We believe that healing is supported not only in therapy but also through access to educational and supportive resources. Below are recommended books and websites that offer guidance, validation, and tools for understanding and managing BPD and CPTSD.
Books
For BPD:
“Borderline Personality Disorder Demystified” by Robert O. Friedel – Explains symptoms, treatment, and coping strategies in accessible language.
“Loving Someone with BPD” by Shari Y. Manning – Guidance for partners, family members, and friends supporting someone with BPD.
“Beyond Borderline: True Stories of Recovery from Borderline Personality Disorder” by John G. Gunderson & Perry D. Hoffman – Memoirs and stories of hope, recovery, and resilience.
“Building a Life Worth Living: A Memoir” by Marsha Linehan – Personal insight into her life, experiences with emotional dysregulation, and the development of DBT.
“The High-Conflict Couple” by Alan E. Fruzzetti – Focuses on understanding and managing relational patterns common in high-conflict or BPD-impacted relationships.
For Complex PTSD:
“Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving” by Pete Walker – A comprehensive guide for understanding and recovering from complex trauma.
“Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma” by Peter A. Levine – Introduces Somatic Experiencing techniques for trauma recovery.
“Nurturing Resilience” by Kristine Arthur – Explores relational and developmental approaches to trauma recovery.
“No Bad Parts” by Richard C. Schwartz – A guide to Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy for healing from trauma.
“Healing the Fragmented Selves of Trauma Survivors” by Janina Fisher – Practical strategies for integrating dissociated parts and managing complex trauma.
Websites & Online Resources
BPD Society of British Columbia - Local resources, peer support, and education for individuals and families affected by BPD in BC.
National Education Alliance for BPD (NEABPD) - Resources, education, and support networks for people living with BPD and their loved ones.
DBT Self Help - Free resources, worksheets, and guidance for learning DBT skills.
My Borderline Personality Disorder - Personal stories, education, and resources for living with BPD.
McLean Hospital - Offers information on BPD treatment, research, and clinical resources.
CPTSD Foundation - Provides a comprehensive range of trauma-informed programs and peer support services for survivors of complex trauma.
Healing and C-PTSD – A survivor-led community offering tools, support, and connection for those on the trauma healing journey.
Complex Trauma Resources – A comprehensive repository of information and resources on complex traumatic stress, created by professionals informed by lived experiences.