South African psychologists, deepen your understanding of Borderline Personality Disorder with Dr. Jana Lazarus's innovative talk. Explore a novel framework integrating trauma, addiction, and transpersonal psychology, reframing BPD as 'devoted habits' and adapting 12-Step principles for effective therapeutic intervention. Navigate common impasses and foster authentic connections to enhance resilience for both clients and practitioners in the South African context.
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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Learning Outcomes
By the end of this talk, participants will be able to: