Psychotherapy with Borderline Patients: An Integrated Approach

ISBN-13: 9780805842722 / Angielski / Twarda / 2002 / 210 str.

David M. Allen

Opis

Describing a treatment methodology for the psychotherapy of adult patients with borderline personality disorder or borderline traits, this book integrates ideas and techniques from biological, family systems, psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioural therapies. In addition, it aims to fill a need for a problem-focused, clinically oriented and operationalized treatment manual for patients in individual psychotherapy for the disorder that specifically addresses major ongoing family factors that trigger and reinforce the patient's self-destructive or self-defeating behaviour. Although the book contains some theoretical material about borderline family dynamics - the understanding of which is necessary for the therapist to employ the recommended therapy techniques - it is primarily devoted to practical solutions and specific clinical recommendations for commonly-encountered problem patient behaviour. Psychotherapists from all disciplines who treat the disorder may find this book useful.

Recenzje

"Allen builds on his excellent prior work on unified therapy by applying these concepts to the treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder. Clear theoretical formulations are interwoven with appropriate case material. Detailed recommendations for intervention with this extremely difficult group of patients are provided, and these recommendations often would be valuable in the treatment of a wider range of individuals with personality disorders."
—George Stricker, Ph.D.
Adelphi University

Spis treści

Contents: Preface. Part I: The Relationship Between Family of Origin and Individual Dynamics of Adults With Borderline Personality Disorder. The Borderline Family. Kin Selection, Self Sacrifice, and Family Homeostasis. Parental Role Confusion. Metacommunication in BPD Families. Part II: Unified Therapy of Patients With Borderline Personality Disorder. Rationale for the Treatment Approach. Transference. Initial Evaluation. Exploration and Interpretation. Strategies for Problem Resolution. Termination.

O autorze

David M. Allen