An Exclusive Webinar Series on BPD & Successful Therapy
In this BPD Alliance live Q&A, Andrea Gold is joined by DBT-LBC clinicians Jessica Chiu, Amy Kalasunas, and Dr. Kimberly Vay for a practical conversation about Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), BPD, emotional dysregulation, family support, treatment access, validation, boundaries, and recovery. The panel explains what full-model DBT includes, what questions to ask providers, how loved ones can support someone in DBT, and why behaviors that look “manipulative” are often better understood by looking at function rather than judgment.
Topics covered include BPD and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, how to know if DBT is actually DBT, comprehensive DBT vs DBT-informed therapy, diary cards, skills group, phone coaching, and consultation team, supporting a loved one with BPD, validation without agreement, boundaries, limits, and family relationships, what to do if DBT “didn’t work,” BPD recovery and hope, and DBT skills for emotional dysregulation.
Whether you’re a clinician, someone living with BPD, or a family member supporting a loved one, this conversation offers practical guidance for finding effective care and staying hopeful without minimizing how hard recovery can be.
Webinar Details
- 🎥 Webinar: You’re Not Alone: BPD Live Q&A with DBT-LBC Clinicians
- 👤 Presenter: Andrea Gold (Moderator), DBT Clinician & Board Member, BPD Alliance; Jessica Chiu, DBT-LBC Certified Clinician; Amy Kalasunas, DBT Clinician & Educator; Dr. Kimberly Vay, President of DBT-LBC
- 📍 Practice: BPD Alliance (online event)
About the Speakers: Andrea Gold (Moderator) is a DBT clinician, Board Member of BPD Alliance, and longtime advocate for evidence-based treatment for BPD and emotion dysregulation. Jessica Chiu is a certified DBT clinician and Chair of the Communications Committee for DBT-LBC, where she helps improve public understanding of high-quality DBT treatment. Amy Kalasunas is a DBT clinician and educator who specializes in helping families support loved ones struggling with emotion dysregulation, BPD traits, and related challenges. Dr. Kimberly Vay is President of DBT-LBC and a nationally recognized advocate for evidence-based DBT treatment and recovery-oriented care.
About BPD Alliance: BPD Alliance (formerly known as the National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder) is a nonprofit with 25 years of experience advancing education, understanding, and compassionate care. The organization focuses on reducing stigma, supporting research, and improving life outcomes for people affected by borderline personality disorder and chronic emotion dysregulation. Explore programs, resources, and the media library at www.bpdalliance.org.
We invite you to check back for upcoming webinars in this series as we continue to explore evidence-based treatment, family support, and recovery from BPD and emotion dysregulation.
