Table of Contents

Contents: Preface. Part I: The Relationship Between Family of Origin and Individual Dynamics of Adults With Borderline Personality Disorder. The Borderline Family. Kin Selection, Self Sacrifice, and Family Homeostasis. Parental Role Confusion. Metacommunication in BPD Families. Part II: Unified Therapy of Patients With Borderline Personality Disorder. Rationale for the Treatment Approach. Transference. Initial Evaluation. Exploration and Interpretation. Strategies for Problem Resolution. Termination.

About the Author

David M. Allen

Reviews

"Allen builds on his excellent prior work on unified therapy by applying these concepts to the treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder. Clear theoretical formulations are interwoven with appropriate case material. Detailed recommendations for intervention with this extremely difficult group of patients are provided, and these recommendations often would be valuable in the treatment of a wider range of individuals with personality disorders."
—George Stricker, Ph.D.
Adelphi University