Tag: allied health

  • BPD and Diagnostic Limitations

    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…

  • Partnership Agreement and BPD

    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…

  • The Experiencing Occupation Project

    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.

  • Scoping Review Resources

    Here you will find resources that I have found helpful in doing my PhD scoping review. Resources: Articles Munn, Z., Peters, M.D.J., Stern, C. et al. Systematic review or scoping review? Guidance for authors when choosing between a systematic or scoping review approach. BMC Med Res Methodol 18, 143 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12874-018-0611-x Peters MDJ, Godfrey C, McInerney P, Munn Z, Tricco…

  • BPD: A Diagnosis That Blames People for How Society Has Treated Them

    BPD: A Diagnosis That Blames People for How Society Has Treated Them

    ‘ve had a lot of reactions to my post where I state that “BPD is a diagnosis that blames people for how society has treated them.” This post represents my strong belief in how we are failing to support and come alongside people with BPD. I am in no way blaming the individual. In fact,…

  • A new BPD narrative

    A new BPD narrative

    Welcome back. It’s been a while. I stand here, at the edge of a new beginning, ready to embrace the discomfort of vulnerability once more. In the time since we last connected, I’ve been navigating the transformative journey of motherhood and the evolving depths of my PhD research. As I reflect on the stories I’ve…

  • Healing Through Art: A Journey of Self-Discovery

    Healing Through Art: A Journey of Self-Discovery

    Reflecting on my journey with art, I share my story of transformation and healing from chronic emptiness and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Through creativity, I’ve found acceptance and mindfulness. Join me in exploring the power of art to create spaces of self love and kindness.