Open Your Mind Before You Open Your Mouth
Designed to equip families with practical, real-world tools, the Open Your Mind Before You Open Your Mouth series shows how DBT-based communication and emotion-regulation skills can create healthier, more stable home environments. If you are a family member or loved one of someone living with borderline personality disorder, this is an excellent place to begin.
This free, self-paced educational course uses actor-led simulations to portray everyday family situations when a loved one has chronic emotion dysregulation—and the specific skills that can meaningfully change how those moments unfold. The series was developed collaboratively by BPD Alliance (led by Dr. Alan Fruzzetti) and the National Office for Suicide Prevention in Ireland (HSE), which generously funded much of its production.
You can start the course immediately—whether you're navigating the aftermath of a crisis or waiting for a Family Connections course to become available.