The Borderline Personality Disorder Wellness Planner’s Impact

In the introduction to The Borderline Personality Disorder Wellness Planner, Dr. Perry D. Hoffman, President and co-founder of the National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder, shares his admiration for Amanda's groundbreaking work. Having witnessed the impact of Amanda's previous efforts with the Florida Borderline Personality Disorder Association, Dr. Hoffman commends her dedication to supporting individuals and families affected by BPD. The planner, crafted by Amanda, addresses a crucial need in the BPD community by providing families with a comprehensive resource for skill-building and self-care, all rooted in the principles of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Dr. Hoffman emphasizes the historical oversight of family involvement in the recovery process and praises Amanda's empathetic approach, which acknowledges the pivotal role families play. Through the Wellness Planner, Amanda not only equips families with essential tools but also validates their significance in the journey of their loved ones with BPD. By intertwining the principles of DBT with a compassionate perspective, Amanda offers families a structured program to cultivate resilience and promote well-being over a year-long period.

The significance of focusing on families in the context of BPD cannot be understated. With the disorder's core symptoms deeply intertwined with interpersonal relationships, the impact on family members is profound. Dr. Hoffman's foreword serves as a call to action for greater recognition of the essential role families play in supporting individuals with BPD. Amanda's visionary approach, as outlined in the Wellness Planner, paves the way for inclusive and compassionate care, offering hope and guidance to families navigating the complexities of BPD.

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Amanda L. Smith, LCSW She is the founder of Hope for BPD where she provides treatment consultation and case management for clients around the world. She also publishes My Dialectical Life--a daily email dedicated to DBT skills.

Her career in mental health began when she served as the executive director of the Pinellas County, Florida affiliate of the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI). In 2007, she founded the Florida Borderline Personality Disorder Association—a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing advocacy, education, and support for persons diagnosed with BPD and their families.

Amanda received her MSW at Baylor University and is currently working as a DBT therapist in Waco, Texas. Amanda's website is HopeforBPD.