The Borderline Personality Disorder Workbook: An Integrative Program to Understand and Manage Your BPD

By Daniel J. Fox PhD (Author)

ISBN-10: 1684032733 | ISBN-13: 978-1684032730

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications

Publication Date: May 1, 2019

Print Length: 272 pages

Dimensions: 8 x 0.6 x 10 inches

This workbook introduces a groundbreaking, integrative approach to managing borderline personality disorder (BPD). If you have been diagnosed with BPD, you may experience a range of emotions including shock, shame, sadness, abandonment, emptiness, or even anger. The temptation to search for information online might lead to pessimistic predictions, but take heart; this workbook offers guidance and hope.

Unlike the dire scenarios often found in online research, BPD is not an insurmountable challenge. This disorder exists on a spectrum, with some individuals experiencing severe symptoms while others face milder challenges. The common thread among those with BPD is difficulty balancing emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, leading to an ever-changing narrative of self-perception.

Offering more than just a one-size-fits-all treatment, this workbook provides an integrative approach combining evidence-based dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and interpersonal therapy. With its compassionate guidance, you will gain a deeper understanding of your BPD, uncover personal emotional triggers, and identify motivators for positive change.