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A New Way of Thinking about BPD and Personality Disorders: A Shift from Categories to Dimensions

Registration ends Wednesday, 11/04/2026 6:59pm EDT

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Wednesday, 11/04/2026
7:00pm EDT - 8:15pm EDT
Add to Calendar 11/04/2026 07:00:00 PM 11/04/2026 08:15:00 PM America/New_York A New Way of Thinking about BPD and Personality Disorders: A Shift from Categories to Dimensions A New Way of Thinking about BPD and Personality Disorders: A Shift from Categories to Dimensions An Emotions Matter Live Seminar Featuring Frank Yeomans, M.D. Ph.D., Alexandra Stein, Ph.D. Wednesday, November 4, 2026 via Zoom 7:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM CT / 5:30 PM MT / 4:30 PM PT About the Seminar: How we understand and diagnose personality disorders has changed over time, with growing questions about whether the existing approach fully captures the complexity of these conditions and the people experiencing them. This webinar will introduce the Alternative Model for Personality Disorders (AMPD), a different way of understanding personality disorders, including borderline personality disorder (BPD), that goes beyond checklists of symptoms to consider how a person experiences themselves, relates to others, and navigates life, as well as the individual traits that shape their unique experiences. We’ll explore what BPD looks like through this diagnostic approach and how it can capture the different ways BPD can show up from person to person. We’ll also discuss what this approach may offer people with BPD, their loved ones, and mental health professionals, while considering some of the concerns that have been raised about its use. About the Seminar: This event will be hosted on Zoom Attendees will have the option to appear on camera, and will remain muted throughout the presentation. This is so that our presenters have enough time to cover the content in their presentation Questions may be submitted throughout the event using Zoom's Chat feature. Presenters will be answering audience submitted questions at the end of the presentation If you unable to attend live, a recording will be emailed to all registered attendees after the seminar About the Presenters: Frank Yeomans, M.D., Ph.D. Dr. Frank Yeomans is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College and Director of Training at the Personality Disorders Institute of Weill-Cornell. He is president of the International Society for Transference-Focused Psychotherapy and a founding member of Emotions Matter, where he now serves on the Education Committee. He headed Weill Cornell's specialized BPD unit for ten years and has co-authored several books on Transference-Focused Psychotherapy. Alexandra Stein, Ph.D. Alexandra Stein, Ph.D. is a clinician, researcher, and advocate dedicated to advancing a deeper understanding of BPD. She is currently a psychologist at Silver Hill New York, specializing in the assessment and treatment of personality disorders. Her research highlights and explains the lived experience of having a “favorite person” in BPD and she recently introduced the first formal definition of the term to the scholarly literature. Registration Fees:  BPD Lived Experience: $15 General Admission: $20 Those who register will be emailed the Zoom meeting link with instructions on the registration receipt and will receive a reminder email prior to the seminar. Disclaimer: These seminars do not take the place of medical advice or treatment. There will be resources available for those seeking more information about BPD and support. Registrants will be asked to complete a post-event survey to provide feedback about the seminar experience and help Emotions Matter learn more about the needs of the BPD community.  Registration Policy: Registration fees are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend the live seminar, a recording will be emailed to all registered participants following the event. Emotions Matter Community Group Guidelines: 1. Your safety and well-being, as well as the safety of the event, is important to us. 2. Use respectful language. Words and body language matter. Be mindful of how others can interpret your communication. 3. We accept differences and promote acceptance, especially with regard to gender, sexual orientation, identity, race, ethnicity, age, religion, or politics. 4. Respect confidentiality. No photographs of other event participants. 5. Avoid making assumptions about other people’s experience of BPD. No judgment. 6. Show kindness and compassion for others who are struggling. 7. All are welcome to share via the chat and Q/A features, but participation is optional. No one person should monopolize the event time. 8. Avoid interrupting, which can make other event participants feel invalidated. 9. Avoid explicit expressions of self-harm or trauma, which may be upsetting to others. 10. If at any point you express concerns about your safety, we will offer support. If your emotions escalate and we are not able to comfort you, we will encourage you to reach out to your support system or consult a mental health professional. Questions? Email info@emotionsmatterbpd.org.  

