In this one-day workshop, participants will develop a clearer understanding of BPD and Complex Trauma, their differences and similarities, and learn effective strategies to support client-centred outcomes in challenging situations.

 

Topics covered include:

• Responding effectively in crisis situations.
• The function of deliberate self-harm and its relationship to survival and safety.
• Reducing relevant risk factors and promoting targeted protective factors in suicide and self-harm.
• Effective referral and collaboration tools.
• Maintaining boundaries whilst supporting emotional growth and recovery.
• Trauma-Informed Care and Practice – its role in supporting recovery-orientated outcomes.

This workshop is suitable for clinicians, managers, support workers in the mental health, homelessness and correctional services sectors, NDIS workers, and other practitioners supporting people in vulnerable psychosocial situations and who are experiencing the impacts of BPD and Complex Trauma.

About the facilitator

Brett Bridges is a practicing psychiatric nurse, qualified trainer, therapist, and complex care specialist. He has held senior clinical roles in crisis work, case management, forensic and personality disorder specialist services. Brett has extensive experience guiding treatment and support approaches when working with people experiencing BPD and Complex Trauma in a variety of settings including mental health, homelessness, domestic violence and AOD.