Explore the complexities of Borderline Personality Disorder in this comprehensive 5-hour course. Delve into various aspects of BPD, including its symptoms, types, and how they change with age. Examine the differences between BPD and other disorders such as Histrionic Personality Disorder, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, and Bipolar Disorder. Investigate the relationship between BPD and emotions like shame, guilt, and anger. Learn about the fear of abandonment, splitting, and emotion dysregulation associated with BPD. Analyze the impact of BPD on romantic relationships and explore its connection to substance use disorders, autism spectrum disorder, and maternal relationships. Study case examples, including the challenges of treating "Borderline Woman - Psychopathic Man" couples. Gain insights into BPD in men, quiet BPD, and the concept of borderline abuse. Understand the etiological and risk factors for BPD, as well as its effects on loneliness and the search for meaning in life.