Interventions
For those affected by Borderline Personality Disorder, treatment can often be a difficult process. Clinicians must deal with the characteristic instability related to interpersonal relationships; if the therapist challenges the client without a secure base from which to work, the entire relationship may be placed in jeopardy.
There are some treatment techniques that have shown to be effective in the treatment of BPD.
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For more information about treatment approaches, please consult the following information:
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Dialectical Behavior TherapyDeveloped in the mid-80s, this modality shows success in treating those with BPD as well as reducing self-harming and suicidal tendencies as well.
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Mentalization-Based TherapyThere is notable disorganized attachment in clients with BPD. This treatment approach is a psychodynamic approach with strong relations to attachment and cognitive approaches...
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Schema-Focused Cognitive TherapyGiven the number of unfounded beliefs that clients with BPD tend to have, this modality focuses on belief modification in an effort to help these clients.
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Psychodynamic ApproachesIn addition to MBT, several other psychodynamic approaches have be shown to have significant effect in treating BPD.
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Group TherapyGroup therapy has been shown to be an excellent supplement to individual approaches in treating BPD.
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MedicationsMedications tend to be prescribed to treat the symptoms associated with BPD and their use remains controversial.
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