TRAUMA CARE PSYCHOLOGY
Couples Therapy for Borderline Personality Disoder (BPD) in Ontario
This is a novel, structured, evidence-based therapy designed to help couples where one or both partners have BPD. It focuses on improving emotional regulation, reducing self-harm and suicidal behaviors, and enhancing relationship quality. The therapy involves both partners equally, aiming to strengthen the relationship and support each other's mental health.
Our BPD-Couples Program
Also known as “Sage”, this couples therapy helps partners navigate Borderline Personality Disorder together, reduce conflict, and strengthen emotional connection.
Program Overview
The protocol is delivered over 12 sessions, typically weekly, and includes:
Phase 1: Developing skills for emotional regulation and effective communication.
Phase 2: Addressing cognitive patterns that contribute to emotional dysregulation and relationship conflict.
Phase 3: Implementing strategies to prevent relapse and maintain improvements.
It has shown promising results in improving BPD symptoms, reducing relationship conflict, and enhancing the mental health of both partners. It provides a comprehensive approach to treating BPD within the context of intimate relationships.
Why Choose Couples Therapy for BPD?
Addresses BPD in the context of relationships – Focuses on both the individual with BPD and their partner, not just the individual.
Reduces conflict and improves communication – Provides skills to navigate arguments, emotional intensity, and misunderstandings safely.
Supports partner well-being – Helps partners cope with stress, understand BPD, and feel supported in the relationship.
Builds emotional connection – Strengthens intimacy, trust, and understanding between partners.
Structured, evidence-informed approach – Combines cognitive, emotional, and relational strategies in a clear 12-session format.
Promotes lasting coping skills – Empowers couples to manage BPD symptoms and relationship challenges beyond therapy.
Couples Therapy for BPD often lasts 12+ sessions and has been shown to be effective in helping couples navigate the challenges of BPD, leading to better outcomes for both individuals and their relationships.
Who this Program is For?
Couples therapy for BPD is designed for couples who are:
Navigating a partner’s Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Struggling with high conflict, emotional intensity, or communication difficulties
Seeking to strengthen trust, intimacy, and connection in their relationship
Looking for a structured, evidence-informed approach to manage BPD symptoms together
Interested in supporting both partners’ mental health and relationship well-being
This program is ideal for couples ready to work together to manage BPD symptoms, improve communication, and build a healthier, more connected partnership.
Otherwise known as “Sage”, this couples therapy was developed to address a critical gap in the treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). While many evidence-based therapies focus on the individual, BPD often causes significant interpersonal difficulties that affect intimate relationships. Sage was created to provide a structured, conjoint approach that helps both the individual with BPD and their partner understand the disorder, manage emotional intensity, reduce conflict, and strengthen emotional connection.
As it is a novel treatment, research findings are preliminary. So far research shows that Sage can reduce BPD symptoms, improve relationship functioning, and support both partners’ mental health in a structured, evidence-informed format.
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Teaching couples about BPD, its impact on relationships, and common patterns of emotional dysregulation.
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Strategies to manage crises, reduce self-harm risk, and maintain stability.
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Tools to express feelings safely, navigate intense emotions, and reduce conflict.
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Identifying and challenging unhelpful thoughts and relational patterns.
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Structured exercises to address disagreements and improve collaborative coping.
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Building trust, intimacy, and emotional support between partners.
How Couples Therapy for BPD Helps
This program helps couples affected by Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) work together to manage symptoms, improve communication, and strengthen emotional connection. The program provides a structured, evidence-informed approach that engages both partners in the healing process.
Getting Started
Starting therapy is simple and supportive:
Get in Touch
Book a Free 20-minute consultation to see if Regular Couples Therapy or a Couples Therapy Intensive is right for you in the link below. You can also email us directly at admin@traumacarepsychology.ca or call us at (647) 456-7500.Intake forms
Complete the online intake forms that we will send to you after the consultation call which help your therapist learn more about you.Joint First Assessment
The first one hour session is designed to gather information about the relationship dynamic so your therapist can create a personalized plan for the treatment based on the needs of your relationship.Individual Assessments
You will meet individually with your therapist so they can learn about previous history, mental health needs, and emotional patterns to learn. This will help them formulate a plan for the intensive that takes into account both of your needs.Begin your customized experience
You and your therapist will create an outline of the treatment plan based on information collected during the assessment. Collaboratively, you will decide which format is the best fit.
Contact Us
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HOURS
Monday-Friday
11 AM - 7 PM*
*Individual therapists’ availability may differ
LOCATION
3250 Bloor Street W. 6th floor, Suite 675
Toronto (Etobicoke), ON, M8Z 2X9
IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL THERAPY AVAILABLE
