Relationship Management Of The Borderline Patient

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.