This study investigated the discharge practice of a Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) by examining records (electronic and file) of clients discharged between April 2005 and March 2006. Out of a total of 211 discharged clients a random sample of 20 clients was selected to exam…
In the field of psychology, there are many different ways to understand or make sense of a phenomenon. Researchers, theorists, or practitioners can approach topics via many different paradigms or schools of thought that guide their general understanding, programs of research or …
More research is needed in order to determine how childhood invalidation may contribute toward the development of borderline personality disorder (BPD) symptoms. Two possible mediators that may explain the relationship between childhood invalidation and BPD symptoms are rejectio…
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a debilitating personality disorder that impacts anywhere between 1% to 5% of Americans. Studies claim that women are significantly more at risk than men to suffer from this disorder and may experience stronger symptoms. Previous research…
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based, long-term psychotherapy initially developed to treat Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) patients and/or highly suicidal patients. DBT involves four treatment modes: tailored individual therapy, phone coaching from the…
This thesis addresses the question of how equine-facilitated psychotherapy (EFP) can be a beneficial modality for adolescents with borderline personality disorder (BPD) in working through various symptoms including suicidality, self-injurious behavior, history of trauma, impulsi…
A revised and updated edition of the bestselling guide to understanding borderline personality disorder.
People with borderline personality disorder (BPD) experience such violent and frightening mood swings that they often fear for their sanity. They can be euphoric one moment, despairing and depressed the next. There are an estimated 18 million sufferers of BPD living in America t…
A revised and updated edition of the bestselling guide to understanding borderline personality disorder.
People with borderline personality disorder (BPD) experience such violent and frightening mood swings that they often fear for their sanity. They can be euphoric one moment, despairing and depressed the next. There are an estimated 18 million sufferers of BPD living in America t…
A revised and updated edition of the bestselling guide to understanding borderline personality disorder.
"For years BPD was difficult to describe, diagnose, and treat. But with this classic guide, Dr. Jerold J. Kreisman and health writer Hal Staraus offer much-needed professional advice, helping victims and their families understand and cope with this troubling, shockingly widespre…
"For years BPD was difficult to describe, diagnose, and treat. But with this classic guide, Dr. Jerold J. Kreisman and health writer Hal Staraus offer much-needed professional advice, helping victims and their families understand and cope with this troubling, shockingly widespre…
"For years BPD was difficult to describe, diagnose, and treat. But with this classic guide, Dr. Jerold J. Kreisman and health writer Hal Staraus offer much-needed professional advice, helping victims and their families understand and cope with this troubling, shockingly widespre…