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To validate the achievement of the learning objectives, a final evaluation in the form of true/false questions is required. It must be completed in order to obtain the certificate of completion. In addition, an optional self-assessment is offered at the beginning and end of the course, allowing you to measure your progress on the targeted skills.

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Course: Integrative Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorders

Overview

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) remains one of the most complex and demanding conditions to treat, often requiring a high level of clinical creativity, adaptability, and emotional engagement. Over the past years, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) has led the way in transforming both the understanding and treatment outcomes for individuals with BPD. Yet, DBT is just one of several evidence-based approaches available.

To enhance treatment efficiency and better tailor interventions to individual needs, clinicians can now adopt a multifaceted, integrative approach—blending DBT with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques and Schema-Focused Therapy. This fusion enables a nuanced and flexible therapeutic response.

This training offers a comprehensive exploration of BPD, equipping participants with the skills to discuss the diagnosis in ways that reduce client resistance and boost motivation. It also delivers practical, evidence-based strategies for use in clinical practice.

By the end of the training, attendees will have developed a deep understanding of BPD and gained a robust toolkit for effective assessment, diagnosis, and compassionate treatment—empowering clients to build more stable, meaningful lives.

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3h30 of continuing education
28 lessons that last from 5 to 15 minutes each
1 certificate of achievement
1 PowerPoint
1 bibliography
1 course evaluation
7-day money back guarantee
Unlimited access
96% of participants who completed the satisfaction survey declare they would recommend this course to a colleague

Accreditation

Ordre des Psychologues du Québec

Canadian Psychological Association

Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association

Collège des médecins du Québec

For physicians who practice psychotherapy, training recognized by the Ordre des psychologues du Québec is automatically considered as activities adopted by the Collège des médecins, in accordance with Article 3 of the Regulation.

For physicians who do not practice psychotherapy, the College evaluates each recognition request based on the following criteria:

the relevance of the activity to the practice of the profession
the skills and experience of the trainer
the quality of the content and its adequacy with the physician's practice
the pedagogical framework of the activity
the quality of the documentation provided
compliance with the training objectives set out in the regulation
the presence of a certificate of participation or an evaluation

About the expert

Jeff Riggenbach, Ph.D. is a three-time best-selling and award winning author, speaker, and trainer who uses his 20 years of clinical experience to inform his workshops on assessment and treatment of “challenging” cases.

As part of his training with The Beck Institute of Cognitive Therapy and Research in Philadelphia, Jeff developed and directed personality disorder treatment programs in two different psychiatric hospitals. Over the course of 15 years, he and his staff treated over 500 patients with personality
disorders. Additionally, he has run cognitive-behavioural based treatment programs for depression, anxiety, OCD and IOP programs for behavioural health as well as addictive behaviour disorders.

Dr. Riggenbach has trained audiences in all 50 United States, the UK, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and South Africa. He is known for bridging the gap between academia, research findings and day-to-day application of practical strategies with everyday clients, and his sessions routinely receive the highest evaluations in terms of quality of information as well as entertainment value from conference participants.

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Learning objectives

Master the diagnostic criteria for BPD, and address key differential diagnosis concerns
Identify 8 motivations for non-suicidal self-injury and use strategies for intervention for each one
Identify and analyze the 18 maladaptive schemas that drive destructive behaviors in BPD.
Apply an integrated CBT/DBT/Schema therapy model to clients with BPD

Learning material

A theoretical course illustrated with clinical examples. This course is composed of videos of 5 to 15 minutes each. The PowerPoint of the course to download.

Syllabus

PowerPoint
Etiology and Diagnosis
1. Introduction
2. History of the program
3. Workshop Agenda
4. Etiology
5. BPD profile
6. Reasons accurate Dx is important
Treatment Approaches and Strategies
7. BPD diagnosis criteria part1
8. BPD diagnosis criteria part2
9. BPD diagnosis criteria part3
10. BPD diagnosis criteria part4
11. Borderline PD differential diagnosis
12. The treatment agreement
13. Individual and group treatment
14. The roadmap to recovery
15. Conceptualization drives documentation
16. BPD Symptom targeted strategies
17. Dialectical behavior therapy
18. Cognitive behavior therapy
19. Schema Focused Therapy
Navigating the Complexities of BPD Treatment
20. Relationship circles
21. Identifying and labeling cognitive distortions
22. Emotion education
23. Distress tolerance skills
24. Interpersonal effectiveness skills
25. Individual therapy
26. Case study
27. Relapse prevention
28. Conclusion
Bibliography

CE Credits

Download a certificate of successful completion.

Audience

This training is intended for mental health professionals.

Registration

$128.00 - Individual price Group price

Download the program

3h30 of continuing education
28 lessons that last from 5 to 15 minutes each
1 certificate of achievement
1 PowerPoint
1 bibliography
1 course evaluation
7-day money back guarantee
Unlimited access

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Frequently asked questions

Is there an evaluation at the end of the course?

To validate the achievement of the learning objectives, a final evaluation in the form of true/false questions is required. It must be completed in order to obtain the certificate of completion.

In addition, an optional self-assessment is offered at the beginning and end of the course, allowing you to measure your progress on the targeted skills.

These evaluations are not graded and are intended primarily to support your professional reflection.
How long do I have access to the course?

After your registration, the course is accessible anytime and from anywhere with unlimited access.
When does the course start?

That is entirely up to you! When you buy a course, you'll receive an access link that you can activate when you want.
Is there a student rate?

Yes there is! Learn more and request your student discount.

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Integrative Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorders

Dr. Jeff Riggenbach