In this fourth episode of our Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month series, Matana welcomes back DBT therapist Meg Rowley for a powerful and practical conversation on supporting loved ones with BPD. After exploring diagnosis, the recovery journey, and core DBT skills in previous episodes, today’s discussion turns the spotlight on family members and caregivers—and the vital role they play.

Together, Matana and Meg unpack:

• How to support someone with BPD without enabling
• Why regulating your own emotions is the first step
• The power and nuance of validation (plus what NOT to say)
• How to set healthy boundaries with compassion
• What to do in crisis moments—and what not to do
• Practical skills families can use immediately
• How therapy, self-care, and radical acceptance help loved ones stay grounded

This episode is a must-listen for parents, partners, siblings, and close friends looking to support a loved one with BPD—while also protecting their own mental health. You’ll walk away with clarity, actionable tools, and renewed hope.

Resources Mentioned:

• Family Connections (NAMI/NIMH)
• TARA (Treatment & Research Advancements for BPD)
• Emotions Matter
• The importance of personal therapy and distress tolerance

You can support your loved one—and yourself—by leading with compassion, clear limits, and the powerful tools of DBT.

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https://www.bhbehavioralassociates.com/meg-rowley-lcsw

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