Abstract

Borderline personality disorder is one of the most challenging entities for today’s therapist; in fact, this category originated as a repository for patients who fail to improve with ordinary treatment methods and whose particular pathology is most likely to provoke a negative emotional reaction in the therapist. Comfort and effectiveness in the treatment of BPD implies mastery both of one’s own emotions and of therapeutic techniques in general. It is not realistic to expect success in every case and successful treatments are usually long and stormy.

This essay aims at:

  • Reviewing various aspects and dimensions of psychopathology of BPD from perspectives of different psychological schools.
  • Examining – through clinical case examples- the effect of psychotherapy, especially group psychotherapy on the treatment of BPD patients.

Citation:

Abd El-Na’em M. M., Rabea, S. M., and Mahfouz, R. (2007). Master’s dissertation, Neurology and Psychiatry Dept., Faculty of Medicine, Minia University.

For complete essay:

  • Contact Dr. Moustafa Mahmoud (email: moustafaabdelnaem@gmail.com).
  • Link to Egyptian Universities Library Consortium (here).
  • Visit Minia Faculty of Medicine’s book library.