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About This Event

A New Way of Thinking about BPD and Personality Disorders: A Shift from Categories to Dimensions
An Emotions Matter Live Seminar

Featuring Frank Yeomans, M.D. Ph.D., Alexandra Stein, Ph.D.

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 via Zoom
7:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM CT / 5:30 PM MT / 4:30 PM PT

About the Seminar:

How we understand and diagnose personality disorders has changed over time, with growing questions about whether the existing approach fully captures the complexity of these conditions and the people experiencing them. This webinar will introduce the Alternative Model for Personality Disorders (AMPD), a different way of understanding personality disorders, including borderline personality disorder (BPD), that goes beyond checklists of symptoms to consider how a person experiences themselves, relates to others, and navigates life, as well as the individual traits that shape their unique experiences. We’ll explore what BPD looks like through this diagnostic approach and how it can capture the different ways BPD can show up from person to person. We’ll also discuss what this approach may offer people with BPD, their loved ones, and mental health professionals, while considering some of the concerns that have been raised about its use.

About the Seminar:

  • This event will be hosted on Zoom

  • Attendees will have the option to appear on camera, and will remain muted throughout the presentation. This is so that our presenters have enough time to cover the content in their presentation

  • Questions may be submitted throughout the event using Zoom's Chat feature. Presenters will be answering audience submitted questions at the end of the presentation

  • If you unable to attend live, a recording will be emailed to all registered attendees after the seminar

About the Presenters:


Frank Yeomans, M.D., Ph.D.

Dr. Frank Yeomans is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College and Director of Training at the Personality Disorders Institute of Weill-Cornell. He is president of the International Society for Transference-Focused Psychotherapy and a founding member of Emotions Matter, where he now serves on the Education Committee. He headed Weill Cornell's specialized BPD unit for ten years and has co-authored several books on Transference-Focused Psychotherapy.

Alexandra Stein, Ph.D.

Alexandra Stein, Ph.D. is a clinician, researcher, and advocate dedicated to advancing a deeper understanding of BPD. She is currently a psychologist at Silver Hill New York, specializing in the assessment and treatment of personality disorders. Her research highlights and explains the lived experience of having a “favorite person” in BPD and she recently introduced the first formal definition of the term to the scholarly literature.

Registration Fees: 

  • BPD Lived Experience: $15
  • General Admission: $20

Those who register will be emailed the Zoom meeting link with instructions on the registration receipt and will receive a reminder email prior to the seminar.

Disclaimer:
These seminars do not take the place of medical advice or treatment. There will be resources available for those seeking more information about BPD and support. Registrants will be asked to complete a post-event survey to provide feedback about the seminar experience and help Emotions Matter learn more about the needs of the BPD community. 

Registration Policy:
Registration fees are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend the live seminar, a recording will be emailed to all registered participants following the event.

Emotions Matter Community Group Guidelines:
1. Your safety and well-being, as well as the safety of the event, is important to us.
2. Use respectful language. Words and body language matter. Be mindful of how others can interpret your communication.
3. We accept differences and promote acceptance, especially with regard to gender, sexual orientation, identity, race, ethnicity, age, religion, or politics.
4. Respect confidentiality. No photographs of other event participants.
5. Avoid making assumptions about other people’s experience of BPD. No judgment.
6. Show kindness and compassion for others who are struggling.
7. All are welcome to share via the chat and Q/A features, but participation is optional. No one person should monopolize the event time.
8. Avoid interrupting, which can make other event participants feel invalidated.
9. Avoid explicit expressions of self-harm or trauma, which may be upsetting to others.
10. If at any point you express concerns about your safety, we will offer support. If your emotions escalate and we are not able to comfort you, we will encourage you to reach out to your support system or consult a mental health professional.

