Family Support – Lunch and Learn Drop-in
A weekly lunchtime program designed to equip families with practical communication tools and emotional coping strategies from DBT!
Family Support for Emotionally Sensitive Loved Ones – Lunchtime Drop-in Program
Description:
Caring for a loved one with emotional sensitivities or Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can be overwhelming. This weekly drop-in program is designed to equip families with practical communication tools and emotional coping strategies, using principles of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Participants will learn the DEAR communication technique to more effectively engage with their loved ones, gain skills for managing their own distress during challenging moments, validation for both self and loved ones, mindful self-compassion, and much much more.
Program Highlights:
– Learn how to communicate effectively with a loved one experiencing emotion dysregulation.
– Build skills to manage personal distress in difficult situations.
– Gain support from peers who understand the unique challenges of caring for someone with BPD/emotional sensitivities.
Details:
– Dates: Tuesdays, starting Nov. 26 (weekly, ongoing)
– Time: 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm
– Location: ONLINE
This program offers both education and support, helping families develop healthier relationships and a stronger sense of well-being.
Spaces are limited, so register now to secure your spot!
Family Support for Emotionally Sensitive Loved Ones – 4-Week Program
Description:
Caring for a loved one with emotional sensitivities or Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can be overwhelming. This 4-week program is designed to equip families with practical communication tools and emotional coping strategies, using principles of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Participants will learn the DEAR communication technique to more effectively engage with their loved ones, and gain skills for managing their own distress during challenging moments.
Program Highlights:
– Learn how to communicate effectively with a loved one experiencing emotion dysregulation.
– Build skills to manage personal distress in difficult situations.
– Gain support from peers who understand the unique challenges of caring for someone with BPD/emotional sensitivities.
Details:
– Dates: Mondays for 4 weeks, starting Nov. 11 (4 sessions, 1.5 hours each)
– Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm
– Location: ONLINE
This program offers both education and support, helping families develop healthier relationships and a stronger sense of well-being.
Spaces are limited, so register now to secure your spot! Click here to register!
This group is facilitated by Julie Hayden, MSW, RSW
Individual Family Sessions
If you would like to work as a family more one on one/two/three book a free consult below. We do work with families more individually if this makes sense for your family. We can also book sessions with you if you have particular issues you want help with for example:
- Writing nurturing contracts with your loved one that may less likely trigger them (using softer, more dialectical language)
- Coming up with boundaries and documenting and implementing them (Boundaries like; financial, space, tone, expectations etc.)
- Dealing with an upcoming family get together and having a plan (Using the DBT skill of Cope Ahead)
- Changes in circumstance for example a loved one moving in or out and putting in place expectations, boundaries and criteria
- Family crisis event happened and you need help with picking up the pieces and getting back to living more peacefully
