BPD UK

Coping with Rejection, Silence, and Cut-Offs in BPD-FREE Webinar
2025-09-05 20:00 - 21:00 UTC
One of the most confusing and painful experiences for carers is the sudden emotional distance that can appear in BPD relationships. A person who once needed you intensely may suddenly withdraw, block you, or lash out before disappearing. These cut-offs feel personal—but they rarely are.
This webinar explains why cycles of closeness and rejection are common in BPD and how they reflect deep-seated fears of abandonment and shame. You’ll learn how to interpret these ruptures without internalising blame, manage the anxiety that comes with silence, and maintain your own emotional balance during periods of no contact.
We’ll also explore what to say (and not say) when reconnection happens, and how to offer steadiness without sacrificing your boundaries.
Key Takeaways:

Understand why emotional cut-offs happen in BPD

Learn strategies for managing the “invisible leash” of anxiety and guilt

Practice ways to reconnect without rewarding rejection patterns

Maintain your wellbeing through repeated rupture-and-repair cycles

Responding to Emotional Dysregulation in Borderline Personality Disorder-FREE Webinar
2025-08-18 20:00 - 21:00
Emotional dysregulation—the inability to manage intense emotions—is at the heart of BPD. For carers, this can mean navigating rapidly changing moods, impulsive decisions, panic attacks, or emotional breakdowns with little warning.
To register email us at
info.bpduk@gmail.com
In this webinar, we take a trauma-informed look at what’s happening beneath the surface when someone is “out of control.” You’ll learn how the brain and body react under emotional stress, and how to respond in ways that are soothing rather than inflaming. We’ll cover validation strategies, co-regulation techniques, and how to create a crisis plan that works.
Whether you’re trying to help someone through a meltdown, or just trying to get through the day without triggering another, this session will help you feel more equipped and less alone.
Key Takeaways:

Understand the biological basis of emotional dysregulation in BPD

Learn to support without “fixing” or taking over

Build your toolkit for managing verbal outbursts, emotional shutdowns, or panic

Protect your own emotional stability while staying connected

BPD Rage-FREE Webinar
2025-08-07 20:00 - 21:00
Few things feel more destabilising than being the target of rage from someone you love—especially when that anger seems sudden, disproportionate, or unfair. In BPD, anger often masks vulnerability, and outbursts can stem from deep fear of abandonment, invalidation, or shame.
To register email us at
info.bpduk@gmail.com
This webinar helps carers understand the neuroscience and psychology of BPD rage. Rather than offering quick fixes or clichés, we focus on how you can stay emotionally anchored when intense conflict arises. You’ll learn to avoid common escalation traps, maintain your own safety, and engage in de-escalation strategies that preserve connection without tolerating abuse.
This session is for anyone who’s ever walked away feeling scorched, confused, or blamed—and who wants to respond with wisdom and resilience.
Key Takeaways:

Understand what triggers rage in BPD and why it’s not personal

Learn how to de-escalate safely while holding emotional boundaries

Gain insight into your own emotional responses and needs during conflict

Rebuild calm and connection after intense episodes

Navigating Suicidal Thoughts at Home-FREE Webinar
2025-07-23 20:00 - 21:00
When a loved one says they want to die, the world can stop. For carers, these moments are terrifying and isolating. The stakes feel impossibly high—and yet the guidance often feels vague or unrealistic. This webinar offers clear, practical tools to help you understand and respond to suicidal thoughts and behaviours in someone living with BPD.
To Register send us an email at
info.bpduk@gmail.com
Together we’ll explore the difference between chronic suicidal ideation and acute suicidal risk, and how the emotional pain of BPD makes thoughts of death a common—though deeply painful—part of the disorder. You’ll learn how to talk openly about suicide without increasing risk, what language is most helpful, and how to stay calm and compassionate in the face of despair.
This session is designed to reduce panic, empower informed action, and help you hold space for someone you love without drowning in fear.
Key Takeaways:

Recognise signs of imminent risk vs. ongoing suicidal ideation

Learn how to ask about suicide without fear of making things worse

Gain scripts and frameworks to respond supportively in real time

Understand your role, responsibilities, and limitations as a carer

Supporting someone who self harms- FREE Webinar
2025-07-08 20:00 - 21:00 | Online
Self-harm can be frightening and overwhelming — not only for the person struggling, but also for the loved ones who want to help. This free, 60-minute webinar is designed for parents, carers, friends, and partners who want to better understand self-harm and learn how to offer effective, compassionate support.
Led by experienced mental health educators, the session will cover:

