Borderline Personality Disorder For D..., Charles H. Elliott, PhD
Borderline Personality Disorder For D..., Charles H. Elliott, PhD
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Borderline Personality Disorder For Dummies

Author: Charles H. Elliott, PhD, Laura L. Smith, PhD

Narrator: Suzie Althens

Unabridged: 14 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 05/31/2019


Synopsis

Your clear, compassionate guide to managing BPD—and living well.

Looking for straightforward information on Borderline Personality Disorder? This easy-to-understand guide helps those who have BPD develop strategies for breaking the destructive cycle. This book also aids loved ones in accepting the disorder and offering support. Inside you'll find authoritative details on the causes of BPD and proven treatments, as well as advice on working with therapists, managing symptoms, and enjoying a full life.

● Review the basics of BPD—discover the symptoms of BPD and the related emotional problems, as well as the cultural, biological, and psychological causes of the disease

● Understand what goes wrong—explore impulsivity, emotional dysregulation, identity problems, relationship conflicts, black-and-white thinking, and difficulties in perception; and identify the areas where you may need help

● Make the choice to change—find the right care provider, overcome common obstacles to change, set realistic goals, and improve your physical and emotional state

● Evaluate treatments for BPD—learn about the current treatments that really work and develop a plan for addressing the core symptoms of BPD

● If someone you love has BPD—see how to identify triggers, handle emotional upheavals, set clear boundaries, and encourage your loved one to seek therapy

About Charles H. Elliott, PhD

Charles H. Elliott, PhD, is a clinical psychologist who specializes in training mental health professionals in the treatment of adolescents and adults with personality disorders, as well as obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, anger, and depression. With Laura L. Smith, PhD, he is the coauthor of Depression For Dummies, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder For Dummies, and Overcoming Anxiety For Dummies.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Medeia

I picked this up because I’m still coming to terms with experiences stemming from BPD people who used to be in my life. This book gives the perspective of everyone involved—the person with BPD, loved ones, friends, coworkers, and so on. I now understand BPD more and the importance of setting boundar......more

Goodreads review by Chris

informative with useful & helpful information but I do think sometimes the language used is in poor taste & not everything stated is particularly fair on people with bpd. 3.5*......more

Goodreads review by Andrew

Accessible and improved by many examples. I felt it would have been better if it had been tightened up—some material is wordy and repetitive. I also felt it was forced into the Dummies erratic format rather than writen normal prose. (For example, I got tired of bullet points and plugs for other Dumm......more