Noa Tulchinsky is in her third year as an honors student completing her B.A in psychology in the counseling and mental health concentration. Her research interests include understanding the underlying mechanisms of intentional and appraisal biases in individuals with BPD, and wishes to shed light on the complexities of this disorder and its impact on personal perceptions and interactions. Noa has a fascination with the role of significant others in shaping and influencing these biases. Recognizing the profound impact of close relationships on individuals with BPD, Noa wants to explore how the attitudes, behaviors, and support systems provided by partners and loved ones can either exacerbate or alleviate the challenges associated with the disorder. In addition Noa is also a grief counseling facilitator at the Center for Grief and Healing, and she aspires to pursue graduate studies in counseling/clinical psychology to delve deeper into the intricacies of human behavior, therapeutic interventions, and the multifaceted dynamics of mental health disorders.