Psychological Disorders

Managing Intense Emotions and Overcoming Self-Destructive Habits: A Self-Help Manual

Name: Managing Intense Emotions and Overcoming Self-Destructive Habits: A Self-Help Manual
Author: Lorraine Bell
ISBN: 9781135444792

by Lorraine Bell

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Overview

"Managing Intense Emotions and Overcoming Self-Destructive Habits is a self-help manual for people who would meet the diagnosis of 'emotionally unstable', or 'borderline personality disorder' (BPD), outlining a brief intervention which is based on a model of treatment known to be effective for other conditions, such as anxiety, depression and bulimia." "The manual describes the problem areas, the skills needed to overcome them and how these skills can be developed. It is designed to be used with the help of professional mental health staff, ideally in a group, with individual sessions to support and coach the person in the application of the skills taught." Borderline personality disorder is a complex and challenging condition. This manual aims to explain the problems experienced by people who may be given this diagnosis in a way that clients and staff can easily understand. It will be essential reading for people with BPD and professionals involved in their care - psychologists, psychiatric nurses, psychiatrists and occupational therapists.

About the Author, Lorraine Bell

Lorraine Bell is Consultant Clinical Psychologist for Portsmouth Healthcare NHS Trust. She has worked in adult mental health services for 20 years and specialises in the treatment of women with serious mental health problems.