Relationship Management of the Borderline Patient - From Understanding to Treatment
Author(s): David L. Dawson (Editor); Harriet L. MacMillan (Editor)
Difficult & Abusive Relationships
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.
Product Information
General Fields
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- : Routledge
- : Routledge
- : 11 June 2014
- : books
Special Fields
- : David L. Dawson (Editor); Harriet L. MacMillan (Editor)
- : Paperback
- : English
- : 616.858520651
- : 234