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Events & webinars

Learn, Connect, & Grow Together

The BPD Alliance brings people together through conferences, workshops, and webinars designed to share the latest research, teach practical skills, and strengthen community.

Our webinars and conferences highlight practical skills for addressing BPD and chronic emotion dysregulation for families, individuals, clinicians, and first responders.

These events offer opportunities to learn, and to connect with others who truly understand and care.

Recordings of Past Events

Year

Audience

Validation: What Is It and Why Is It So Hard?
1970 Clinicians, Family Members, Individuals/Lived Experience

Validation: What Is It and Why Is It So Hard?

Presented By: Kelly Graling

In this practical and engaging webinar, Kelly Graling, PhD, breaks down what validation really is (and isn’t) and why it can be so challenging to practice—especially when a loved one is struggling with intense emotions.

12:00 PM (America/New_York)
Parenting An Emotionally Dysregulated Teen
1970

Parenting An Emotionally Dysregulated Teen

Presented By: Alyson Orcena

This webinar provides parents with practical tools for understanding and supporting teens who experience intense emotions or frequent emotional dysregulation. We’ll explore why some teens feel things more strongly, how emotions work in the body and mind, and what happens when they become overwhelming. Parents will learn simple, effective strategies—like the STOP skill, validation, and […]

When Is Residential Treatment the Right Step? A Family-Centered Conversation
1970

When Is Residential Treatment the Right Step? A Family-Centered Conversation

Presented By: Alyson Orcena

For many families, deciding whether residential treatment is the right next step can feel daunting, confusing, and emotionally charged. This series is designed to bring clarity, context, and compassion to that decision-making process. Topics will include how to determine when residential treatment may be appropriate, how families can thoughtfully evaluate and select a residential treatment center, how to prepare a loved one for admission, and how to navigate situations in which a loved one is resistant or unwilling to attend treatment.

7:00 PM (America/New_York)
You’re Not Alone: BPD Live Q&A with DBT-LBC Clinicians
1970

You’re Not Alone: BPD Live Q&A with DBT-LBC Clinicians

Do you have a question about borderline personality disorder (BPD) or Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)? This is your chance to ask the experts! Join us for a live, interactive webinar featuring a panel of clinicians certified by the DBT-Linehan Board of Certification.

1:00 PM (America/New_York)
The Family’s Role During Residential Treatment: What Helps, What Hurts, How to Cope
1970

The Family’s Role During Residential Treatment: What Helps, What Hurts, How

Panelists will explore how families can effectively engage with the treatment team, communicate constructively with their loved one, and better understand their role during residential treatment. The discussion will also include practical strategies for managing expectations, supporting therapeutic goals, and making the most of the residential treatment period.

7:00 PM (America/New_York)
Thriving Together: DBT Skills for LGBTQ+ People, Loved Ones, and Allies
1970

Thriving Together: DBT Skills for LGBTQ+ People, Loved Ones, and Allies

What helps us cope when emotions feel overwhelming, relationships feel strained, or we’re navigating a world that doesn’t always feel safe or affirming? Join DBT therapist and author Dr. Kiki Fehling for a practical and compassionate webinar exploring LGBTQ+ mental health, the overlap between BPD and LGBTQ+ experiences, and skills that can help build emotional resilience. Those who attend will have a chance to win a copy of their book.

7:00 PM (America/New_York)
Growing Up Online: Teens, Technology and Mental Health
1970

Growing Up Online: Teens, Technology and Mental Health

Presented By: Saul Zelan

This 90-minute presentation explores what parents and caregivers need to know to better understand the unique developmental challenges facing youth in an increasingly online-dependent culture.

11:00 AM (America/New_York)
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