My Hopeful Life: Live Weekly Support Calls

Many family members, friends, and loved ones I speak with are at a loss as to how to help someone who has been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder or any disorder related to rapidly changing emotions and impulsive behavior.

Countless books, web sites, and advice from well-meaning people are often overwhelming and can give contradictory information.

Most importantly, the knowledge you're seeking is rarely from the perspective of someone with over a decade of experience in helping individuals with a diagnosis of BPD.

Tragically, family members are often the only ones remaining when a loved one is not in treatment, gets stuck in a cycle of blame, insists on being rescued, or is denial about the extent of their illness.

The good news? There are still things that you can do to help yourself and someone you care for.

What if you could learn more about what works from someone who treats borderline personality disorder?
My Hopeful Life is designed for carers and friends who are interested in being as effective as possible in your daily life when it comes to coping with the challenges of having someone in your life diagnosed with a severe mental illness.

This weekly email and support call is designed to give you the tools, support, and information you need to help make a difference.

But who are you?
I’m a licensed clinical social worker in Waco, Texas and an intensively-trained DBT therapist. I’ve been working with individuals with a diagnosis of BPD and their families since 2007.

My books include The DBT Wellness Planner and The Borderline Personality Disorder Wellness Planner for Families.

I love working with families and giving them the information they need that can make a positive difference in their lives.

What kinds of topics do you cover?
I write about issues related to—

• verbal and nonverbal communication
• skills from dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) that you can use to help yourself
• helping people who are refusing treatment
• the potential successes (and pitfalls) of using rewards and reinforcers
• when and how to say no
• self-care for you and your other family members
• the latest research about effective treatment for BPD

What do the support calls entail?
Once a week, I offer a group Ask Amanda Anything educational call via Zoom so that you can get the information you need the most.

December 2024 Schedule:

• Wednesday, December 4 at 4:30 pm CST
Topic: DBT Skills for Asking for What You Want or Need + Ask Amanda Anything

• Tuesday, December 17 at 3:00 pm CST
Topic: What is Mentalizing? + Ask Amanda Anything

• Wednesday, December 18 at at 4:00 pm CST
Topic: A DBT Success Story + Ask Amanda Anything

• Tuesday, December 31 at 1:00 pm CST
Topic: A Realistic Look at Recovery from BPD + Ask Amanda Anything

These support calls are held at different times to accommodate individuals in various time zones and countries.

Please note that this is a group call and not a substitute for therapy, treatment, or treatment consultation with a mental health professional. Participation in this call does not constitute a professional relationship with Amanda L. Smith, LCSW.

What format do you use for the support calls? Do I need to be on camera?
I use Zoom and you do not need to appear on camera in order to participate in these calls.

Can I try this for just one month?
Of course! When you are ready to cancel, you can email me at amanda@hopeforbpd.com.

Get started today!
The cost of a subscription is just $79 USD a month.

Emails arrive every Monday morning at 9:00 am CDT.

Click here to subscribe today.

Questions? E-mail me at amanda@hopeforbpd.com or click here to learn more about my practice. I'd love to tell you more.