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The Oasis in Kanata presents an information session by Dr. Barbara Collins of The Ottawa Hospital’s Acute Care Inpatient Neuropsychology Service who will explore the legal aspects of decision-making capacities in people with mental illnesses, the capacity assessment process, powers of attorney, guardianship, and informed consent. 

UPDATE: The PowerPoint presentation is now available for download.

Join ON-BPD for a dynamic session with Dr. Deanna Mercer and Dr. Christine Dickson who will discuss candidly top-of-mind issues concerning borderline personality disorder, including:

• What are the criteria for diagnosis – changes in the DSM V?
• What are the typical route(s) to getting a diagnosis of BPD?
• What are treatment options and expected outcomes for people diagnosed with BPD?
• What are critical success factors and how can love-ones help?

Free Webinar: The Application of Mindfulness in the Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder

Mindfulness is a core skill of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and involves increasing self-awareness by learning to focus on one’s experience of the present moment. In this webinar geared toward family members of loved ones with borderline personality disorder (BPD), Dr. Blaise Aguirre will discuss the application of mindfulness in the treatment of BPD.

This webinar will make a great “refresher” for those who have previously attended a Family Connections program.