Family Connections™ Virtual Leader Training

Please join us for three days of learning presented by Dr. Alan Fruzzetti, co-creator of Family Connections™ – BPD/Emotion Dysregulation and Family Connections™ – Managing Suicidality & Trauma Recovery. For each program’s Deep Dive Leader Training, Alan will walk us through each module in his easy-going style which includes examples, roleplays, and time for questions. Each day, we’ll break-out into small groups and an experienced FC leader will facilitate discussion and skills practice. If you’re a recent graduate, experienced leader, or a mental health professional learning about the Family Connections™ programs for the first time, you’ll end the weekend with an even greater understanding of the education, skills, and support Family Connections™ offers families of those impacted by bpd, emotional dysregulation, and for parents of children struggling with suicidality and self-harm behaviors.

All courses offered by NEABPD are co-led by two trained Leaders. NEABPD asks for a commitment of co-leading at least three courses (virtual or on-site) within three years, the first one being held within 9 months of training.

Eligibility for family members to attend Leader Training:
Family members must have completed a Family Connections™ – BPD/Emotion Dysregulation course if attending the Family Connections™ – BPD/Emotion Dysregulation Leader Training or have completed a Family Connections™ – Managing Suicidality & Trauma Recovery if attending the Family Connections™ – Managing Suicidality & Trauma Recovery Leader Training.

Eligibility for clinicians to attend this training:
Clinicians are welcome to participate for their education and knowledge whether or not they are interested in co-leading the program. Clinicians must commit to the following Code of Conduct before attending Leader Training.

There are many similarities between Family Connections™ – BPD/Emotion Dysregulation and Family Connections™ – Managing Suicidality & Trauma Recovery, however Family Connections™ – Managing Suicidality & Trauma Recovery is specifically tailored to the needs of parents who have experienced a child’s suicidal behavior regardless of the diagnosis. This program is targeted toward those who experience trauma or stress-related problems — such as increased distress, grief, uncertainty about how to respond to a child’s crisis behavior — as result of caring for a child who attempted suicide, struggles with suicidal thoughts, or engages in non-suicidal self-injury.  Below is the guideline we use for participants…