Expert Education Series

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

Dr. Melissa Stern

Jennifer Sidel

Wed., November 27, 7pm ET

Parenting With Presence: A Balanced Approach to Parenting With DBT

This presentation focuses on integrating Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) principles and skills for families. The session will explore the concept of “supersensers”—children with heightened emotional and sensory sensitivity—and how this affects family dynamics. Additionally, the presentation will cover fundamental DBT principles, including mindfulness, co-regulation, and validation, with the goal of helping parents manage stress and respond effectively to their children’s needs. The session is designed for parents, caregivers, and families looking to improve their emotional resilience and communication skills.

REGISTER FOR NOVEMBER 27
Recordings of Recent Presentations

Coming soon: BPD and Substance Abuse

Making system change happen through partnership: what we have learned and continue to learn
The Dialectics of
Emotion Regulation
Human Connection 101: Building the Foundation for a Happier & Healthier Life
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.

Explore our Library of Expert Education Presentations on YouTube

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

Understanding Emotion Dysregulation
Finding Balance Through Dialectics
DBT Skills for Family Members
Watch more Expert Education Presentations on YouTube