New Hope for People with Borderline Personality Disorder: Your Friendly, Authoritative Guide to the Latest in Traditional and Complementary Solutions

Author/Contributor(s):	Bockian, Neil R.; Villagran, Nora Elizabeth; Porr, Valerie Ma; Millon, Theodore
Publisher:	Harmony
Date:	6/25/2002
Binding:	Paperback
Condition:	NEW

“A highly informed and sensitive portrayal of the borderline disorder, its origins, and its understanding, as well as the practical steps that may be undertaken to ameliorate its expression and its consequences . . . [New Hope for People with Borderline Personality Disorder] is assuredly a landmark work that will prove of inestimable value to patients, families, and their therapists.”—Theodore Millon, Ph.D., from the foreword

Overcome the symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BPD) and develop a more positive outlook on life—starting today. Inside New Hope for People with Borderline Personality Disorder is a compassionate and complete look at the most useful information on managing the symptoms of BPD as well as coping strategies for you, your friends, and your loved ones. This thoughtful book will teach you how to manage your moods, develop lasting and meaningful relationships, and create a fulfilling, happier state of mind.

Your new world of hope now starts as you uncover:
• Effective methods for building self-esteem and minimizing negative thoughts
• Early intervention for children with BPD symptoms
• Information on how psychotherapy can help modify and enhance coping abilities
• Cutting-edge alternative and complementary therapies
• And much more!

Combining real-life stories from people living with BPD, accessible and informative clinical guidance, self-assessment activities, and helpful graphics, New Hope for People with Borderline Personality Disorder is an invaluable resource for anyone struggling with or supporting someone affected by BPD.

“New Hope for People with Borderline Personality Disorder addresses questions that are commonly raised about this often crippling disorder and thereby provides a valuable public health service.”—John G. Gunderson M.D., professor of psychiatry, Harvard Medical School