Borderline-Störung

Borderline Personality Disorder is a complex, severe, and often chronically occurring condition that frequently pushes those affected and their social environment to the limits of emotional resilience. With the help of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) developed by Marsha Linehan, borderline disorders can be treated based on evidence. The revised edition of this volume provides a guide for both outpatient and inpatient treatment. It first describes the disorder, informs about the diagnostic process, and explains the development of borderline disorders. Subsequently, the fundamental treatment principles of DBT are outlined, the DBT treatment modules are presented, and the approach in the various stages of therapy is described. The rules of relationship building are also addressed, the process in skills training is explained, and important therapeutic strategies and methods are highlighted, such as behavioral analyses, validation, contingency management, and handling suicidal thoughts and dissociation. The volume concludes with information on pharmacotherapy, the effectiveness of DBT and other evidence-based methods, as well as a detailed case study.