Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is often misunderstood—and frequently misdiagnosed.
Join Karen L. Jacob, PhD, for this free, 60-minute session exploring how clinicians and caregivers can recognize, differentiate, and treat BPD with accuracy and compassion.
Why This Training Matters
Accurate diagnosis is foundational to effective treatment—but when it comes to BPD, overlap with disorders like complex PTSD, bipolar disorder, or narcissistic personality disorder can complicate the process.
Dr. Jacob unpacks the nuances of BPD’s presentation, discusses common diagnostic challenges, and outlines evidence-based treatment approaches—especially dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)—that foster stability and recovery.
What You’ll Learn
What borderline personality disorder is—and how it’s diagnosed
Potential causes, contributing factors, and developmental pathways
Common comorbidities and how they influence treatment
Key differentiators between BPD, bipolar disorder, and complex PTSD
How to recognize narcissistic and antisocial personality traits in context
Challenges of symptom variability and environmental triggers
Motivating patients who fluctuate between help-seeking and avoidance
Who Should Attend
Mental health professionals (psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, counselors, and therapists)
Pediatricians and primary-care providers
K–12 and university educators and school staff
Public health professionals
Parents and caregivers
Community and faith leaders
Executives, managers, and HR professionals
Event Details
Date: March 4, 2026
Time: 12pm ET
Length: 60 minutes
Presenter: Karen L. Jacob, PhD
Cost: Free
Join this free, expert-led training and deepen your understanding of borderline personality disorder—its roots, its presentation, and its path toward recovery.
Can’t join our session live? Sign up anyway! You’ll receive a recording by email a few days after the webinar.