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Busting The Borderline Biases: Assessing, Diagnosing, and Treating Borderline Personality Disorder
Thursday, June 26, 2025
6:00 – 8:30 PM ET
Level: Beginner
Presenter
Dr. Shannae Anderson, Ph.D.: Dr. Shannae Anderson is a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist in Private Practice in Virginia and California, the Clinical Director at Monarch Recovery Intensive Outpatient Program in Ventura, CA, the Director of Psychology and Program Administrator for the American Association of Christian Counselors, and Adjunct Faculty in the Doctoral Program in Psychology at Liberty University. She is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors, American Psychological Association, Christian Association of Psychological Studies, Global Association for Interpersonal Neurobiology Studies (Founding Member and President), International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation, North American Society for the Study of Personality Disorders, and Society for Emotion and Attachment Study. Dr. Anderson received her B.S. in Exercise Science, her M.S. in Counseling Psychology, and her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Southern California. Dr. Anderson is an expert in her field by working clinically for over 25 years with patients who struggle with trauma, dissociation, borderline personality disorder, non-suicidal self-injury, substance use disorders and eating disorders. Dr. Anderson is a nationally recognized speaker on these topics and she is a highly sought-after consultant in these areas.
Summary:
The diagnosis of borderline personality disorder (BPD) has a lengthy history of negative and pejorative connotations, often decrying such individuals as “attention seeking,” “treatment resistant,” “manipulative,” “difficult,” “drama queens,” and ultimately “untreatable.” Being identified with the phrases “walk on eggshells” and “I hate you, don’t leave me,” mental health professionals are notorious for shying away from treating them and generally refer out quickly, leaving many hurting individuals at a loss for much-needed help. This webinar will demystify the diagnosis of BPD and present the basics of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment in a concrete and accessible manner. It will review the presentation, prevalence, and demographics of the disorder, its etiology including biological and psychological risk factors, and assessment and diagnostic issues (including addressing the question: is it wise to share the diagnosis with a client?). It will explore several evidenced-based treatments, review common transference and countertransference phenomena, and provide crucial tips for successfully treating BPD. Having worked with this population for over 30 years, Dr. Anderson will share her experiences treating this disorder and working with this complicated personality
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Participants will be able to accurately identify, assess, and diagnose a client with BPD.
- Participants will be able to explain the risk factors that lead to a diagnosis of BPD.
- Participants will be able to describe at least two evidence-based treatments for BPD.
- Participants will be able to list common transference and countertransference dynamics in the treatment of BPD.
- Participants will be able to delineate at least three key tips in successfully treating BPD.
Continuing Education
Approved for 2 ASWB, NBCC and IBCC Credits
The American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) offers some psychologists, therapists, counselors, social workers, and play therapists Continuing Education (CE) credit due to good standing with certain states and a limited number of professional organizations. It remains the responsibility of each participant to be aware of state licensure and CE requirements. Participants should check their state and/or local regulations regarding required Continuing Education hours. For more information on Light University Continuing Education programs, please visit?https://www.lightuniversity.com/continuing-education-statements/.? *Webinars MUST be watched LIVE to receive CE Credit.
