Author: Beyond Borderline
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Privacy Policy
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Challenge Two – Fresh Perspectives
This week as part of the project we are experiencing/practicing cold exposure!
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BPD and Diagnostic Limitations
The following is just one of my short opinion pieces on the DSM… Diagnosing personality disorders in individuals who have experienced significant trauma sparks intense debate among health professionals including myself. Benefits? On one hand, some people with lived experience and therapists argue that accurate diagnoses can pave the way for effective treatments, create opportunities…
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Partnership Agreement and BPD
Building a Strong Partnership in Therapy: A Guide for Working with Someone with BPD: Part One Creating a meaningful and effective therapeutic partnership with someone diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) involves collaboration, clear communication, and mutual understanding. Here’s how both the therapist and the client can work together to foster trust and support throughout…
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Protected: The Experiencing Occupation Project – Week One
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.
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OT, BPD and the Emergency Department
Please note the following contains themes of suicide and self-harm. In 2018, I had my first emergency department (ED) experience following an attempted overdose. The experience, while terrifying, left me deeply frustrated and questioning: What is the role of the ED? And what is the role of occupational therapy (OT) in the ED? Setting the…
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The Experiencing Occupation Project
The Experiencing Occupation Project is an experience that will encourage you to try new activities in your life to help you experience yourself and look at yourself different or from a fresh perspective.
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The Role of Trauma and Biology in BPD: Insights Uncovered
Understanding How Trauma, Environment, and Biology Contribute to Complex Trauma and BPD The symptoms associated with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and complex trauma can be better understood through the interplay of trauma, environmental factors, and biology. The following provides a brief overview of some of the brain structures impacted by biology, and socio, cultural, political…
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OTs and BPD Survey Results
In 2019–2020, myself and two fourth-year occupational therapy students at Monash University collaborated to create a comprehensive resource guide. This year-long project combined six months of research with six months of development and aimed to address the barriers and challenges occupational therapists face when working with individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). During the initial…
