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ABCT Personality/Personality Disorder SIG @abct-ppdsig.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Present your poster by submitting your abstract using the link attached below. The last day to submit is 11:59 PM EST on Wednesday, September 30th. 💫 Link: yalesurvey.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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ABCT Personality/Personality Disorder SIG @abct-ppdsig.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Ready, set, go!🏁 The Yale-NEABPD Virtual Conference this year will be held on Friday, October 2nd, 2026. This year's theme is Families First: Advancing Care, Connection, and Hope in Borderline Personality Disorder.

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ABCT Personality/Personality Disorder SIG @abct-ppdsig.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Practical CBT strategies: values, cognitive flexibility, exposure & mindfulness. Get your tickets for $35 (1 CE), FREE for students w/ code PERSONALITY. All proceeds support ABCT's Personality/PD SIG. Register: dashboard.personality-compass.com/p-pd-sig-web...

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Treating BPD with Confidence: A generalist Approach

Learn practical CBT strategies for treating borderline personality disorder (BPD), including values, cognitive flexibility, exposure, and mindfulness.

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ABCT Personality/Personality Disorder SIG @abct-ppdsig.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Most therapists have folks with BPD features on their caseloads, and you don't need to be a specialist to treat it well. Join Dr. Shannon Sauer-Zavala for a live webinar: "Treating BPD with Confidence: A Generalist Approach." 📅 Fri, Sept 25, 12–1 PM ET

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ABCT Personality/Personality Disorder SIG @abct-ppdsig.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

So excited for this! Get your tickets for this webinar!

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ABCT Personality/Personality Disorder SIG @abct-ppdsig.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

We’re accepting poster submissions for the 2025 SIG Expo @abctnow.bsky.social in Baltimore this November! 🎉 This is our FOURTH year at the Expo, and we can’t wait to feature your work! 👇 Submission details below — we’re excited to review!

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ABCT Personality/Personality Disorder SIG @abct-ppdsig.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

This free, #virtualevent will explore how #DBT skills can help #mentalhealth trainees navigate difficult conversations (e.g., stigma) across professional settings. Workshop Team: @kellyannnavarre.bsky.social MA, @ Paloma Zabala Rossy, MA, @ Omega Luxor, BA, @.Jessica Qiu, BA

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ABCT Personality/Personality Disorder SIG @abct-ppdsig.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Drum roll, please… 🥁 We are excited to announce that on Saturday, August 15th at 11:35 am, the PD Sig’s Diversity Task Force will conduct a professional development workshop. Link to Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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ABCT Personality/Personality Disorder SIG @abct-ppdsig.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

The application is easy: just a short abstract, due Aug 20. Students welcome (there's a Student Poster Award too!). If you’re interested in submitting, please send us a DM. Hope to see your work there! 🎉 #ABCT2026 #PersonalityPsych

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ABCT Personality/Personality Disorder SIG @abct-ppdsig.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

📢 ABCT Personality SIG Poster Opportunity! Have a poster that wasn't ready in March or didn't make the cut this year? Present it at the ABCT SIG Expo, Fri Nov 13. It's a poster session + reception with food, drinks, and great networking. 🧠

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ABCT Personality/Personality Disorder SIG @abct-ppdsig.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

We are so excited for ABCT 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland🦀 🎉 We love the annual convention for many reasons, but we want to know what P/PD research will be taking the stage and hitting the poster stands this year ✨ Comment to share what research you’re excited for this year!

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ABCT Personality/Personality Disorder SIG @abct-ppdsig.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Symposium is August 15! Theme: Clinical Science for All Submission portal available via the flyer QR code or by clicking here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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ABCT Personality/Personality Disorder SIG @abct-ppdsig.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Calling all student researchers! 📣 The ABCT Student SIG is partnering with the PPD SIG Diversity Task Force for their fourth annual Student Research Symposium! FREE, virtual, and open to undergrads, post-baccs, and grad students. Submit a poster, talk, data blitz, or workshop abstract by July 15.

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ABCT Personality/Personality Disorder SIG @abct-ppdsig.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

She’s currently working on a project examining how social support buffers against interpersonal rejection in people with BPD features. You can explore her work here 🔍: scholar.google.com/citations?us...

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ABCT Personality/Personality Disorder SIG @abct-ppdsig.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Happy #TraineeTuesday! 🎉 This week features Elsa Baumgartner (she/her), a second-year clinical psychology PhD student at American University in the Interpersonal Emotion Lab. Elsa’s research aims to understand how BPD is shaped by emotion dysregulation, both internally and interpersonally.

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ABCT Personality/Personality Disorder SIG @abct-ppdsig.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

personalized and culturally competent care. You can find her on LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra...) and explore her work here: scholar.google.com/citations?us...

