A Family Guide to Borderline Personality Disorder Resources
May 17, 2012 at 7:25 am in Family & Friends
While it is sometimes impossible to understand the motivations and behaviors of a person with BPD, educating yourself about the BPD experience will be an illuminating journey that ultimately will help both you and your loved one with BPD to develop a greater capacity for compassion and communication.
Living with BPD: How to Manage
May 15, 2012 at 9:46 am in BPD Symptoms, Family & Friends, Treatment & Therapy
Borderline Personality Disorder is difficult to treat, and treatment for BPD is often an intensive process. However, it is possible to recover from BPD and begin living a more balanced, emotionally healthy life.
Common Co-Occurring Disorders: Social Anxiety Disorder and BPD
May 10, 2012 at 12:35 pm in Related Conditions, Treatment & Therapy
A marked and persistent fear of social interaction is often diagnosed as Social Anxiety Disorder, and it is a common co-occurring disorder for those with Borderline Personality Disorder.
5 Things to Consider about Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment
May 8, 2012 at 6:54 am in Treatment & Therapy
Before entering Borderline Personality Disorder treatment, it is a good idea to carefully consider your options. You will want to assess your situation and decide on the approach to BPD treatment that best suits your needs and lifestyle. Here are five things to consider in your decision-making process.
How to Better Communicate With Someone Who Has BPD
May 3, 2012 at 9:12 am in Family & Friends
As much as you may have the best intentions and be putting great effort into resolving conflicts with someone who has Borderline Personality Disorder, without some guidance it can be hard to know how you can approach conversations in a way that doesn’t escalate emotions or snowball into further conflicts.
Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment: Ending Self-Harmful Behaviors through DBT
April 26, 2012 at 10:35 am in BPD Symptoms, Treatment & Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides people with Borderline Personality Disorder the skills needed to help them better regulate their emotions so they no longer feel compelled to engage in self-harmful behaviors.
Borderline Personality Disorder and Suicide: What it Looks Like and How to Help
April 24, 2012 at 7:46 am in BPD Symptoms, Family & Friends, Related Conditions
The rate of suicide for those with Borderline Personality Disorder is higher than that of any other psychiatric disorder. If you care for someone who has BPD, it is important to recognize the signs that they may be suicidal.
Learn More About BPD Treatment at Clearview’s Consumer Lecture Series
April 20, 2012 at 11:19 am in BPD Symptoms
Clearview’s 2012 Consumer Lecture Series will feature experts in the field of Borderline Personality Disorder treatment, and help you to get the needed answers to your questions.
Can I Manage my Borderline Personality Disorder Without Therapy?
April 19, 2012 at 4:31 am in BPD Symptoms, Treatment & Therapy
It may be tempting for some with the diagnosis to attempt to manage Borderline Personality Disorder without the help of therapeutic intervention. However, despite dedication or the desire to recover, it is unlikely that a person with Borderline Personality Disorder will overcome BPD on their own without the guidance and insight that the therapeutic process can offer.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy in Everyday Life: Acceptance and Change
April 17, 2012 at 8:25 am in Treatment & Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy is considered the best available course of treatment for people diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), but the lessons learned in DBT can be applied in your everyday life.


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