Borderline personality disorder can have devastating effects on family life. However, research clearly shows that education and support can have great benefits. Family Connections is a 12-week class focusing on interpersonal and communication skills within the family. Researchers and family members will present their experiences with the course and offer advice on how to organize a Family Connections course.

• Perry Hoffman, Ph.D., president, National Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder, Rye, NY
• Alan Fruzzetti, Ph.D., director, Dialectical Behavior Program, University of Nevada, Reno, NV
• James Hall, family member, NAMI Texas, Fulshear, TX
• Diane Hall, family member, NAMI Texas, Fulshear, TX
• Moderator: Eileen White, member, NAMI National Board of Directors, Austin, TX