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ABCT Personality/Personality Disorder SIG @abct-ppdsig.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

This week’s #TraineeTuesday is Alex Barnhill (she/her), a Research Technician in the Mood, Anxiety, and Transdiagnostic Treatment with Dr. Matt Southward. Alex’s research aims to understand how and for whom psychological treatments are most effective with the goal of improving

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ABCT Personality/Personality Disorder SIG @abct-ppdsig.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

In the midst of spring 💐, and as we pick flowers and fight allergies 🤧, we remain committed to expanding research in personality and personality disorders. Let us know what research opportunities are happening in our community! Comment or DM us to share your opportunity and stay connected 😀

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ABCT Personality/Personality Disorder SIG @abct-ppdsig.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

using AI and machine learning approaches. Through this work, she aims to advance more precise and equitable models of psychological assessment and risk prediction.

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ABCT Personality/Personality Disorder SIG @abct-ppdsig.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Happy #TraineeTuesday 🥳 This week, we’re excited to highlight Tu Do @tudo1.bsky.social a second-year clinical psychology PhD student at Washington University in St. Louis. Her research focuses on predicting mental health outcomes and understanding personality in minority populations

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ABCT Personality/Personality Disorder SIG @abct-ppdsig.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Noa’s recent presentation concluded that suicidal self-injury (SSI) communication predicts subsequent SSI behavior in individuals with BPD, with relationship satisfaction moderating this association. See poster below! 👏

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ABCT Personality/Personality Disorder SIG @abct-ppdsig.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Hello research enthusiasts! 😀 This week's #TraineeTuesday features Noa Tulchinsky- Lab co-ordinator at the TULiP Lab, at York University! Noa’s research interests examine patterns of suicidal self-injurious acts in BPD populations and relationship communication.

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ABCT Personality/Personality Disorder SIG @abct-ppdsig.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

short-term relief but lead to long-term harm, including substance use, binge eating and purging, and non-suicidal self-injury. Explore her work here🔎: scholar.google.com/citations?us...

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ABCT Personality/Personality Disorder SIG @abct-ppdsig.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

This week’s #TraineeTuesday features @julianic.bsky.social a 5th-year Clinical Psych PhD student at the University of Louisville. Julia’s research examines how systems of oppression undermine emotion regulation and contribute to dysregulated behaviors that may provide

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ABCT Personality/Personality Disorder SIG @abct-ppdsig.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Shaking off our winter hibernation just in time…❄️🐻 ✨ ABCT submission deadline tonight! ✨ Good luck to everyone putting the finishing touches on their submissions! Can’t wait to see you all in Baltimore @abctnow.bsky.social this November! 🎉📚

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ABCT Personality/Personality Disorder SIG @abct-ppdsig.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

@mattsouthward.bsky.social wrapped up his term as P/PD SIG Chair on Friday, and we’re excited to welcome Chris Conway as our new Chair and Nathaniel Herr as Chair-Elect! 🎉 We had such a lively, energizing SIG meeting and an awesome time at the happy hour that evening!

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Matt Southward @mattsouthward.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Huge congratulations to all the @abct-ppdsig.bsky.social poster presenters at @abctnow.bsky.social this year! 📊📈

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Matt Southward @mattsouthward.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

The @abct-ppdsig.bsky.social & friends stayed pretty buttoned-up this @abctnow.bsky.social 😉👔

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ABCT Personality/Personality Disorder SIG @abct-ppdsig.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Our SIG’s Happy Hour is calling your name — good food, great people, and the best vibes at ABCT weekend. Come hang out with us! 🍤🥂💙 Haven’t snagged your ticket for tomorrow night yet? Check out the link below!😎 bit.ly/ppdsig2025

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Matt Southward @mattsouthward.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

BUTTONS. ARE. BACK. Find any @abct-ppdsig.bsky.social member this week at @abctnow.bsky.social in NOLA to get your FREE button(s) to show off your true personality! 📸 credit to Thea McAfee, Alex Barnhill, & Hana Nip

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ABCT Personality/Personality Disorder SIG @abct-ppdsig.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Looking for a rundown of P/PD-related events for ABCT weekend? We’ve got you covered 😎 T-3 days! 🎉

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ABCT Personality/Personality Disorder SIG @abct-ppdsig.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

🚨6 days away from our favorite night of the year!🚨 Have you reserved your spot? If not, head to the link below! Can't wait to see you there! 🥳 www.eventbrite.com/e/personalit...

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Personality/Personality Disorders SIG Happy Hour

We look forward to connecting with you all at our third happy hour event with food and beverages galore!