Questions? Email info@emotionsmatterbpd.org.  

About This Event

A New Way of Thinking about BPD and Personality Disorders: A Shift from Categories to Dimensions
An Emotions Matter Live Seminar

Featuring Frank Yeomans, M.D. Ph.D., Alexandra Stein, Ph.D.

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 via Zoom
7:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM CT / 5:30 PM MT / 4:30 PM PT

About the Seminar:

How we understand and diagnose personality disorders has changed over time, with growing questions about whether the existing approach fully captures the complexity of these conditions and the people experiencing them. This webinar will introduce the Alternative Model for Personality Disorders (AMPD), a different way of understanding personality disorders, including borderline personality disorder (BPD), that goes beyond checklists of symptoms to consider how a person experiences themselves, relates to others, and navigates life, as well as the individual traits that shape their unique experiences. We’ll explore what BPD looks like through this diagnostic approach and how it can capture the different ways BPD can show up from person to person. We’ll also discuss what this approach may offer people with BPD, their loved ones, and mental health professionals, while considering some of the concerns that have been raised about its use.

About the Seminar:

  • This event will be hosted on Zoom

  • Attendees will have the option to appear on camera, and will remain muted throughout the presentation. This is so that our presenters have enough time to cover the content in their presentation

  • Questions may be submitted throughout the event using Zoom's Chat feature. Presenters will be answering audience submitted questions at the end of the presentation

  • If you unable to attend live, a recording will be emailed to all registered attendees after the seminar

About the Presenters:


Frank Yeomans, M.D., Ph.D.

Dr. Frank Yeomans is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College and Director of Training at the Personality Disorders Institute of Weill-Cornell. He is president of the International Society for Transference-Focused Psychotherapy and a founding member of Emotions Matter, where he now serves on the Education Committee. He headed Weill Cornell's specialized BPD unit for ten years and has co-authored several books on Transference-Focused Psychotherapy.

Alexandra Stein, Ph.D.

Alexandra Stein, Ph.D. is a clinician, researcher, and advocate dedicated to advancing a deeper understanding of BPD. She is currently a psychologist at Silver Hill New York, specializing in the assessment and treatment of personality disorders. Her research highlights and explains the lived experience of having a “favorite person” in BPD and she recently introduced the first formal definition of the term to the scholarly literature.

Registration Fees: 

  • BPD Lived Experience: $15
  • General Admission: $20

Those who register will be emailed the Zoom meeting link with instructions on the registration receipt and will receive a reminder email prior to the seminar.

Disclaimer:
These seminars do not take the place of medical advice or treatment. There will be resources available for those seeking more information about BPD and support. Registrants will be asked to complete a post-event survey to provide feedback about the seminar experience and help Emotions Matter learn more about the needs of the BPD community. 

Registration Policy:
Registration fees are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend the live seminar, a recording will be emailed to all registered participants following the event.

Emotions Matter Community Group Guidelines:
1. Your safety and well-being, as well as the safety of the event, is important to us.
2. Use respectful language. Words and body language matter. Be mindful of how others can interpret your communication.
3. We accept differences and promote acceptance, especially with regard to gender, sexual orientation, identity, race, ethnicity, age, religion, or politics.
4. Respect confidentiality. No photographs of other event participants.
5. Avoid making assumptions about other people’s experience of BPD. No judgment.
6. Show kindness and compassion for others who are struggling.
7. All are welcome to share via the chat and Q/A features, but participation is optional. No one person should monopolize the event time.
8. Avoid interrupting, which can make other event participants feel invalidated.
9. Avoid explicit expressions of self-harm or trauma, which may be upsetting to others.
10. If at any point you express concerns about your safety, we will offer support. If your emotions escalate and we are not able to comfort you, we will encourage you to reach out to your support system or consult a mental health professional.

Questions? Email info@emotionsmatterbpd.org.  

