Ask the Therapist Archive: Paul Mason M.S., C.P.C.
Health Services at St. Luke's Hospital in Racine, Wis. In addition, as a psychotherapist, he specializes in treating
people with borderline personality disorder and their families.
Mason became interested in the assessment and treatment of borderline personality disorder 15 years ago. This lead to his research on differentiating symptom
clusters in patients with BPD, which the
Journal of Clinical Psychology published in November 1992. Mason, who specializes in
the treatment of people diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, also
teaches seminars for mental health professionals on the effects of BPD on people who care about them.
Mason earned his Bachelor's Degree in psychology from the University of Wisconsin and his
Master's Degree in clinical psychology from Marquette University. He is a member of the
American Counseling Association and the North American Association for Masters in Psychology
(NAMP). He has quite an impressive resume.
Due to Mr. Mason's schedule, he is no longer able to
answer questions for the Borderline Sanctuary. However, archives to his
questions and answers are posted here.
FAQs
What do I do if I
suspect a friend or family member suffers from the Borderline Personality
Disorder?
What
is Dialectical Behavior Therapy?
How to Get Unstuck in Therapy
Adult Child with Mental Health Problems
What Should I Do If I Feel I Have the Symptoms of a Personality Problem?
BPD and Abreaction in Psychotherapy
BPD and Jealousy Over Penis Size
Relationship With Sufferer of the BPD
BPD and Dementia
Is Being Gay/Bi Caused By the BPD
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Versus BPD
Sister Suffering From the BPD
The Difference Between Autism and BPD
BPD and Dependency Issues
Helping with Wife's Treatment for the BPD
How to Tell Parents You Think You Have the BPD
BPD and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and
Reprocessing)
Girl Friend Possibly Suffering From the BPD
BPD and Being "Treatment Resistant"
BPD and Couple's Therapy
Dealing With Physical Attacks From Sister Who
Suffers From the BPD
Accommodations at School For the BPD
BPD and Separation "Threats" and
"Acts"
BPD and High Emotional Sensitivity
Do People with the BPD "Grow Out of"
These Symptoms?
BPD and Overwhelming Need for a Mother
Guilt Over Suicide Attempt
BPD Diagnosis
BPD and Child Custody
BPD and Family Relationships
BPD and "Father Knows Best Approach"
Sexual Abuse and Self Forgiveness
Cluster B Personality Disorder
How to Leave Someone With the BPD
Substance Abuse Disorder
BPD Diagnosis
Concern Over son With Mother Who Has the BPD
Sexual Responsiveness and the BPD
Emotionally Under Developed
Ex-Husband With the BPD
Uncontrollable Foster Son
Father Doesn't Believe in Daughter's Diagnosis of
the BPD
Difference Between Bipolar and BPD
Undifferentiated Personality Disorder
Do Not Diagnosis Yourself
Out of Control Therapist
Legally Defending Yourself Against Someone With the
BPD
BPD Diagnosis
Daughter with the BPD Creating Chaos at Home
BPD Diagnosis
Protecting Children from BPD Behavior
BPD and Remission
BPD and Dependency on Therapist
Husband Probably Suffers from BPD
BPD and Self Injury
BPD Treatment
Consequences of 8yr Old Son Visiting With Father
Who Might Have the BPD
Spouse Wonders about Mental Illness in Partner
Boyfriend Suffering from Child Abuse Issues
Borderline Depression?
BPD Diagnosis
Girlfriend Suffering From the BPD
BPD and Personal Relationships
BPD and Beneficial Therapies
BPD with Deep Depressive Episodes
BPD and Drug/Alcohol Abuse
Difficulty with Mental Health Professionals
BPD and Arrogance
13 Year Old Daughter Emerging BPD
Can They Deny Me of a Job Opportunity for Suffering
From a Mental Illness?
BPD and Overwhelming Depression
Should I tell My Ex-Husband That I think He Has the
BPD?
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