In this first monthly episode, Kate and Michelle talk about the criteria for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and how DBT skills address these criteria. They also talk about the neuroscience behind BPD and how complex trauma plays a role in this diagnosis. 

TRIGGER WARNING: Material that may be triggering is discussed from 35:51-46:00 and from 1:22:46-1:32:52.

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