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Empowering family members and communities with life transforming skills and hope, through workshops and evidence-based programs at no charge

Empowering family members and communities with life transforming skills and hope, through workshops and evidence-based programs at no charge

Family Connections Program

Evidence-based program for family and friends of those with emotion dysregulation

Family Connections

The Sashbear Walk brings together our community to create a sea of orange in support of those with emotion dysregulation

The Sashbear Walk

Expert Education Series

Hear from international experts in the field of emotion dysregulation and related mental health issues

Expert Ed Series

BPD Awareness

Together, we can create a powerful ripple effect of understanding, acceptance, and hope for those living with BPD

BPD Awareness

Landmarks Light Up in Orange for BPD

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Awareness Month is about fostering understanding, advocating for those affected, and offering support to individuals and families impacted by this disorder.
This May, landmarks across Canada will once again shine orange in recognition of Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month. We hope that these moments of orange illumination bring hope for a brighter world where everyone can have access to skills, support, and a life worth living.

Thank you to these special landmarks in Canada for shining a light on BPD in 2025. Click here to see list of landmarks.

March 10 is Sashbear’s Mindfulness Day

Each year on March 10, we celebrate the birthday of Lynn and Mike’s daughter, Sasha, with a day of mindfulness. This day is all about grounding ourselves in the present and celebrating the beauty of the here and now. It is a day dedicated to cultivating awareness, compassion, and balance in our lives. This helps us to be effective and reduces our suffering.

Sashbear in the News

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2024 Sashbear Walk

   

This organization provides support to families dealing with self-harm – Breakfast TV

Communicating with loved ones struggling with mental health – Adam Walsh, CBC Radio