Borderline Personality Disorder, Second Edition : a Clinical Guide

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 his own research and experience. This background is now complemented by the added clinical and research experience of Paul Links, M.D. The guide begins with a clear and specific definition of BPD and provides an in-depth description of multiple modalities of treatment, including pharmacotherapy, family therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapies. Gunderson outlines therapeutic approaches for multiple settings, such as hospitalization, partial hospitalization programs, and outpatient care. Complementing the well-organized treatment guide are a series of informative sidebars, recommending specific do s and don ts for disclosing the diagnosis, discussing medications, meeting with families, 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

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.

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reviewer:brett C. Plyler, M.d.(northwestern Memorial Hospital)
description:this Is An Updated Review Of The Current Treatment And Research In Borderline Personality.
purpose:the Purpose Is To Present All Of The Current Knowledge On Borderline Personality Disorder.
audience:the Book Is Written For Clinicians/therapists Who Treat Or Are Involved With Patients With Borderline Personality Disorder.
features:this Follow-up To Dr. Gunderson's Original Work, Published In 2001, Updates The Treatment Modalities, Research, And Psychopharmacology Of Borderline Personality Disorder. The Book Covers The Complete Range Of Information, From Understanding The Diagnosis To Appropriate Levels Of Care For The Borderline Patient To Comparative Research On Medications And Treatment Modalities. The Comparisons Of Schema Focused Therapy, Transference Focused Therapy, And Dialectical Behavior Therapy Are Excellent. The Clinical Vignettes Are Very Useful In Illustrating The Author's Points In Each Chapter, And The Treatment Algorithms Are Thorough And Comprehensive.
assessment:dr. Gunderson Was Instrumental In The Identification And Understanding Of Borderline Personality Disorder. This Book Synthesizes His Invaluable Experience And Wisdom With The Most Up-to-date Clinical Data. The Two Chapters On Psychopharmacology Are Highly Informative. In This Well Written Book, Dr. Gunderson Exhibits A Sensitivity To All Concerned In Treatment -- Patients, Clinicians, Families -- That Is Rarely Seen. I Would Highly Recommend This Book For Any Clinician, Therapist, Patient, Or Family Member Touched By Borderline Personality Disorder.

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.

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. The borderline diagnosis Differential diagnosis: overlaps, subtleties, and treatment implications Overview of treatment Case management : the primary clinician Levels of care: indications, structure, staffing Pharmacotherapy: clinical practices Pharmacotherapy: selection of medications Family interventions and therapies Group therapy Individual psychotherapies: getting started Cognitive-behavioral therapies: dialectical behavior therapy and cognitive therapies Psychodynamic psychotherapies Future considerations. Covering the range of clinical presentations, treatments, and levels of care, this book provides a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and treatment of borderline personality disorder (BPD). It includes new research about BPD?s relationship to other disorders and up-to-date descriptions of empirically validated treatments