Schema Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder

People suffering from borderline personality disorder (BPD) face a number of problems that negatively impact almost all aspects of their lives. Numerous scientific studies and clinical trials have shown that schema therapy (ST), based on cognitive-behavioral therapy and techniques derived from experiential therapies, can provide significant improvement in the condition and quality of life of clients suffering from BPD. This book describes a relatively new type of therapy for BPD — schema therapy. In schema therapy, the focus is on the emotional processing of traumatic experiences and the use of therapeutic relationships to ensure positive changes. This book details the schema therapeutic method for treating individuals with BPD, discusses the goals and phases of this type of therapy, treatment planning, cognitive and behavioral methods, specific techniques suitable for each schema mode, breaking behavioral patterns, completing therapy, and much more.