My Hopeful Life: Live Weekly Support Calls

Are you in need of answers and support?

What if you could learn more about what works from someone who specializes in the treatment of borderline personality disorder?

My Hopeful Life is designed for family members and friends who are interested in coping well with the challenges of having someone in your life with a diagnosis or traits of borderline personality disorder.

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

April 2025 Support Call Schedule:

• Thursday, April 10 at 1:00 pm CST
Topic: A Review of the Distress Tolerance Skills + Ask Amanda Anything

• Wednesday, April 16 at 2:00 pm CST
Topic: Radical Acceptance for Family Members + Ask Amanda Anything

• Thursday, April 24 at at 1:00 pm CST
Topic: Assessing for Shame Within Relationships + Ask Amanda Anything

• Wednesday, April 30 at 9:00 am CST
Topic: Balancing Acceptance and Change for Recovery Success + 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.

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.

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 $49 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.