Relationship Management Of The Borderline Patient From Understanding To Treatment
Author: David L. Dawson (Editor); Harriet L. MacMillan (Editor)
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: 9781138004993
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: 11 June 2014
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: David L. Dawson (Editor); Harriet L. MacMillan (Editor)
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This volume offers guidelines for managing the therapist-patient relationship during crisis intervention and longer-term therapy with patients who exhibit borderline symptoms. Since to do no harm is the primary goal of any therapist who encounters such a patient, an appropriate therapist-patient relationship is crucial; moreover, skillful management of this relationship can, in itself, be the most effective and safe treatment. The authors present a conceptual model, based on self psychology and interpersonal theory, for reframing the borderline symptoms and the therapist's reactions. Case examples demonstrate effective relationship management and therapeutic interventions.