Covering the range of clinical presentations, treatments, and
levels of care, Borderline Personality Disorder: A Clinical Guide,
Second Edition, provides a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and
treatment of borderline personality disorder (BPD). The second
edition includes new research about BPD's relationship to other
disorders and up-to-date descriptions of empirically validated
treatments, including cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic
approaches. Compelling new research also indicates a much better
prognosis for BPD than previously known.
A pioneer in the field, author John Gunderson, M.D., director of
the Borderline Personality Disorder Center at McLean Hospital,
draws from nearly 40 years of research and clinical experience. The
guide begins with a clear and specific definition of BPD, informed
by a nuanced overview of the historical evolution of the diagnosis
and a thoughtful discussion of misdiagnosis. Offering a complete
evaluation of treatment approaches, Dr. Gunderson provides an
authoritative overview of the treatment options and describes
in-depth each modality of treatment, including pharmacotherapy,
family therapy, individual and group therapy, and
cognitive-behavioral therapies.
Unlike other works, this book guides clinicians in using
multiple modalities, including the sequence of treatments and the
types of changes that can be expected from each mode. The
discussion of each treatment emphasizes empirically validated
therapies, helping clinicians choose modalities that work best for
specific patients. In addition, Borderline Personality Disorder: A
Clinical Guide, Second Edition, also outlines therapeutic
approaches for multiple settings, such as hospitalization, partial
hospitalization or day hospital programs, and levels of outpatient
care.
Complementing the well-organized treatment guide are a series of
informative and intriguing sidebars, providing insight into the
subjective experience of BPD, addressing myths about therapeutic
alliances in BPD, and questioning the efficacy of contracting for
safety. Throughout the book, Dr. Gunderson recommends specific do's
and don'ts for disclosing the diagnosis, discussing medications,
meeting with families, starting psychotherapy, and managing
suicidality.
A synthesis of theory and practical examples, Borderline
Personality Disorder: A Clinical Guide, Second Edition, provides a
thorough and practical manual for any clinician working with BPD
patients.
General
Imprint: |
American Psychiatric Publishing Inc
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
June 2008 |
First published: |
May 2008 |
Authors: |
John G. Gunderson
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As told to: |
Paul S. Links
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Dimensions: |
229 x 150 x 19mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
366 |
Edition: |
2nd Revised edition |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-58562-335-8 |
Categories: |
Books >
Medicine >
Other branches of medicine >
Psychiatry
|
LSN: |
1-58562-335-0 |
Barcode: |
9781585623358 |
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