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Self-Compassion and DBT: How New Treatment Approaches Transform BPD Recovery with Amanda Smith

Jan 22, 2026
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Amanda Smith
In this insightful conversation, Amanda Smith, a licensed clinical social worker and DBT therapist with nearly two decades of experience, discusses her new book on self-compassion for those with borderline personality disorder traits. Amanda emphasizes how integrating self-compassion into treatment enhances recovery and emotional regulation. She highlights the importance of understanding and addressing core BPD symptoms, the role of families in supporting loved ones, and shares transformative recovery stories that inspire hope.
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INSIGHT

Life Worth Living Is The Core DBT Goal

  • Creating a life worth living is the central DBT goal for people with BPD because they often make bad situations worse.
  • Amanda Smith emphasizes equipping clients with skills to replace self-sabotage and move toward recovery.
INSIGHT

BPD Is Treatable With Evidence-Based Care

  • Understanding and treatment of BPD improved dramatically over the past two decades.
  • Amanda Smith notes many people no longer meet diagnostic criteria after evidence-based treatment like DBT.
ADVICE

DBT Addresses The Full Symptom Range

  • Use DBT to address the full range of BPD symptoms, including self-harm.
  • Consider co-occurring disorders and combine treatments when necessary.
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