MindWise are excited to run once again a peer led approach to understanding Borderline Personality Disorder. This course has been developed by people with direct experience of living with Borderline Personality Disorder and who believe their voice and the voice of many others with direct experience will support and enable you as a professional to enhance your practice and develop a greater understanding of individuals lived experiences.

This two day learning and development course aims to provide delegates with:

• An understanding of Borderline Personality Disorder.
• An appreciation of individuals lived experiences to include co- morbid conditions and impact.
• An understanding of the strategic context and frameworks in Northern Ireland.
• Insight into causation and theoretical practices e.g. attachment; biosocial; trauma.
• Recognition of the power of validation and the impact of stigma and attitudes.
• An understanding of the principles of Recovery as they relate to lived experiences e.g. Personal Agency.

The programme is suitable for any service/staff who work with people experiencing BPD.

Those with lived experience who have influenced the course have said ‘we want:-

Consistency; Understanding: Respect: Compassion: Empathy: Specialist professionals – experienced PD teams: Comprehensive list of support services: Crisis Care

‘Expanding my knowledge and hearing real experiences of BPD’

‘The trainer’s knowledge and lived experiences was essential’. (Participant’s Quotes)

The Programme will be delivered face to face and the course is designed to be interactive and participatory. Course timings are 10.00 am – 4.00 pm and refreshments are included.

The Cost of this Programme is £150 per head. This includes lunch, tea, coffee and refreshments.

The Programme will be Co- facilitated by:-

Nicole Devlin: a BSc Hons Psychology student at Queen’s university. Nicole has had an extensive history of self-harm, borderline personality disorder, amongst long term psychiatric inpatient treatment. Nicole uses her experiences to give insight into the subject areas.

Karen Bester: is undertaking postgraduate research on the impact of Recovery Colleges and is Lead Peer Educator for the Belfast hub of a new cross-border Recovery College. A published and award-winning writer, Karen has a diagnosis of BPD and bipolar disorder with psychotic features. She lives in South Belfast with her partner, their young son and two cats.

Workshop date:-

Tues 20^th and Tues 27^th Aug. 2019

Central location, just off Malone Road with easy access to Outer Ring and M1/M2

MindWise HO

Pinewood House

46 Newforge Lane

Belfast, BT9 5NW

For more Information, please contact MindWise to request a booking form at workwise@mindwisenv.org

Tel: 028 90402323

Places will be allocated on a ‘first come, first served’ basis and number of places are limited so it is recommended that you apply as soon as possible. The deadline for registration is Monday 12^th August, 2019.

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MindWise is a leading mental health charity which supports those affected by severe mental illness and other mental health difficulties and promotes earlier intervention. To help make this a success we are looking for individuals to spare a few hours a week to volunteer. We currently have volunteer opportunities in the following roles:

• Experienced Fundraising and Event Volunteers – to help with a range of fundraising events (e.g. bag packs, street collections, marathons etc)
• Volunteer Facilitators – Carer and Family Support Service – based in Antrim, Ballymena or Coleraine
• Research and Information Volunteer – Carer and Family Support Service
• Walking Group Leader – Thursday morning, Belfast Resource Centre
• Chess Volunteer – Belfast Resource Centre
• Music / Mindfulness Volunteer – Belfast Resource Centre
• Woodwork Volunteer – Magherafelt
• Volunteer to teach Guitar - Magherafelt
• Gardening Volunteer - Carrickfergus
• Activities/Walking Group Volunteers –Newry, Antrim, Banbridge, Lurgan
• Arts and Crafts Volunteers – Newry, Lurgan

If you are interested in applying for any of these roles please contact the volunteer co-ordinator on 028 9031 5060 or email niamh.scullion@mindwisenv.org for an application pack and role description.

What's it like volunteering for MindWise?

Hear from our volunteers themselves on what being a MindWise volunteer is like.

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We are delighted to announce the relaunch of the Employer of Choice Programme.  

This exciting organisational development programme aims to support organisations to develop robust, innovative wellbeing strategies which will make a real difference to your people and how you work.

Download our Employer of Choice leaflet which outlines the benefits to your business. 

To book your free pre-programme consultation email workwise@mindwisenv.org

When does the programme begin?

There are two pilot programmes, with limited spaces available at a discounted rate.  You can now book your place for the September 2019 programme, which commences on 26th September 2019. 

What does the programme involve?

Download the programme outline here.

Are you ready to become an Employer of Choice?

You can now book your place for our programme commencing on 26th September 2019. You can book your place online by clicking here. 

If you'd like to book by email or post, please download the registration form here.