A psychotherapeutic workbook that clinicians can use with those newly diagnosed with borderline personality disorder to provide basic information about the disorder and to suggest ways for clients to manage the disorder.
About the author vii
Preface ix
Series Editor Preface xi
Acknowledgements xiii
UNDERSTANDING YOUR ILLNESS
Below are common questions that you, your family and others may ask when discussing your condition: Borderline Personality Disorder. These questions will provide the format for the sessions and hopefully provide you with information that enhances your understanding, so that you can lead a more positive life.
Session 1 1
What does personality mean? 3
What is a personality disorder? 8
What have people said about Borderline Personality Disorder? 10
What is it like to suffer from Borderline Personality Disorder? 11
Session 2 15
Can you inherit Borderline Personality Disorder? 17
Is it something to do with the brain? 17
Does the environment in which you grew up cause you to develop
Borderline Personality Disorder? 19
What famous people suffer from Borderline Personality Disorder? 21
Session 3 23
What are the symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder? 25
What famous people have self harmed? 35
Session 4 41
What are talking therapies? 43
What are creative arts therapies? 49
What are the roles of professionals who treat me? 52
What difficulties might I anticipate regarding a working relationship with mylCi
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