ONLINE CLASS
The Science of Well-Being by Yale University
Enroll for free as of April 29, 2020
MINDFULNESS
Apps
Waking Up App
The Mindfulness App
The Mindfulness App II
Sitting Still (Mindfulness App for kids/adolescents)
Zen (medications, quotes, relaxation noises) (can be used for D.T. as well)
DBT Mindfulness Tools
Mindfulness Coach
Hello Prezence
Websites
Calm.com
The-guided-meditation-site.com
Mindfulselfcompassion.org
EMOTION REGULATION
DBT Emotion Regulation Tools (App)
Soothing Sleep Sounds App
I am – Positive Affirmations App
DISTRESS TOLERANCE
App
Relax App (swirly trails to finger swipes with ambient music)
Games
Bounce
Merged and Merged II
2048
Word Whizzle
NY Times Crossword Puzzle
Sudoku
Block Hexa
DBT Distress Tolerance Tools (App)
Sporcle.com (and app)
Pigment– Coloring app
INTERPERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS
Pinterest Board on Interpersonal Effectiveness
DBT Interpersonal Relationship Tools (app)
BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER
The mission of NEA-BPD is to provide information on BPD and its effective treatment. A wealth of resources for individuals, families and professionals. And accurate! Here is a clear, accessible overview.
www.borderlinepersonalitydisorder.com/what-is-bpd/bpd-overview/
EmotionsMatter has a clearly presented page of bullet points about BPD facts and other resources worth checking. emotionsmatterbpd.org/facts-about-bpd/
Sashbear.org has a beautifully illustrated page on BPD with a link to a pamphlet. www.sashbear.org/en/resources-main/about-bpd
Another fine Canadian resource with a pithy overview page is www.heretohelp.bc.ca/factsheet/borderline-personality-disorder
For a more complete picture of BPD, these videos are very informative and very watchable.
For a clear and helpful video introduction to BPD…If Only We Had Known: A Family Guide to Borderline Personality Disorder. The series was produced by Dawkins Productions under grant from the National Institute of Mental Health in collaboration with NEA-BPD. Marsha Linehan, the developer of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, considers this series to be “Absolutely wonderful… an excellent resource for families.” www.borderlinepersonalitydisorder.com/video-series/
Another powerful video on BPD is Back From the Edge – Living With and Recovering From Borderline Personality Disorder. This inspiring documentary prompted me to pull excerpts to address these questions: 1) Why does my loved one harm her/himself?; 2) Sometimes, my loved one’s behavior feels manipulative to me. Is it?; 3) What is BPD and how does a diagnosis matter?; 4) Where does the family fit?; and 5) Is there hope to get better? At www.dbtfamilyskills.com/blog-head-heart–hands