Friends and family of people with Borderline Personality Disorder: Justification and proposal for a psychoeducational skills group treatment manual.

详细信息   

• 作者：Mohajerani ; Christina.
• 学历：Psy.D.
• 年：2016
• 毕业院校：Alliant International University.bLos Angeles, CSPP.
• Department：Psychology.
• ISBN：9781321897104
• CBH：3712706
• FileSize：732164
• Pages：193

文摘

This clinical dissertation focuses on the topic of friends and family of people with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Although there is much research on the impact of families on the etiology of BPD, little research has been conducted on the impact of friends and family members on the current functioning of the individual with the disorder. Given that BPD can be viewed largely as an interpersonal disorder, this represents a large gap in the research literature as well as implications for clinical work. This clinical dissertation critically reviews the research the research literature on the topic of friends and family of people with BPD. It also includes a summary of findings from interviews with five professionals who work with BPD in their practices. The clinical information from the literature review and the interviews with professionals were integrated into the creation of a skills group treatment manual for friends and family of people with BPD. This manual was designed to enhance clinicians' knowledge, skills, and awareness of transactional relationship between people with BPD and their loved ones, how to strengthen these relationships, and how to improve the overall wellness of those involved with the person with BPD's life. Materials created and used (e.g., the manual) are included (e.g., the manual, handouts, and questionnaire). Limitations and implications of this study are discussed.