Does someone you care about have trouble managing their emotions?
We offer information and support for loved ones of those with personality disorders
NEPDA Home Meetings
Where Understanding and Support Happen!
Monday, September 22, 2025
7 - 8 PM Eastern Time
“Fear in Parenting”
For Families of Loved Ones With a Personality Disorder
with Daniel Crump M.A. LICSW
Daniel Crump, Licensed Social Worker, has extensive experience, both here and abroad, helping adolescents and parents learn DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) skills. DBT is one of the gold standards in therapy for those challenged by emotional dysregulation. Daniel trained with Dr. Alan Fruzzetti and worked in McLean Hospital’s Outpatient DBT family program. In 2020, he co-founded The Be Center (thebecenter.net), and provides webinars for NEA-BPD (National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorders).
Daniel will explore the not-so-commonly discussed parental fear that arises when supporting loved ones on their recovery journey from Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and other mental health challenges. He will examine how fear can serve a constructive purpose, as well as present strategies for achieving “wise mind balance” during times when fear may be counterproductive. The meeting will feature examples, and our small group format will facilitate addressing questions..**
**DISCLAIMER: Information provided during or in connection with NEPDA's meetings and programs is for informational purposes only, is not to be utilized or relied upon for the diagnosis or treatment of any mental health or other condition and should not be a substitute for a diagnosis and/or treatment by a medical or other professional. Such information is not intended to constitute patient education or treatment and does not create any patient-physician relationship. Views expressed during NEPDA's meetings and programs are not endorsed by NEPDA, which is a volunteer organization that does not offer clinical mental health services or professional referrals.
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NEPDA is run by volunteers, but nevertheless, it costs to bring you the very best speakers. Your donations are our primary source of income. Please give at least $12 per meeting. More if you can. Less if you can’t.
NEPDA Home Meetings are limited to 50 participants so all questions are usually answered. By keeping numbers low, we hope to foster a sense of community and belonging. You can, of course, also remain anonymous by keeping your video screen off during meetings. Our meetings are not recorded.
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These virtual meetings, which take place on the fourth Monday of the month, formerly occurred in participants’ living rooms, thus the name, “Home Meetings”. The name stuck because we hope family and friends of those with personality disorders find a welcoming “home” with us at NEPDA. The format includes a presentation by a speaker and time for questions and sharing.
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Our Mission
Through NEPDA program/events, we offer education and support to loved ones of people with personality disorders, especially Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Through expert-led presentations and other events, we provide a space, free of stigma, for understanding, companionship, and hope. NEPDA supports people in relationship with those on the recovery journey.
NEPDA partners with other groups and organizations, including McLean Hospital in Belmont, Massachusetts. Consisting entirely of volunteers, NEPDA is a 501(c)(3) entity which operates through tax-deductible contributions and is viable only through the generosity of its supporters.
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