Sashbear’s Expert Education Series is a series of free, online, monthly presentations with international experts speaking on topics related to emotion dysregulation and family skills.
Whether you are a relative or friend, a person with lived experience of BPD, or a mental health service provider, you will find something in our library of presentations to help you understand more about BPD and emotion dysregulation.
Upcoming Presentations
Shireen Rizvi, PhD
Wed., December 3, 2025 | 7pm ET
Surviving and Thriving in the Holiday Season with DBT Skills
The holidays can be both wonderful and overwhelming—a time of joy, and also of stress, change, and emotional ups and downs. Join Dr. Rizvi for an interactive webinar on how DBT skills can help you navigate this season with greater balance and peace of mind. You’ll discover practical ways to use skills like Participate, DEARMAN, Distract, and Radical Acceptance to manage stress, strengthen relationships, and make room for joy even when things get tough.
Shireen L. Rizvi, PhD, is Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Montefiore Einstein Medical Center in New York, where she serves as Director of Psychology Training and Director of DBT Services and Research. Dr. Rizvi earned her doctorate under the mentorship of Marsha M. Linehan. She has received extensive grant funding and published dozens of research papers. Dr. Rizvi is board certified in cognitive and behavioral therapies and DBT. Her mission is to get DBT tools to as many people as possible.
Margaret T. Davis, PhD
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | 7pm ET
Family Member First: A Clinical Psychologist’s Perspective on Loving and Learning from Family Members with BPD
Dr. Davis will discuss her experience as a family member of individuals with BPD, and ways it has shaped her life and work (both clinical and research) on trauma and risk. She will also share resources and strategies to assist family members in finding and learning to provide effective support and engaging in self-care.
Dr. Margaret T. Davis, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and Associate Professor in the Yale Department of Psychiatry, co-appointed in the Department of Psychology. Dr. Davis’ work seeks to identify neurobiological mechanisms underlying behavioral responses related to PTSD, borderline personality disorder and other forms of trauma related psychopathology (e.g. eating disorders, OCD, substance use), and their link to suicide behaviors and functional impairment. Beyond her personal research projects, Maggie is a specialist with expertise and clinical experience in prolonged exposure, cognitive processing therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (various protocols) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). She serves as the faculty lead for data integration and research management for the Yale New Haven Health Adult Behavioral Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), Chair of the Scholarship Committee for the Yale Predoctoral Internship Program, and Director of BPD Outreach and Education for the Yale Department of Psychiatry.
Recordings Coming Soon
Wendy Bamatter, PhD—Growing Up with Pride: Supporting Gender, Sexual Orientation, and Identity Development Journeys
Lauren B. Yadlosky, PhD—Advanced Table Manners: Helping Siblings and Family Members Understand and Support Teens with Eating Disorders
Recordings of Recent Presentations
Library of Recorded Presentations
Explore our library of more than 25 presentations. We are adding more all the time. Head over to YouTube to start learning.
Topics include:
- Lived experience — living with borderline personality disorder
- Skills for family members — learning about dialectical thinking, relationship mindfulness, validation, and more
- Mental health disorders — what does emotional dysregulation look like when someone also has another mental health disorder such as PTSD or OCD
- Concerning behaviours — Gain understanding and skills to cope if your loved one is dealing with substance use, self-harm, or an eating disorder
- Trauma — Learn about the intersection of trauma and BPD. Recognize the potential and impact of trauma on family members
- Suicide, grief and loss
- Evidence-based treatment modalities — Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Mentalization Based Therapy, Radically Open DBT, Mindfulness
- Indigenous cultural safety and awareness
Featured Presentations