Understanding Mechanisms of Change in Psychotherapies for Personality Disorders

Introduction. Synthesizing Diverse Perspectives on Personality Disorders
Chapter 1. The Importance of Developing a Focus on Mechanisms of Change in Psychotherapy
Chapter 2. Personality Disorders: A Conceptualization in Functional Domains
Chapter 3. The First Session of Psychotherapy and Getting Started in Treatment
Chapter 4. Moving From Emotional Dysregulation to Emotional Balance
Chapter 5. Moving From Problematic Social Interactions to Interpersonal Effectiveness
Chapter 6. Moving From Identity Diffusion to an Integrated Sense of Self
Chapter 7. Moving From Impulsive Behavior to Self-Reflection
Chapter 8. Moving From Cognitive–Perceptual Disturbances to Coherent and Reality-Based Narratives
Chapter 9. Challenges in the Therapeutic Relationship and How to Use Them Productively in Psychotherapy
Chapter 10. Discussing Mechanisms of Change in Psychotherapies for Personality Disorders
References
Index
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