Family Connections
Would you like to improve your relationship with someone who experiences hard to control emotions?
These difficulties may include: Self-harm, suicide attempts, difficulties regulating anger, intense emotions, relationship
problems.
Program content
- Education on emotion dysregulation and BPD
- Family perspectives and experiences
- Relationship mindfulness skills
- Effective communication skills
- Validation skills
- Collaborative Problem Solving
Registration
Kate Philips
Family/Whanau Coordinator, Manawatū Supporting Families in Mental Health & Addictions.
Phone (06) 3558561 or email kate@manawatusf.org.nz
Or click this link for all regional providers and more information.
http://familyconnections.org.nz/contact/
What is the Family Connections Program?
- A 12-week research-based, free program for whānau of people who experience very strong, hard to control emotions and/or have been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
- Teaches skills based on Dialectic Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
- Opportunity to share experiences and develop a support network
- Open to those 18 and over
- Led by trained group leaders
- Maximum 12 participants per
course
- 2 hours per week for 12 weeks
- Free for participants
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