Working with Borderline Personality Disorder from an Attachment Theory Perspective

CPD courses & points for psychologists in South Africa

South Africa psychologists: Learn attachment-informed BPD treatment. Enhance your CPD with practical clinical skills for BPD clients.

About this course in South Africa

This course with clinical psychologist Yvette Esprey looks at Borderline Personality Disorder through the lens of attachment theory, with South African psychologists and therapists in mind. It moves through the diagnosis and clinical features of BPD, explains how the disorder develops within an attachment framework, and sets out what this means for treatment. Drawing on her clinical experience, Yvette links theory to practical approaches for therapists working with these clients. The course is accredited by the HPCSA for CPD points and suits clinicians who want a solid theoretical framework alongside attachment-informed strategies for engaging clients with BPD.

Psychotherapy with clients diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) presents unique clinical challenges. In this insightful presentation, clinical psychologist Yvette Esprey provides a comprehensive understanding of BPD through the lens of attachment theory. Drawing on extensive clinical experience, Yvette bridges theoretical concepts and practical approaches to support therapists working with this complex population.

This talk equips practitioners with both a solid theoretical framework and practical clinical tools to enhance therapeutic engagement and outcomes with clients experiencing BPD.

Sections

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this talk, participants will be able to:

Parent Alienation Part 1. Defining the Problem
An Introduction to Narcissism: The map is not the territory
Current Trends in Childhood Psychiatric Diagnosis
Why Would a Baby Need a Psychiatrist
Kangaroo Mother Care
Deepening Change in Imago Relationship Therapy
Curatorship, Administratorship & Capacity: Ethical and Legal Considerations in South African Practice
Navigating Food Fights & Family Feuds: A Guide for Families Supporting Eating Disorder Recovery
Safety, Connection and the Autonomic Nervous System: Attachment Theory and Polyvagal Theory
Understanding ADHD Through an Executive Functioning Lens
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