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Overcoming Borderline Personality Disorder: A Family Guide For Healing And Change
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Borderline Personality Disorder (Bpd) Is Characterized By Unstable Moods, Negative Selfimage, Dangerous Impulsivity, And Tumultuous Relationships. Many People With Bpd Excel In Academics And Careers While Revealing Erratic, Selfdestructive, And Sometimes Violent Behavior Only To Those With Whom They Are Intimate. Others Have Trouble Simply Holding Down A Job Or Staying In School.Overcoming Borderline Personality Disorder Is A Compassionate And Informative Guide To Understanding This Profoundly Unsettlingand Widely Misunderstoodmental Illness, Believed To Affect Approximately 6% Of The General Population. Rather Than Viewing People With Bpd As Manipulative Opponents In A Bitter Struggle, Or Pitying Them As Emotional Invalids, Valerie Porr Cites Cuttingedge Science To Show That Bpd Is A True Neurobiological Disorder And Not, As Many Come To Believe, A Character Flaw Or The Result Of Bad Parenting. Porr Then Clearly And Accessibly Explains What Bpd Is, Which Therapies Have Proven Effective, And How To Rise Above The Weighty Stigma Associated With The Disorder. Offering Families And Loved Ones Supportive Guidance That Both Acknowledges The Difficulties They Face And Shows How They Can Be Overcome, Porr Teaches Empiricallysupported And Effective Coping Behaviors And Interpersonal Skills, Such As New Ways Of Talking About Emotions, How To Be Aware Of Nonverbal Communication, And Validating Difficult Experiences. These Skills Are Derived From Dialectical Behavior Therapy And Mentalizationbased Therapy, Two Evidencebased Treatments That Have Proven Highly Successful In Reducing Family Conflict While Increasing Trust. Overcoming Borderline Personality Disorder Is An Empowering And Hopeful Resource For Those Who Wish To Gain Better Understanding Of The Bpd Experienceand To Make Use Of These Insights In Daytoday Family Interactions.Winner Of The Abct Self Help Book Seal Of Merit Award 2011
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Overcoming Borderline Personality Disorder' about? A: This book provides a compassionate and informative guide to understanding borderline personality disorder (BPD), addressing its characteristics, effective therapies, and coping strategies for families.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Valerie Porr, a professional with expertise in mental health and therapeutic practices related to borderline personality disorder.
- Q: What are the main therapies discussed in the book? A: The book highlights Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Mentalization-based Therapy, which are evidence-based treatments known for effectively reducing conflict and improving trust in family dynamics.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 424 pages, providing a comprehensive overview of borderline personality disorder and its treatment.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on August 12, 2010.
- Q: Is this book suitable for families dealing with BPD? A: Yes, it offers supportive guidance for families and loved ones, helping them understand and navigate the challenges associated with BPD.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it accessible and easy to handle.
- Q: Is 'Overcoming Borderline Personality Disorder' considered a self-help book? A: Yes, it is recognized as a self-help resource and has won the ABCT Self Help Book Seal of Merit Award in 2011.
- Q: What key themes does the book explore? A: The book explores themes of understanding BPD, effective communication, coping strategies, and reducing stigma associated with the disorder.
- Q: Can this book help in improving family relationships affected by BPD? A: Yes, it teaches skills that can enhance interpersonal communication and understanding, which can help improve family relationships affected by BPD.