Mensch – Beziehung – Störung

The third volume of the book series from the Psychosomatic Center Waldviertel (PSZW), University Clinic for Psychosomatic Medicine at Karl Landsteiner Private University, addresses borderline and structurally related disorders from various perspectives. The specialized contributions provide an overview of current concepts regarding the etiology, pathogenesis, and therapy for individuals with borderline and structurally related disorders. Furthermore, the latest aspects and findings related to the genetic and neurobiological foundations of this disorder are presented. The connection and difficulty in distinguishing it from trauma-related disorders are also discussed, as well as the relational dynamics of individuals with borderline disorder and their handling of hurt and countertransference. The panorama is dedicated to the role of acceptance in the therapy of individuals with chronic pain. This book is primarily aimed at doctors, psychotherapists, clinical and health psychologists, and related professions who treat patients with borderline or structurally related disorders.