TY - JOUR
T1 - Treating the "mischances of character," simply and effectively
AU - Cukrowicz, Kelly C.
AU - Joiner, Thomas E.
PY - 2005/7
Y1 - 2005/7
N2 - Cluster B personality disorders, particularly borderline personality disorder (BPD) and narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), are simultaneously among the most disruptive and impairing and among the least well studied, especially regarding treatment. In this paper we present an approach to treating these disorders that emphasizes motivation for treatment, self-control, and a highly structured way to reduce personality disorder symptomatology. Initial testing of the approach on nine patients with BPD and six patients with NPD indicates promise. Case reports are used to illustrate the approach.
AB - Cluster B personality disorders, particularly borderline personality disorder (BPD) and narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), are simultaneously among the most disruptive and impairing and among the least well studied, especially regarding treatment. In this paper we present an approach to treating these disorders that emphasizes motivation for treatment, self-control, and a highly structured way to reduce personality disorder symptomatology. Initial testing of the approach on nine patients with BPD and six patients with NPD indicates promise. Case reports are used to illustrate the approach.
KW - Integrative psychotherapy
KW - Personality disorders
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=18844398830&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1007/s10879-005-2697-9
DO - 10.1007/s10879-005-2697-9
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:18844398830
VL - 35
SP - 157
EP - 168
JO - Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy
JF - Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy
SN - 0022-0116
IS - 2
ER -