New Hope for People with Borderline Personality Disorder: Your Friendly, Authoritative Guide to the Latest in Traditional and Complementary Solutions

by Neil R. Bockian Ph.D., Nora Elizabeth Villagran, Valerie Ma Porr, Theodore Millon (Foreword by)

Overview

Discover Exciting New Treatments for Borderline Personality Disorder
Now you can overcome the symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BPD) and develop a more positive outlook on life, starting today. Inside is a compassionate and complete look at the most up-to-date information on managing the symptoms of BPD as well as coping strategies for you, your friends, and your loved ones. This thoughtful book will teach you how to manage your moods, develop lasting and meaningful relationships, and create a fulfilling, happier state of mind. Your new world of hope starts now as you uncover:
·Effective methods for building self-esteem and minimizing negative thoughts
·Early intervention for children with BPD symptoms
·Information on how psychotherapy can help modify and enhance coping abilities
·Cutting-edge alternative and complementary therapies
·And much more!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761525721
Publisher:	Harmony/Rodale
Publication date:	06/25/2002
Series:	New Hope
Edition description:	1ST
Pages:	352
Sales rank:	1,043,917
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Neil R. Bockian, Ph.D., associate professor of clinical psychology and behavioral medicine at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Chicago campus, is coauthor of The Personality Disorders Treatment Planner. Dr. Bockian lives in Chicago.

Valerie Porr, M.A., is the founder of the national nonprofit education and advocacy organization Treatment and Research Advancements Association for Personality Disorder (TARA APD), representing consumers, families, and providers affected by BPD. She lives in New York City.

Nora Elizabeth Villagran, M.A., is a reporter for the San Jose Mercury News and a frequent speaker on writing, journalism, and inspirational topics. She lives in San Francisco.

Table of Contents

	Foreword	ix
	Acknowledgments	xi
	Introduction	xv
1.	What Is Borderline Personality Disorder?	1
2.	Diagnosis: Looking for Answers	43
3.	Psychotherapy	73
4.	Medications for Borderline Personality Disorder	119
5.	Mind-Body Therapies for Borderline Personality Disorder	139
6.	Alternative Approaches in Treatment	153
7.	Nutrition and Exercise	173
8.	Self-Help	189
9.	Family Perspective of Borderline Personality Disorder	229
10.	Future Directions	245
Appendix A	Referral Resources	261
Appendix B	Self-Help Books, Videos, and Web Sites	269
Appendix C	Medication Algorithms	293
	Notes	297
	Glossary	315
	Index	323

Editorial Reviews

"New Hope for People with Borderline Personality Disorder addresses questions that are commonly raised about this often crippling disorder and thereby provides a valuable public health service."
—John G. Gunderson M.D., professor of psychiatry, Harvard Medical School

"With up-to-date information about the nature of borderline pathology and its treatment, this book is written in a humane and sympathetic style. Those with BPD, as well as members of their families, will benefit greatly from reading it."
—Joel Paris, Ph.D., professor and chair of psychiatry, McGill University

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