Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
Experiences with dynamic deconstructive psychotherapy (feat. Carly)
Experiences with dynamic deconstructive psychotherapy (feat. Carly)
Experiences with dynamic deconstructive psychotherapy (feat. Carly)
Sunday 5th May 2024
Carly shares her journey with Borderline Personality Disorder and Dynamic Deconstructive Psychotherapy in a candid chat on Bold Beautiful Borderline.
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Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
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Episode Overview
- Carly shares her long journey with mental health issues and BPD.
- Dynamic Deconstructive Psychotherapy (DDP) is explored as a treatment for high-risk individuals.
- Differences between DDP and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) are discussed.
- The importance of mindfulness and emotional processing in DDP.
- Commitment to life and mental health treatment is crucial for success in DDP.
If you're not willing to commit to life at all costs then it's not really worth your time to do this programme because you're not ready yet
In this episode of Bold Beautiful Borderline, hosts Laurie Edmundson and Sara Amundson sit down with Carly, a married mum of two and a substance use prevention counsellor. Carly shares her personal journey with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), which she was formally diagnosed with in January 2024, despite struggling with her mental health for nearly 20 years. Carly opens up about her experiences with Dynamic Deconstructive Psychotherapy (DDP), a specialised treatment programme aimed at individuals at high risk for suicide.
She explains how DDP differs from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and discusses the daily practices that help her process emotions more effectively. Carly's candid discussion includes her struggles with self-harm, the impact of her mental health on her education and career, and the various therapies she has tried over the years. The conversation also touches on the importance of mindfulness, emotional processing, and the commitment required to benefit from DDP.
With a mix of humour and raw honesty, this episode offers valuable insights into living with BPD and the therapeutic approaches that can make a difference. If you're curious about the nuances of different therapeutic methods for BPD or want to hear a real-life account of coping with this challenging disorder, this episode is a must-listen. Carly's story is both relatable and inspiring, shedding light on the complexities of mental health treatment and the resilience required to navigate it.