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Borderline Personality Disorder: 10 Clinical And Lived-Experience Answers to the Most Searched Questions

CE Hours 1.5

About this course

This self-paced course provides a comprehensive exploration of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), a frequently misunderstood and stigmatized diagnosis in the mental health field. Structured around answering the ten most searched questions on the topic, the session delves into the neurobiological roots, diagnostic criteria, and the "Quiet" presentation of BPD. Participants will gain practical insights into the role of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in managing emotional dysregulation and interpersonal turmoil. By the end of the course, learners will be better equipped to provide empathetic, evidence-based support for individuals living with this complex condition.

Learning Objectives

  • Differentiate between the traditional presentation of BPD and "Quiet BPD," specifically regarding the internalization of symptoms and risk for underdiagnosis.
  • Describe the nine diagnostic criteria for BPD and how they manifest in clinical settings, including identity disturbance and chronic feelings of emptiness.
  • Explain the clinical significance of the "Favorite Person" (FP) dynamic and how it impacts the fear of abandonment and relationship stability.
  • Identify at least three DBT-based distress tolerance and emotional regulation skills applicable for de-escalating a BPD-related crisis.

Course Instructor(s)

  • Sage Nestler, MSW

    LGBTQ+ mental health and wellness specialist, educator, and founder with deep expertise in borderline personality disorder (BPD), inclusive leadership, and trauma-informed care. Combines lived experience with clinical training to deliver impactful education, consulting, and advocacy across individuals, organizations, and communities.

References

  • Leichsenring, F., Fonagy, P., Heim, N., Kernberg, O. F., Leweke, F., Luyten, P., Salzer, S., Spitzer, C., & Steinert, C. (2024). Borderline personality disorder: a comprehensive review of diagnosis and clinical presentation, etiology, treatment, and current controversies. World psychiatry : official journal of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA), 23(1), 4–25. https://doi.org/10.1002/wps.21156
  • Jeong, H., Jin, M. J., & Hyun, M. H. (2022). Understanding a Mutually Destructive Relationship Between Individuals With Borderline Personality Disorder and Their Favorite Person. Psychiatry investigation, 19(12), 1069–1077. https://doi.org/10.30773/pi.2022.0079
  • Southward, M. W., Howard, K. P., Christensen Pacella, K. A., & Cheavens, J. S. (2023). Protective factors in borderline personality disorder: A multi-study analysis of conscientiousness, distress tolerance, and self-compassion. Journal of Affective Disorders, 338, 589–598. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2023.06.067
  • Duică, L., Antonescu, E., Totan, M., Boța, G., & Silișteanu, S. C. (2022). Borderline Personality Disorder "Discouraged Type": A Case Report. Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania), 58(2), 162. https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina58020162
  • Atta, M. H. R., Ibrahim, N., Baraka, A. A. E., & Eweida, R. S. (2026). Effectiveness of dialectical‐behavioral intervention on emotional regulation difficulties, distress tolerance, and social functioning among patients with bipolar disorder: Randomized controlled trial. Nursing Forum, 2026(1), 9998851. https://doi.org/10.1155/nuf/9998851

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Content

  • Borderline Personality Disorder: 10 Clinical and Lived-Experience Answers to The Most Searched Questions
    2 parts
    • Borderline Personality Disorder (Part 1)
    • Borderline Personality Disorder (Part 2)

  • Joint Accreditation (JA)

    In support of improving patient care, CE Learning Systems is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

  • American Psychological Association (APA)

    Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

  • Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, CE Learning Systems is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive up to 1.5 clinical continuing education credits.

  • New York Education Department's State Board for Social Work (NYEDSW)

    CE Learning Systems, LLC  (d/b/a impactce.com) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #0060.

  • New York Education Department for Licensed Mental Health Counselors (NYSEDLMHC)

    CE Learning Systems, LLC  (d/b/a impactce.com) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0072.

  • New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology (NYEDPSY)

    CE Learning Systems, LLC  (d/b/a impactce.com) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #PSY-0016.

  • New York Education Department's State Board for Marriage and Family Therapy (NYEDMFT)

    CE Learning Systems, LLC  (d/b/a impactce.com) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Marriage and Family Therapy as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MFT-0045.

FAQs

  • Course Completion
    To complete the course, review the course objectives, then watch the video power point presentations following along with the corresponding pdf, and lastly complete an evaluation. Your certificate will be available to download immediately when you complete the evaluation. Note that you can not continue in the course until you complete the previous section.
  • CELS Grievance
    If a grievance arises pertaining to continuing education activities or processes, please contact Tyler Gibson via confidential email to tyler@celearningsystems.com or Kimberly Daniels via confidential email to kdanielspsyd.com as soon as possible, so that the nature of the concern may be addressed in a timely fashion.
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    May 11th, 2026

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