Why people self-harm and what it may signify

Common myths and misconceptions

How to talk about self-harm without judgment or panic

Practical strategies for supporting someone during and after a crisis

Looking after your own wellbeing as a supporter

This session will also introduce evidence-based tools from therapies such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), with real-world examples and tips you can start using straight away.
There will be time for anonymous questions and signposting to further support.
Who is it for?Parents, carers, siblings, partners, and anyone supporting someone who self-harms — whether the person is a teen, young adult, or older.
CONTACT US AT
info.bpduk@gmail.com
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Dance for Charity: Tango, Jive, Blues, Expressive, Alternative, Fusion
2025-07-06 16:00 - 20:00 | St Johns Community Hall, Packhorse Drive, Enderby, Leicestershire, LE1922RP, United Kingdom
Sunday 6 July 2025 16:00–17:00 Tango lesson for beginners with Steve Donkin 17:00–20:00 Tea Dance
St John’s Community Hall, Packhorse Drive, Enderby, LE19 2RP £10 entry – 100% goes to BPD UK
Join us for a relaxed and uplifting evening of dancing, where every step supports those affected by Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).
Whether you love the passion of tango, the groove of blues, the energy of jive, or the creativity of fusion and expressive dance, there’s a space for you on the floor.
What to Expect– Smooth, genre-blending music– Warm, inclusive atmosphere– No partner needed – all levels welcome– Friendly dancers & mini intros to different styles throughout the evening– Honesty box for teas, coffees, sandwiches & snacks
Parking & Directions On-site parking available Overflow on nearby estate Some GPS apps take you too far down Packhorse Drive. If you reach a dead end, simply turn back and take the first right – we’ll place a balloon at the corner to guide you. After Sandhill Drive, turn right on Cumberwell Drive, then take the first left into Packhorse Drive.
Lost? Call Constantina on 07562 722097 – I’ll be on duty and happy to help!
Why We DanceThis event supports BPD UK, a new not-for-profit social enterprise offering hope to individuals and families affected by Borderline Personality Disorder. Carers dance for FREE!
Come along, have fun, connect with others, and help us build a more compassionate world.DANCE AND SAVE LIVES.
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Alternative Dance for Charity (tango, jive, blues fusion)
2025-06-15 17:00 - 20:00 | St John Community Centre, Packhorse Drive, Enderby, Leicestershire, LE192RP
Dance for Charity – Tango, Blues, Jive, Fusion & More Sunday 15 June | 17:00–20:00 St John Community Centre, Packhorse Drive, Enderby, LE19 2RP Introductory offer: £5 entry – 100% of donations go to BPD UK
Join us for a relaxed and uplifting evening of dancing — all in support of mental health. Whether you love the passion of tango, the groove of blues, the energy of jive, or the creativity of fusion and expressive dance, there’s a space for you on the floor.
What to expect:– A warm, inclusive atmosphere– No partner needed – all levels welcome– Genre-blending playlist from tango to expressive– Friendly dancers and short style intros throughout the night– Honesty box for teas, coffees & snacks
St John’s Community Hall, Enderby (Leicestershire), LE192RP Parking & Directions:On-site parking availableOverflow parking on the nearby estateNote: Some GPS apps may take you too far down Packhorse Drive. If you reach a dead end, simply turn back and take the first right – we’ll place a balloon at the corner to guide you. Just remember, after Sandhill Drive, turn right on Cumberwell Drive, and then turn on the first road on the left on Packhorse Drive. Lost? Call Constantina on 07562 722097 – I’ll be on duty and happy to help!
Why we dance:This event supports BPD UK, a new social enterprise dedicated to helping people affected by Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) – a serious mental health condition that affects emotional regulation, relationships, and sense of self.
There is hope. With the right support and understanding, people with BPD can recover and thrive. BPD UK offers vital resources, education, and peer support to individuals and families across the UK.
So come along, have fun, connect, and help us build a more compassionate world – DANCE AND SAVE LIVES.

Argentine Tango for Charity in Leicester, UK
2025-06-08 17:00 - 20:00 | St John Community Centre Enderby
Argentine Tango for Charity – New Tea Dance in Enderby Dance with purpose – every step saves lives
We’re excited to launch a new Argentine Tango Tea Dance in Leicestershire, and we warmly invite tango dancers of all levels to join us for the very first event at St John’s Community Hall, Enderby – a hidden gem of a venue with a lovely floor and lots of potential.
We’ll be playing mostly classical tango in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere – a blend between a milonga and a practica. Run by experienced dancers, this is a great chance to reconnect, dress smart, and dance with purpose.
Why come?
A smooth floor in an intimate setting
Smart dress code – bring elegance and style
Introductory price: £5
All proceeds go to BPD UK, supporting those affected by Borderline Personality Disorder
Organised by dancers who care deeply about the music, the mood – and the cause
Sunday 8 June 17:00–20:00 St John’s Community Hall, Enderby (Leicestershire), LE192RP
Parking & Directions:
On-site parking available
Overflow parking on the nearby estate
Note: Some GPS apps may take you too far down Packhorse Drive. If you reach a dead end, simply turn back and take the first right – we’ll place a balloon at the corner to guide you. Just remember, after Sandhill Drive, turn right on Cumberwell Drive, and then turn on the first road on the left on Packhorse Drive.
Lost? Call Constantina on 07562 722097 – I’ll be on duty and happy to help!
Let’s rebuild the tango scene around Leicester – one beautiful tanda at a time.
Come and be part of something special. Let’s dance, connect, and make a difference – together.
Charity: Personality Disorders CICNumber: 16363152
