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.
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.
BPD and Aggression: Managing Through Dialectical Behavior Therapy
March 1, 2012 at 6:20 pm in BPD Symptoms, Treatment & Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) aims to teach people with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) that anger is a normal emotion that can be experienced without acting on the aggressive impulses that may follow.
The Latest Treatments for Borderline Personality Disorder
January 4, 2012 at 3:19 pm in Treatment & Therapy
If you are looking for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) treatment in the New Year, it will be important for you to find BPD treatment that uses the most current and effective BPD therapies.
Therapies for BPD Treatment: A Comparison
November 11, 2011 at 4:27 pm in Treatment & Therapy
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is notoriously difficult to treat, but there are several therapies that are successful when it comes to managing BPD symptoms. Here is a look at three of the primary BPD treatment therapies and how they compare.
Five Areas of Dysregulation in People with BPD
October 12, 2011 at 3:16 pm in BPD Symptoms
People with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) are most often associated with emotional dysregulation. However, according to Marsha Linehan, the founder of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), there are five areas of dysregulation experienced by people with BPD.
The Importance of Validation in BPD Treatment
September 16, 2011 at 10:04 am in BPD Symptoms, Family & Friends, Treatment & Therapy
As part of BPD treatment through Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), people with the psychiatric disorder are taught skills to help them learn both to feel validated and to validate others. Validation is an important skill learned in DBT, and is one you can help someone with BPD practice.
Biosocial Theory of BPD: Invalidating Environment
September 15, 2011 at 7:58 am in BPD Symptoms, Family & Friends, Related Conditions, Treatment & Therapy
According to the biosocial theory of BPD, this complex disorder is the result of certain biological predispositions which manifest themselves when met with a dysfunctional or invalidating environment.
BPD Treatment: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
September 8, 2011 at 3:39 pm in Treatment & Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction is an effective tool for improving the symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder. It can help people with BPD to feel more connected to themselves, other people, and the world around them, as well as reduce their levels of stress.
How to Have a Good Relationship with Your BPD Therapist
August 18, 2011 at 9:15 am in Treatment & Therapy
People diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) are notorious for having difficult relationships with their therapist. They may be distrustful of their therapist, refuse to reveal pertinent information, or act out during sessions. But it is possible to have a good relationship with your therapist so that you can get the BPD treatment you need.


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