Hi everyone- I hope you are all well! 

I am excited to talk up (unsolicited) the Wellness Together Portal, recently launched by Health Canada which offers free e-mental health supports and virtual counselling services to Canadians.

Being the curious person I am, I immediately signed up to check it out. I was pleasantly surprised to be invited to complete an assessment which provided instant feedback that hit the bullseye! I was then invited to explore three paths:

The Royal’s Caring for Caregivers Family Support Program has started a Family Support group via Zoom. Below you will find the PDF including guidelines for the group, as well as compiled lists of resources and online activities to support individuals through this time.
 

Below are summary notes prepared by Winston Revie, Board Member and Past President of ON-BPD, of the recent McGill University Webinar about managing anxiety during a pandemic. Included in the summary is how to address different challenges during this pandemic and the best ways to manage the anxiety and stress involved. You may also watch the webinar.

ON-BPD offers an online option for Family Connections using ZOOM Videoconferencing. Although we originally intended this option for persons who are unable to attend in-class courses, it has proven to be extremely valuable during this time of social distancing. The online class allows family members to meet via videoconferencing using a cell phone, tablet or computer.  The course is interactive; leaders are able to interact with participants, and participants are able to see and speak with others during class.

Do you want timely effective access to DBT and other gold standard therapies for BPD? Here is an opportunity for you to voice what families need.