.
Australian psychologists and counsellors who find borderline personality disorder hard to treat with standard approaches can use this course to consider a new way of working. Dr Jana Lazarus describes BPD as a constellation of devoted habits linked to trauma and addiction, and shows how 12-Step recovery principles can be applied in therapy. She discusses typical impasses and pitfalls and how to work through them, and brings in transpersonal perspectives that support practitioner resilience. Approved by the Australian Counselling Association for CPD hours, the course places authentic connection and radical acceptance at the centre of the work.
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: