The book was first published in Dutch by Uitgeverij Nieuwezijds - this book is an English language translation, translated from the original Dutch Language version by Jolijn Drost. The book offers a conceptual model of BPD, a treatment model and an array of methods and techniques for treating BPD clients. It covers treatment planning, the therapeutic relationships, cognitive and behavioural techniques, specific strategies, behavioural pattern breaking and the termination of therapy. The appendices contain handouts for patients including a biographical diary, forms for homework assignments and problem solving and a positive self statement log.
Arnoud Arntz
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"Schema Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder is well translated, clearly written, and easy to read. The straightforward instructions for using this method are broken down into chapters describing the therapeutic relationship; experiential, cognitive, and behavioral techniques; and specific methods for treating the various schema modes, which include detached protector, abandoned/abused child, angry/impulsive child, punitive parent, and healthy adult. The techniques are well illustrated throughout." (PsycCRITIQUES, March 2010)
"This is an excellent and comprehensive guide." (Therapy Today, November 2009)"For practitioners who want the most thorough, up-to-date treatmentfor Borderline Personality Disorder, this book is a must-read. Anoutstanding, very practical guide with a detailed description ofall the treatment techniques, including extended case descriptionsand transcripts."
--Jeffrey Young, Department of Psychiatry, ColumbiaUniversity and Director, Schema Therapy Institute of New York
"Schema Therapy's effectiveness has been demonstrated in arandomized controlled trial. It is an important step forward thatthis book is now available in English. It will speed up thedissemination of Schema Therapy and is a milestone for furtherscientific evaluations of its effectiveness."
--Klaus Lieb, Professor of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy,University of Mainz and Editor of the Cochrane Collaboration onPersonality Disorders
"Schema Therapy is a promising and novel treatment forborderline personality disorder. Written by members of the team whodeveloped Schema Therapy, this book tells you exactly how it isconducted. Clinicians will find this volume to be of practicaluse."
-- Joel Paris, Professor of Psychiatry, McGillUniversity
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