Integrative Treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder

Description

A noted expert in the treatment of borderline personality disorder presents a comprehensive program for treating this difficult condition-integrating the most effective treatments in use today, including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). This book allows therapists in private practice to make progress with clients with BPD in just a few sessions.

John D. Preston, PsyD, ABPP, is a licensed psychologist and author or coauthor of twenty books. He is professor emeritus of psychology at Alliant International University, and has also served on the faculty of the UC Davis School of Medicine. He has lectured widely in the United States and abroad. He is the recipient of the Mental Health Association's President's Award for contributions to the mental health professions, and is a fellow of the American Psychological Association.

"A must read for clinicians facing the challenge of treating borderline personality disorder. The book provides practical, wise, and immediately helpful advice that will improve your next session." --Allen Frances, MD, professor and chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Duke University Medical Center and chair of the Task Force on the DSM-IV