Posts by Debbie Corso
J’s Mom
OPI Intensive helped my daughter and family tremendously. My daughter had been in various treatment facilities for 5 consecutive years and she really needed help. We found OPI Intensive and after three days of interviews they accepted her! She completed the program in a year and the transformation was amazing!! She is living on her…
Read MoreMeet the team: Jenny Bell Martin, Director of Career & Volunteer
Jenny, you have been selected as the featured employee in OPI’s newsletter in the past, and you’ve been tapped again. What has changed for you in your position at OPI and your overall role since the last time we interviewed you? Over the past couple of years, a few things have changed for me at…
Read MoreD’s Mother
Dear OPI, Thank you so much for the work you have done with D. and for your obvious dedication to your job and to helping him move to this next stage in his life in a healthy and safe way. We were so impressed with the OPI program when we visited; the commitment that everyone…
Read MoreBPD: Overcoming the Constant Crisis
Borderline Personality Disorder is an intense condition. Reflecting back upon the early days of my suffering from BPD, particularly before I was properly diagnosed but definitely suffering, this fact is quite evident. It seemed that I was almost always in crisis. Sure, there were those periods of time when things were going smoothly, and I…
Read MoreCEU Opportunities for Guidance Counselors
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Read MoreEmotionally Sensitive? Five Ways to Survive (and Thrive) Over the Holidays
Whether you have Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) or simply consider yourself emotionally sensitive, the holidays can bring with them added challenges to be faced. With a little bit of preparation and a lot of self-care, you can reduce your emotional vulnerability and increase your emotional resiliency during this sometimes trying time of year. 1.) Remember…
Read MoreBPD: Disclosure, Boundaries, and Treatment
So, you found out you have Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Maybe you just recently found out, or maybe you’ve known for quite some time now. Learning you have this diagnosis can be quite scary for a number of reasons. The name alone can be confusing and alarming. People often confuse BPD with Dissociative Identity Disorder…
Read MorePast Trauma, Current Problems (Don’t Suffer in Silence)
People tend to associate PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) exclusively with war veterans. While this group is very susceptible to PTSD, they are not the only group. Anyone who has witnessed or experienced a traumatic event may find it difficult to function now as a result from trauma-related memories and other symptoms. This could be…
Read MoreLiving With BPD: Borderline Personality Disorder
Living with BPD is a journey filled with many ups & downs. We welcome back guest blogger Debbi Corso to share insights she has gained along her journey. I’ve had a lot to say about Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) over the years, and there’s no sign of there being a shortage of things for me…
Read MoreIsabel’s Mother
Isabel started having issues when she was 12 or 13. Then we all went through some major life changes and it worsened her BPD traits. She is very bright and always has ideas, but every time she tried and failed, it just made things worse for her and ratcheted up her symptoms even more. She…
Read MoreApril’s Mother
You have been so responsive to my daughter. I feel so confident about the therapist. This has literally changed my entire life.
Read MoreJill’s Parents
We can’t thank you enough for taking a really hard (and honestly sometimes we worried impossible) case and turning her around. I believe you have saved her life and we just want you to know how immeasurably grateful we are for all your hard work. Read the full testimonial HERE.
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