Emotions Matter Presents: Demystifying Borderline Personality Disorder, An Educational Workshop on March 5 2026

Emotions Matter Presents: Demystifying BPD, An Educational Workshop

Thursday, March 5 2026 via Zoom

7pm EST, 6pm CST, 5pm MST, 4pm PST

Demystifying Borderline Personality Disorder: A Workshop to Inspire Hope, Education and Healing

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental health diagnosis that impacts up to 1.6% of the population.  Yet, most people don't know about it.  Information about BPD on the internet is often unreliable, due to stigma or misinformation.  It is also hard to find trained health care providers to treat BPD.

This can create despair among people and family members who are newly diagnosed. It can be challenging to know where to turn and what to do when one suspects they may have BPD.

Join Emotions Matter's Educational Workshop, "Demystifying Borderline Personality Disorder," to

• Improve understanding of borderline personality disorder 

• Correct misperceptions or stigma

• Hear from people with lived experience of BPD

• Illuminate pathways to recovery 

• Meet the Emotions Matter Community 

• Learn practical peer tips and share recovery resources

Presenter Bios

Jonathan Coico LCSW serves as an Emotions Matter Board member. He earned his undergraduate degree from Columbia University in the City of New York and his Master of Social Work Degree from New York University. Currently he serves as Outpatient Services Clinical Lead at Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan CT where he designs, launches and facilitates new group programming, manages all outpatient clinicians at Silver Hill Hospital, teaches MSW students, performs assessments and other hospital-related leadership duties. Jonathan also owns Jonathan M. Coico LCSW PC, specializing in the treatment of severe personality pathology and high risk cases (including treatment of patients, families as well as advocacy work in the BPD community).

Nicole Carta is an alphabet soup survivor who is actively engaged in her recovery. She works with children as a certified behavior technician. Nicole volunteers for several causes she is passionate about and is most proud of her role as an advocate and peer facilitator with Emotions Matter. Nicole is happiest with a good book and one of her cats on her lap.

Varun Joshi is someone with borderline personality disorder who has achieved long-term recovery and is dedicated to helping others with the disorder find healing and peace. He currently serves as an Emotions Matter Board member. Varun's primary focuses are advocacy, destigmatization, and sharing clear, practical knowledge about BPD and strategies for managing and overcoming its symptoms. He does this through his YouTube and TikTok channels, as well as through speaking engagements. In his free time, Varun enjoys skateboarding, playing video games, and spending time with his wife.

Session will last 75 minutes.  Discussion will focus on education and support with an emphasis on sharing lived experiences in a judgement free, compassionate environment. 

Space is limited to 30 participants.  Registraton required.

Registration Fees:

• BPD Lived Experience: $20
• General Admission: $30

Registration will be emailed the Zoom meeting link with instructions on the registration receipt, and will receive a reminder email prior to the meeting.

This discussion does not take the place of medical advice or treatment. There will be resources available for those seeking more information about BPD. Participants will receive handouts with resources as part of registration fee.

Questions?  Email info@emotionsmatterbpd.org.