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
Janna Hobbs, LICSW
Michael Hollander, PhD
Wednesday Sept. 27, 7pm EDT
Self Injury – The Family’s Role
Michael Hollander, Ph.D. and Jana Hobbs, LICSW, co-founders of McLean Hospital’s 3East, Boston
Presenters Michael Hollander and Janna Hobbs will provide an overview of self-injury and the functions it may serve for someone who self-injures. They will also provide strategies for families members to manage their emotions when there is self-injury in the family, including the skill of Radical Acceptance.
Dr. Debbie Leung
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 7pm ET
Relationship Rupture and Repair
Dr. Debbie Leung, R.Psych., Director of Wise Mind Centre, Vancouver
Full details will follow.
Brandon Unruh, M.D.
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 7pm ET
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Brandon Unruh, M.D., Medical Director at Gunderson Residence, McLean Hospital
Full details will follow.
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