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

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.

Day of Connection (Virtual)

Don’t miss this uplifting 90-minute online event bringing our community together. You’ll have meaningful opportunities to connect with others who share similar experiences, creating space for understanding and support. Be inspired by a featured talk from Dr. Alan Fruzzetti, co-creator of Family Connections™, and celebrate with us as we recognize our C.A.R.E. Award winners and Service Award honorees. Join us and feel the power of community, wherever you are in your journey and in the world!

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.

CHATogether: A Creative Family Intervention for the BPD Community

What if building stronger, more connected families could be both powerful and engaging? You're invited to experience a fresh, creative approach to strengthening families featuring CHATogether, a national organization dedicated to fostering healthy caregiver-child relationships and overall family wellness. At the heart of their work is an innovative, family-centered intervention that blends engaging drama skits, mentalization, and evidence-based therapeutic approaches.

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.

ChatBPD: Boundaries

Boundaries can be one of the most challenging parts of navigating relationships impacted by borderline personality disorder (BPD). In this interactive ChatBPD session, a live panel - members of our Lived Experience Committee - will explore what healthy boundaries really look like, why they matter, and how they set and maintain them.

Preparing for What Comes Next: Helping Families Navigate Discharge and Transition

Panelists will discuss how to develop thoughtful and realistic discharge plans, communication between RTCs and step-down providers, common step-down options, and practical strategies to help families support a smooth transition home.