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Borderline Personality Disorder and the Conversational Model

A Clinician's Manual
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Borderline Personality Disorder and the Conversational Model serves as a practical manual complementing Dissociation Model of Borderline Personality Disorder. It provides therapists and patients with accessible guidance on treatment principles through case studies, therapeutic dialogue, and addressing common comorbidities. The book outlines scientifically based protocols for treating trauma linked to BPD, a disorder with a suicide rate comparable to schizophrenia and major depression. Packed with clinical advice, it supports mental health professionals managing this complex condition.
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This book is ideal for clinicians, psychologists, and mental health professionals specialising in borderline personality disorder treatment, particularly those interested in conversational and trauma-focused approaches. It is also suitable for healthcare practitioners seeking an evidence-based, accessible guide to understanding and managing BPD.

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The accompanying manual to Dissociation Model of Borderline Personality Disorder.

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The accompanying manual to Dissociation Model of Borderline Personality Disorder.

This manual offers therapists and patients a user-friendly guide to general principles of treatment via case examples, therapeutic conversations, and common comorbid problems.

Borderline Personality Disorder and the Conversational Model addresses Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), which has a suicide rate similar to schizophrenia and major depression. For many years, BPD was considered intractable. The Conversational Model, scientifically based on the research data described in Mearesโ€™s Dissociation Model of Borderline Personality Disorder, offers unique treatment protocols for the trauma associated with BPD.

Rich with clinical tips and case examples, this book will aid a range of mental health professionals working with patients suffering from this debilitating disorder.

Series: Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology

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Praised by The National Psychologist for expertly integrating neuroscience research and offering valuable clinical insights, this book is recommended for both novice and experienced therapists working with borderline patients. The Journal of Analytical Psychology describes it as the most comprehensive and theoretically integrated model of BPD available. The International Journal of Psychotherapy highlights its accessibility for clinicians at all career stages. Overall, it is considered essential reading for healthcare professionals employing the Conversational Model in BPD treatment.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780393707830

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 October 2012

Country: United States

Imprint: WW Norton & Co

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 805g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Russell Meares is a professor emeritus of psychiatry at Sydney University. He lives in Australia.

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