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ABCT Personality/Personality Disorder SIG @abct-ppdsig.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Did somebody say...happy hour? Join us at 8:30pm on Friday 11/21! Scan the QR code below to reserve your spot! Kick back after a long day of conference-ing and enjoy food, drinks, and more at Pier 424 Seafood Market! We can’t wait to hear about your ABCT adventures 🥳

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ABCT Personality/Personality Disorder SIG @abct-ppdsig.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Attention P/PD SIG members! Please check your email & fill out the recent poll confirming your attendance at our happy hour on 11/21 ABCT weekend🥳 (and happy almost Halloween to all! 👻)

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ABCT Personality/Personality Disorder SIG @abct-ppdsig.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

👀 Deadline check: 9 days left! Apply today for the P/PD SIG Diversity Travel Award 🎉 See you in NOLA @abctnow.bsky.social ! 🏙️🎺🍹

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ABCT Personality/Personality Disorder SIG @abct-ppdsig.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Follow her on X @_KimberlyJG, connect with her on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/kimberly-...), and check out her blog where she writes about how emerging quantitative methods, data tools, and technologies can advance BPD research and care: substack.com/@kimberlyjgi...

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ABCT Personality/Personality Disorder SIG @abct-ppdsig.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

This week’s #TraineeTuesday features Kimberly Gilbert, a second-year M.S. student in Clinical Research Methods at Fordham University. Kimberly's research focuses on the relationship between identity and interpersonal processes in BPD.

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ABCT Personality/Personality Disorder SIG @abct-ppdsig.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

🚨One month left to apply! 🚨 The P/PD SIG Diversity Travel Award helps defray costs of attending the upcoming @abctnow.bsky.social conference in New Orleans. Apply by September 29th to be considered! ✈️🌎

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ABCT Personality/Personality Disorder SIG @abct-ppdsig.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

🗓 Deadline: Sept 29, 2025 @ 11:59 PM EST 🔗 Info + Application: sites.google.com/view/ppdiver... 📩 Submit to @kellyannnavarre.bsky.social : k.navarre@vikes.csuohio.edu

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Diversity Task Force - Diversity Travel Award

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ABCT Personality/Personality Disorder SIG @abct-ppdsig.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

The P/PD SIG's diversity travel award is 🌟LIVE 🌟This award is intended to defray travel costs associated with attending the upcoming @abctnow.bsky.social conference in New Orleans.

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ABCT Personality/Personality Disorder SIG @abct-ppdsig.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

dysregulation—particularly through an idiographic lens on identity and interpersonal processes in BPD. Kellyann also studies stigma, barriers to care, and DBT. Follow along @kellyannnavarre.bsky.social and learn more about their work on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kellyann-...

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ABCT Personality/Personality Disorder SIG @abct-ppdsig.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

It’s #TraineeTuesday! Meet Kellyann Navarre, an Adjunct Psychology Professor at Michigan’s MCCC and a researcher with the Yale UPLiFT Lab and University of Toronto. Her work focuses on personality disorders and real-time outcomes like suicidality, NSSI, and emotion

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ABCT Personality/Personality Disorder SIG @abct-ppdsig.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

🚨P/PD SIG poster abstracts are due TODAY! 📝✨🚨 Send yours to Sonya Varma at svarma@yorku.ca ✏️ Subject line: [Your Name] P/PD SIG poster abstract submission We can’t wait to see your work! 💡🎉 #ABCT2025

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Matt Southward @mattsouthward.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Potential grad applicants: I'm hoping to take 1-2 new students this cycle! There's no need to email me in advance unless you have specific questions that aren't answered on the lab or psych department's website - everyone's applications will be considered equally. u.osu.edu/mattlab/2025...

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Accepting 1-2 new students this cycle! ☝️/✌️

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ABCT Personality/Personality Disorder SIG @abct-ppdsig.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

August 8th is coming fast! 🚨 Don’t miss your chance to showcase your work — we can’t wait to review what you’ve been working on! 📝✨

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ABCT Personality/Personality Disorder SIG @abct-ppdsig.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

🗓 Deadline: Sept 29, 2025 @ 11:59 PM EST 🔗 Info + Application: sites.google.com/view/ppdiver... 📩 Submit to @kellyannnavarre.bsky.social : k.navarre@vikes.csuohio.edu

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ABCT Personality/Personality Disorder SIG @abct-ppdsig.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

The P/PD SIG's diversity travel award is 🌟LIVE 🌟This award is intended to defray travel costs associated with attending the upcoming @abctnow.bsky.social conference in New Orleans.

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ABCT Personality/Personality Disorder SIG @abct-ppdsig.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

August 8th is coming fast! 🚨 Don’t miss your chance to showcase your work — we can’t wait to review what you’ve been working on! 📝✨

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ABCT Personality/Personality Disorder SIG @abct-ppdsig.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

🚨 We’re accepting poster submissions for the 2025 SIG Expo @abctnow.bsky.social in NOLA this November! 🎉 This is our third year at the Expo, and we can’t wait to feature your work! 👇 Submission details below — we’re excited to review! 🥳

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