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Borderline Personality Disorder Support Group

Borderline Personality Disorder Support Group

A DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) skill training group specifically tailored for individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) involves focusing on the four core DBT skill modules: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. 

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Starts 20th November, 2024

10 Zoom sessions | Every Wednesday at 8:00 PM IST | 75 minutes

Confidential | Small group, 6-8 people

Group Type: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Group

Includes 3 Free Peer Calls*

Led by Clinical Psy- Kavya Kashyap (M.Phil NIMHANS)

Program Fee - INR 8000 (India) | INR 15000 (Outside India) | Get 30% off if you buy for two

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Goals of the Group


In this group for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), facilitator will be utilizing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to equip participants with skills to manage their emotions, improve interpersonal relationships, enhance distress tolerance, and cultivate mindfulness. Through DBT, individuals learn to navigate the challenges associated with BPD in a supportive and structured environment.

The primary objective of the group is to impart DBT skills encompassing mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills empower individuals to identify and understand their emotions, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and communicate effectively in relationships.

Who is it for?

This group is for individuals who struggle with Borderline Personality Disorder and are looking for a supportive safe space to explore and understand better their psychic and emotional experience.

This may encompass individuals struggling with emotional dysregulation, unstable relationships, impulsivity, identity disturbances, and recurrent self-harming behaviors.

The program caters to those seeking support, skills, and strategies to effectively manage BPD symptoms and improve their overall quality of life using DBT.

Glimpse of the regime

Cluster 1: Foundations and Core Concepts (Sessions 1-3)

Session 1: Introduction & Understanding BPD

• Introduction and setting ground rules
• Overview of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and the bio-social theory
• Introduction to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and its components
• Group expectations and establishing a collaborative environment

Session 2: Core Mindfulness Skills

• Understanding the concept of mindfulness in DBT
• “What” skills: Observing, Describing, Participating
• “How” skills: Non-judgmental ness, One mindfulness, Effectiveness
• Practice exercises for core mindfulness

Session 3: Chain Analysis & Missing Link Analysis

• Introduction to Chain Analysis and Missing Link Analysis
• Applying these tools to understand behaviour patterns and triggers
• Case study discussion and group exercises

Cluster 2: Interpersonal Effectiveness (Sessions 4-5)

Session 4: Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills - Part 1

• Overview of interpersonal effectiveness in relationships
• Obtaining objectives skillfully (DEAR MAN)
• Practice in role-playing exercises to apply DEAR MAN skills

Session 5: Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills - Part 2

• Building and maintaining relationships (GIVE)
• Walking the middle path and balancing priorities (FAST)
• Handling interpersonal conflicts and building assertiveness

Cluster 3: Emotion Regulation (Sessions 6-8)

Session 6: Understanding Emotions

• Introduction to emotion regulation in DBT
• Understanding the function of emotions and recognizing emotional patterns
• Practice in identifying and labeling emotions accurately

Session 7: Managing Emotional Responses

• Strategies for changing emotional responses
• Techniques for increasing positive emotions and decreasing emotional vulnerability
• Practice exercises for emotional modulation

Session 8: Reducing Vulnerability to Emotion Mind

• Addressing vulnerabilities to emotional dysregulation (ABC PLEASE)
• Developing self-care plans and healthy lifestyle habits
• Group discussion and sharing of personal coping strategies

Cluster 4: Distress Tolerance & Advanced Skills (Sessions 9-10)

Session 9: Distress Tolerance - Crisis Survival Skills

• Introduction to distress tolerance and its importance
• Crisis survival strategies: Distraction, Self-soothing, Improving the moment (TIPP)
• Practice and application of crisis survival skills

Session 10: Distress Tolerance - Reality Acceptance Skills

• Techniques for radical acceptance and willingness
• Practicing mindfulness of current thoughts and emotions
• Group activities to reinforce acceptance-based strategies

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Meet your Facilitator

Kavya Kashyap

I am a Trauma-Informed and Attachment-Informed Clinical Psychologist with over 4 years of experience, holding an MPhil in Clinical Psychology from NIMHANS. I work with individuals and couples, including adolescents and adults, both online and offline. My practice includes psychological assessments and psychotherapeutic interventions.

I offer evidence-based therapies such as:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for mood and anxiety disorders
• CBT for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (Beck Institute)
• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
• Trauma-informed therapy (Including EMDR and somatic techniques based on polyvagal
theory)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Relational and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Additionally, I hold a Diploma in Transactional Analysis from SAATA and am completing my advanced certification from ITAA. I am also trained in DBT (Behavioraltech) and trauma-informed therapy (TRF, NICABM), and certified in Traumatic Stress Studies from TRF.

My interests include developmental and transgenerational trauma, attachment difficulties, and trauma-informed care. I have experience with various conditions, including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, PTSD, grief, personality disorders, and eating disorders. I provide a personalized approach, rooted in the latest research, to help clients navigate their mental health challenges and discover their own path to healing.

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What are SoulUp Groups?

At SoulUp, you'll meet people who get what you're going through and might be living some of the same realities. People looking for extraordinary conversations, just like you.

✔️ Small group, 6-8 people

✔️ Every meeting led by a world-class facilitator

✔️ Weekly 75-minute online video sessions

What happens in a group session?

While the format can vary as per topic, here’s a flow that most sessions follow

Check In. Participants check-in with each others' feelings and answer the prompt given by the facilitator if any.

Conversation. Your facilitator will guide the group through free-flowing conversation coupled with some simple exercises or activities —with the goal of sharing openly, connecting to your emotions and learning specific skills.

Check Out. Participants share what they're taking away from the session.

How is confidentiality maintained in Groups?

Confidentiality in Support Groups is maintained using secure meeting links and enabling waiting rooms to control participant access. Participants are bound by mutual confidentiality clause within the group. and sessions are not recorded without explicit consent.

Are Group sessions done on video?

Yes, all group sessions are conducted on video via Zoom.

While participants are allowed to use pseudonyms - they need to be on video to make the most of the session.

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1. After you have registered for the group and you'd like to opt out:
- Full refund if you cancel 30 days before the group start date.
- 50% refund if you cancel 16-30 days before the group start date.
- No refund if you cancel 0-15 days before the group start date.

2. If SoulUp cancels a group, we will refund the entire signup fee.

3. If SoulUp reschedules a group by more than 2 weeks, we will inform you and give you an option to opt out and get a full refund.

4. SoulUp reserves the right to remove participants from a group if found unsuitable to the group. In such cases participants are given the option of claiming the pro-rata amount left as a refund or using it for another service on SoulUp.

Can I use multiple discounts while signing up for a group?

You can use only 1 type discount while signing up for a group. Cash backs cannot be coupled with discounts either.

* Are FREE Peer calls available to everyone who signs-up for this group?

You can book 3 Peer calls for FREE as part of signing up for this group.

Please note: This is only available to first-time participants of a SoulUp group (those trying a SoulUp group for the first time).

How long has SoulUp been around?

SoulUp was founded in 2022 by Punita Mittal and Mahak Maheshwari - a team of IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay with more than 20 years of combined healthcare experience. SoulUp is redefining mental health through groups that are not only effective but also fun, social, and challenging.

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