Art and Writing Groups
Having Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)/Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD) can feel isolating, lonely, and confusing - particularly when first receiving a diagnosis. In 2018, we launched free art and creative writing groups for adults diagnosed with the condition. These activity groups offer a safe, non-judgmental, and welcoming environment for individuals to express themselves creatively. No prior skill or experience is necessary for attendance.
We are really excited to be starting our Art Group sessions again on Tuesday 13th May 2025!
Our Art Group is a non-judgmental, welcoming group for adults with a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) / Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD) to be creative. The groups focus on exploring and celebrating the positive aspects of participants' lives, rather than as therapy sessions to address difficulties. In the art group, we create art that expresses our qualities, interests, quirks, happy memories, and more. In the writing group, we engage in games, writing exercises, discussions, and other activities to produce writing that expresses our individuality and helps with emotion regulation.
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No prior artistic skill or experience is necessary for attendance!
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It is completely free and is open to anyone over 18 who has a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) / Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD).
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We start back on Tuesday 13th May 2025 from 3pm-4.30pm. Sessions will then run every 4 weeks.
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Groups take place here at Borderline Arts - 119 Osmaston Road, Derby, DE1 2GD (opposite Ozzy Road Church).
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Booking is ESSENTIAL to secure a place, so please click on this link to join: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/borderline-arts-art-group-tickets
For more information please go to Facebook or Instagram, request to join our private Facebook group using the QR code on this page or email workshops@borderlinearts.org
About the Workshops
The groups focus on exploring and celebrating the positive aspects of participants' lives, rather than as therapy sessions to address difficulties. In the art group, we create art that expresses our qualities, interests, quirks, happy memories, and more. In the writing group, we engage in games, writing exercises, discussions, and other activities to produce writing that expresses our individuality and helps with emotion regulation.
The positive focus is deliberately chosen to challenge the perception that individuals with BPD are defined solely by their diagnosis and the associated symptoms. We aim to create a space where members can have fun while creatively expressing themselves and building a more positive self-image and sense of identity.
What our members say...
Attending this group has really opened up a new way for me to express myself. Things are still very tough, but having a safe, friendly environment where my inner creativity is encouraged to come out has been so beneficial for me.
And now I'm using the skills I learn in the group to help me at home - art is now helping me in times of crisis as a distraction/ soothing technique that I wouldn't have used before. This group has been a real lifeline for me, so I just want to let you know it really is appreciated.