Module 10 – Autism and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
A one-day online training.
Module 10 in the BPS Approved Cert/Dip in Autism and Mental Health.
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£160
(inclusive of all course materials)
Are you a practitioner seeking to increase your knowledge when supporting autistic people with co-occurring mental health concerns?
This one-day online training course introduces you to a “Model of understanding the overlaps and differences between Autism and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).”
You can take this course as a stand-alone course or as Module 10 in the BPS Approved Certificate and Diploma in Autism and Mental Health. All course materials are available online via a learning management platform so you can complete at your own pace and time.
What will you learn on this course?
- The knowledge, skills and tools to differentiate between BPD traits and those differences in communication, perception, thinking style and cognitions which form part of an autistic persons lived experience.
- Awareness of the current research, evidence base relating to BPD, NICE treatment guidance and related treatment approaches and strategies.
- Ability to support the early detection of Autism amongst girls and women (to prevent a misdiagnosis of BPD or diagnostic overshadowing)
- A wider set of DBT adjusted tools and resources for supporting both autistic people and those with BPD including the skills of emotional regulation, distress tolerance, sensory regulation, mindfulness and interpersonal effectiveness.
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Investment
£160.00 (inclusive of all course materials)
For multiple bookings or for employer invoicing please call 07545 190915.
Discounts are available for multiple bookings.
Resources and Strategies you will take away
• Compassionate communication resources (increasing awareness of your own self-talk)
• Improving the moment using SPINS/STIMS resources
• Spotting the signs of autism in girls and women resource pack
• Supporting relationship transitions resource pack.
• The Circle of Control resource pack
• The differences and overlaps between Autism and BPD – Spotting the Signs Tool
How many lessons are there in this course?
There are five lessons in this module/short course including:
Lesson 1: What is BPD?
Lesson 2: Autism and BPD, “Spotting the Signs.” The overlaps and differences.
Lesson 3: Autism and BPD (autistic voices)
Lesson 4: Autism and BPD, evidence-based approaches.
Lesson 5: Resources and Skills
What are the benefits of completing this training?
• Understanding of Autism and BPD (using an inside out & neuro-affirmative approach)
• BPS Approved Certificate of completion (8 hours CPD).
• Work towards the BPS Approved Certification in Autism and Mental Health.
• Ability to adjust practice.
• Specific skills and resources for supporting Autistic people who experience co-occurring BPD.
• Access to supportive resources, skills, and approaches.
• Increased awareness around your own practice.
• Application of learning into practice.
What else will you take away from this course?
• PDF COURSE HANDOUTS
• FURTHER READING/REFERENCE LIST
• COURSE GUIDE AND WORKBOOK (INCLUDING LESSON PLAN FOR EACH LESSON)
• 12 WEEKS ACCESS TO 5 TUTOR LED VIDEOS
• 4 REFLECTIVE PRACTICE WORKSHEETS
• 7 NCAMH PODCAST INTERVIEWS
• 1 AUTISM AND BPD SPOTTING THE SIGNS TOOL
• 1 SPOTTING THE SIGNS OF AUTISM AMONGST GIRLS/WOMEN TOOL
• 4 RESOURCES (DBT ADJUSTED TOOLS)
• 2 ARTICLES
• LINKS TO NICE GUIDANCE
• ADDITIONAL LINKS AND RESOURCES
• ADDITIONAL BOOKS/RESOURCES
• LINKS TO SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS
How long with this course take to complete?
The learning on this online training course equates to approximately 1 day of training (8 hours).
Can I go on to complete the BPS Approved Certificate?
If you would like to go on to complete the BPS Approved Certificate and Diploma please click here to go to the course page. There are a further eleven online modules in the Certificate and Diploma Programme including:
• Module 1: Understanding Autism and Mental health
• Module 2: Core practitioner skills and adjustments to practice
• Module 3: Sensory Awareness and Regulation
• Module 4: Autism, Alexithymia, Masking/Camouflaging and Synesthesia.
• Module 5: Autism and Anxiety
• Module 6: Autism and Depression
• Module 7: Autism and Demand Avoidance
• Module 8: Autism and Eating Disorders/Disordered Eating (including ARFID)
• Module 9: Autism and OCD
• Module 11: Autism and Suicide
• Module 12: Autism and ADHD