Borderline Personality Disorder

by Dean, Melanie A., Ph.D.

• ISBN13: 9781887537209
• ISBN10: 1887537201
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-01-26
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Summary

For some 5 to 16 million Americans, borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a pervasive pattern of instability that begins early in life. What are the three subgroups of BPD? How do you differentiate BPD from other disorders? What is the likelihood of recovery? is group or individual therapy more effective? What environmental, genetic, and biological influences may cause BPD? How do medications impact BPD symptoms? This book will help answer these and many other questions. At-a-glance features include: 7 typical characteristics of those with BPD Differential diagnostic concerns Treatment strategies for interpersonal, cognitive, dialectical behavior, and group therapy 13 predisposing factors for suicide 4 psychometric assessment tools New self-report and interview instruments Treatment dialog examples for various theoretical approaches Comparison table of 6 classes of medications used to treat BPD 6 key relapse prevention treatment strategies   Click here to view the Borderline Personality Disorder CE Exam!  

Table of Contents

Overview of Borderline Personality Disorder	1	(4)
How Common is Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?	2	(1)
What is the Likelihood of Recovery for those with BPD?	3	(2)
Diagnosing and Assessing Borderline Personality Disorder	5	(14)
What Criteria Are Used to Diagnose BPD?	5	(2)
Diagnostic Research	5	(2)
What are Typical Characteristics of Those with BPD?	7	(3)
Subgroups of BPD	9	(1)
What Tools are Used for Clinical Assessment?	10	(7)
Clinical Interview	10	(1)
Talking with Patients about Suicide	10	(2)
Self-Report and Interview Instruments	12	(1)
Psychometric Assessment Tools	13	(3)
Suicide Assessment	16	(1)
How is BPD Differentiated from Other Disorders?	17	(2)
Psychological Approaches to Treating BPD	19	(38)
What are the Various Individual Psychotherapeutic Approaches to Treating BPD?	20	(30)
The Psychodynamic Approach to Treating BPD	21	(1)
Commonly Used Defense Mechanisms	22	(1)
Treatment Goals and Strategies	22	(2)
Psychodynamic Therapy Efficacy	24	(2)
The Psychoanalytic Approach to Treating BPD	26	(1)
Treatment Goals and Strategies	26	(2)
Psychoanalytic Therapy Efficacy	28	(2)
The Interpersonal Psychotherapy Approach to Treating BPD	30	(1)
Treatment Goals and Strategies	31	(2)
Interpersonal Therapy Efficacy	33	(1)
The Cognitive Approach to Treating BPD	33	(1)
Treatment Goals and Strategies	34	(4)
Cognitive Therapy Efficacy	38	(1)
The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Approach to Treating BPD	38	(2)
Treatment Goals and Strategies	40	(3)
DBT Efficacy	43	(2)
The Cognitive Analytic Therapy Approach to Treating BPD	45	(1)
The Relapse Prevention Therapy Approach to Treating BPD	45	(2)
Treatment Goals and Strategies	47	(2)
Relapse Prevention Efficacy	49	(1)
How are Various Individual BPD Therapy Approaches Similar?	50	(1)
How Can Group Psychotherapy Help Those with BPD?	51	(1)
Treatment Strategies	51	(1)
Group Psychotherapy Efficacy	52	(1)
How Can Psychological Treatment Strategies be used to Manage Suicide Risk?	52	(5)
Using Suicide Contracts	53	(1)
Using Psychotherapy for Suicidal Patients	54	(1)
Understanding Key Issues Impacting Suicide Treatment Strategies	55	(2)
Biological Approaches to Treating BPD	57	(8)
What are the Genetic Indications for BPD?	57	(1)
What are the Neurobiological Indications for BPD?	58	(2)
Neurobiological Abnormalities	59	(1)
What Medications are used to Treat BPD, and How Effective are They?	60	(5)
Glossary	65	(6)
References	71	(10)
Index	81