Emotions Matter BPD

It's #ThankfulThursday! At Emotions Matter, we're grateful for the community we've built together. From the connections made in our peer support groups to the encouragement shared at our events, we're reminded of how powerful it is to find people who understand.

Make time to slow down and reconnect with yourself! Join our final Journaling & Self-Expression Workshop of 2026 on November 12 at 7 PM ET. Explore guided prompts and writing as part of your BPD recovery journey. No experience needed! Register : secure.qgiv.com/for/bxmivd/e…

Giving Tuesday is only one month away! Help Emotions Matter continue providing peer support and educational programs for people impacted by BPD. You don't have to wait to make a difference - give the gift of connection today! emotionsmatterbpd.org/donate… #GivingTuesday #BPDAdvocacy

Happy Halloween! Living with BPD can mean hiding how you feel, but you deserve to be understood. Our BPD peer support groups offer a welcoming space to connect with others who understand. Learn more: emotionsmatterbpd.org/peer-s… #EmotionsMatter #BPDRecovery

What if there was a different way to understand BPD and recovery? Join Dr. Frank Yeomans and Dr. Alexandra Stein one week from today for a live seminar exploring the Alternative Model for Personality Disorders (AMPD). Register: secure.qgiv.com/for/bxmivd/e…

Happy International Artist Day! Art can express what words sometimes can't, and we're excited to celebrate the creativity of artists in the BPD community! Hear from Ellen Mattesi, curator of our 2026 BPD Art Show, a two-night virtual celebration of art and lived experience.

What does life beyond the hardest moments of BPD look like? We asked members of the BPD community to share their perspectives on recovery. Their responses remind us that our hardest days don't define our future. Swipe to hear from our community! #EmotionsMatter

What if we could understand BPD beyond diagnostic labels? Join us November 4 at 7:30 PM ET for a live seminar exploring a different approach to understanding BPD and what it could mean for recovery. Register today: secure.qgiv.com/for/bxmivd/e… #EmotionsMatter #BPD #BPDRecovery

Just TWO weeks until the 2026 BPD Art Festival! Swipe for a sneak peek at artwork by Julie Frank and Cecile L., and join us October 27 & 28 at 7 PM ET to experience The Space Between the Storms. secure.qgiv.com/for/bxmivd/e… #EmotionsMatter #BPDArtShow

For World Mental Health Day, Emotions Matter volunteer Varun shares his lived experience and reminds us why listening to and validating others is important. Every story deserves to be heard! #WorldMentalHealthDay #EmotionsMatter #BPDCommunity

We have an exciting lineup of fall programs at Emotions Matter! From live seminars to creative workshops and our BPD Art Festival, there are plenty of ways to learn and connect. Swipe to see what's coming up!

Join us October 27 & 28 at 7 PM ET on Zoom for our 2026 BPD Art Festival! Hear from artists about the stories behind their work and explore the role creativity can play in BPD recovery. Celebrate this year’s exhibit with us.

How will you show up for BPD? This Sunday, we’re coming together at Jackson Park for the Chicago Walk for BPD. Whether you walk with us or support from home, you can help strengthen a community built on connection and understanding. givebutter.com/walkforbpdchi…

We’re just days away from the Chicago Walk for BPD! Meet speaker Antoinette Del Rio, our Interim Executive Director and a lived experience advocate. Join us Oct. 4 to hear her story and message of hope for BPD recovery. Register today: givebutter.com/walkforbpdchi…

There’s still time to apply to join Emotions Matter’s Board of Directors! Help guide our organization as we continue serving the BPD community. If our mission speaks to you, we’d love to hear from you. Learn more and apply: emotionsmatterbpd.org/become…