Room: Paradise A
Speaker(s):
Dreher, Emily, MEd, LPC, DBT-LBC
Description:
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is often a misunderstood and stigmatized diagnosis. This presentation will discuss symptoms and behaviors of BPD, explore the theories DBT clinicians use to understand the diagnosis, identify how DBT is an effective treatment for the diagnosis, and increase compassion and understanding for those who struggle with the diagnosis.
Objectives
1. Identify the symptoms and behaviors of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
2. Describe the theories and principles utilized in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) treatment to conceptualize BPD
3. Describe DBT and its effectiveness in treatment of BPD