Date & Time

Wednesday, 11/04/2026
7:00pm EDT - 8:15pm EDT
Add to Calendar 11/04/2026 07:00:00 PM 11/04/2026 08:15:00 PM America/New_York A New Way of Thinking about BPD and Personality Disorders: A Shift from Categories to Dimensions A New Way of Thinking about BPD and Personality Disorders: A Shift from Categories to Dimensions An Emotions Matter Live Seminar Featuring Frank Yeomans, M.D. Ph.D., Alexandra Stein, Ph.D. Wednesday, November 4, 2026 via Zoom 7:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM CT / 5:30 PM MT / 4:30 PM PT About the Seminar: How we understand and diagnose personality disorders has changed over time, with growing questions about whether the existing approach fully captures the complexity of these conditions and the people experiencing them. This webinar will introduce the Alternative Model for Personality Disorders (AMPD), a different way of understanding personality disorders, including borderline personality disorder (BPD), that goes beyond checklists of symptoms to consider how a person experiences themselves, relates to others, and navigates life, as well as the individual traits that shape their unique experiences. We’ll explore what BPD looks like through this diagnostic approach and how it can capture the different ways BPD can show up from person to person. We’ll also discuss what this approach may offer people with BPD, their loved ones, and mental health professionals, while considering some of the concerns that have been raised about its use. About the Seminar: This event will be hosted on Zoom Attendees will have the option to appear on camera, and will remain muted throughout the presentation. This is so that our presenters have enough time to cover the content in their presentation Questions may be submitted throughout the event using Zoom's Chat feature. Presenters will be answering audience submitted questions at the end of the presentation If you unable to attend live, a recording will be emailed to all registered attendees after the seminar About the Presenters: Frank Yeomans, M.D., Ph.D. Dr. Frank Yeomans is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College and Director of Training at the Personality Disorders Institute of Weill-Cornell. He is president of the International Society for Transference-Focused Psychotherapy and a founding member of Emotions Matter, where he now serves on the Education Committee. He headed Weill Cornell's specialized BPD unit for ten years and has co-authored several books on Transference-Focused Psychotherapy. Alexandra Stein, Ph.D. Alexandra Stein, Ph.D. is a clinician, researcher, and advocate dedicated to advancing a deeper understanding of BPD. She is currently a psychologist at Silver Hill New York, specializing in the assessment and treatment of personality disorders. Her research highlights and explains the lived experience of having a “favorite person” in BPD and she recently introduced the first formal definition of the term to the scholarly literature. Registration Fees:  BPD Lived Experience: $15 General Admission: $20 Those who register will be emailed the Zoom meeting link with instructions on the registration receipt and will receive a reminder email prior to the seminar. Disclaimer: These seminars do not take the place of medical advice or treatment. There will be resources available for those seeking more information about BPD and support. Registrants will be asked to complete a post-event survey to provide feedback about the seminar experience and help Emotions Matter learn more about the needs of the BPD community.  Registration Policy: Registration fees are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend the live seminar, a recording will be emailed to all registered participants following the event. Emotions Matter Community Group Guidelines: 1. Your safety and well-being, as well as the safety of the event, is important to us. 2. Use respectful language. Words and body language matter. Be mindful of how others can interpret your communication. 3. We accept differences and promote acceptance, especially with regard to gender, sexual orientation, identity, race, ethnicity, age, religion, or politics. 4. Respect confidentiality. No photographs of other event participants. 5. Avoid making assumptions about other people’s experience of BPD. No judgment. 6. Show kindness and compassion for others who are struggling. 7. All are welcome to share via the chat and Q/A features, but participation is optional. No one person should monopolize the event time. 8. Avoid interrupting, which can make other event participants feel invalidated. 9. Avoid explicit expressions of self-harm or trauma, which may be upsetting to others. 10. If at any point you express concerns about your safety, we will offer support. If your emotions escalate and we are not able to comfort you, we will encourage you to reach out to your support system or consult a mental health professional. Questions? Email info@emotionsmatterbpd.org.  

Price

$15 - $20
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