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Kreisman
wrote "I Hate You, Don't Leave Me." It was an
excellent book and clearly the author understood BPD.
However it was the first book available for consumers on
BPD and becaause it was written years ago, it does not
contain new information about BPD, especially where
treatment is concerned. I'm really excited about this
new book coming out as Kreisman writes clearly in
layman's terms and has a handle on this disorder and I'm
sure it contains the latest BPD information. I have not
read it yet but I am really looking forward to it
because I trust the author.
Book
will be out in March, 2004 however you can order it now and
it will be shipped to you when it arrives.
This
book is easily the best book out there for the consumer in
regards to the BPD. It is also the best book
for families out there for BPD.
I have kept up with all of the
BPD books that come out. I just finished this book and I'm
not only pleased, I'm stunned!
This book discusses EVERYTHING a consumer would want to know
and more. Easy to read. Filled with knowledge about what BPD
is, treatment, a special outstanding section for families
- you name it, it is here. This book I know will further not
only consumer's knowledge of the BPD but it is helpful not
only for families but I believe clinician's will learn a great
deal for treatment.
The family section reads totally without stigma, is understanding
and will help you to understand that you are not alone and
some things you can do to help. Stop Walking on Eggshells
is a good book and very helpful but it contains some stigma
and reads without the heart that this book has. Eggshells
just went down a peg when this book came out, sorry to say
as I advocated for that book for a long time. There is no
blaming in this book, only help for the families.
If you have the BPD or are a family member, this book is priceless.
In many cases it is us who have to teach our mental health
clinicians how to treat us. I highly recommend getting educated
about this disorder and understand that it is treatable. The
information is here in this book. Patty Pheil M.S.W.
Dr. Moskovitz says "Lost in the Mirror explores the origins
of .."BPD"..and offers its sufferers a framework
for beginning to heal. While the first edition focused on
the dynamics of the psychotherapeutic relationship that underlies
all good treatment, this edition elaborates on the kinds of
psychotherapy that are practiced today. It describes mainstream
approaches, such as psychoanalytic psychotherapy, cognitive
therapy, and behavior therapy, as well as innovative treatments,
such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)...
Since Lost in the Mirror was first written, there have been
significant changes in the biological approaches to relieving
emotional pain. New generations of drugs have been developed,
many of which work better, faster, and with fewer side effects
than their predecessors. Psychiatrists have become more adept
at combining medications and blending their effects in order
to bring more complete relief of symptoms. A revised Chapter
15 includes up-to-date information about the drug treatment
of BPD-related symptoms.
For those of you who are new to Lost in the Mirror, I welcome
you to learn about what it feels like to live with this painful
condition. For those who have returned to learn more, I invite
you to explore the most recent innovations in pharmacological
and psychotherapeutic treatments and to explore the abundant
resources now available for continuing your education about"..BPD.
Richard Moskovitz M.D.
"DBT
is a wonderful treatment for many people who become
emotionally overwhelmed and try to ease their agony by doing
things that just make life worse in the long run (like
exploding or cutting themselves or getting smashed or ending
an important relationship abruptly). This workbook makes many
of Marsha Linehan's approaches (that have been proven useful
in fancy research studies) understandable and useful to people
who do not have a PHD in psychology.
How cool is that?!"
(Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Manual. This form of treatment
according to research, is excellent for treating BPD behaviors.
I strongly recommend this manual). "Linehan is a brilliant,
compassionate, and rigorous therapist for borderline patients.
What's more, and what is most unusual for master therapists,
she has proven its efficacy in published randomized, controlled
trials. What is fortuitous for borderline patients and their
therapists is that she has painstakingly crafted a wise book
and user-friendly manual well grounded in principle, detailed
in its strategies, and exportable to a wide range of treatment
settings."
(This
book is a companion to go with the above book. "The book is
also an encyclopedia of all problems ever encountered with borderline
patients, offering usually well thought-out therapeutic strategies....I
would warmly recommend these books to anyone who is involved
in treating borderline patients or is interested in innovative
cognitive-behavioral approaches..." "While this book is primarily
for therapists treating this disorder, it can also be very educational
for and quite comforting to family members of people with this
disorder. People with BPD can be incredibly upsetting to family
members, and not being able to understand why someone is like
this can be very frustrating. To read a very detailed explanation
of the disorder can be an incredible relief. While the writing
style is laced with Psychological jargon (as it should be) a
layperson can still understand most all of the concepts in the
book. I highly recommend it."
Kreisman
wrote "I Hate You, Don't Leave Me." It was an
excellent book and clearly the author understood BPD.
However it was the first book available for consumers on
BPD and becaause it was written years ago, it does not
contain new information about BPD, especially where
treatment is concerned. I'm really excited about this
new book coming out as Kreisman writes clearly in
layman's terms and has a handle on this disorder and I'm
sure it contains the latest BPD information. I have not
read it yet but I am really looking forward to it
because I trust the author.
(Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Manual. This form of treatment
according to research, is excellent for treating BPD behaviors.
I strongly recommend this manual). "Linehan is a brilliant,
compassionate, and rigorous therapist for borderline patients.
What's more, and what is most unusual for master therapists,
she has proven its efficacy in published randomized, controlled
trials. What is fortuitous for borderline patients and their
therapists is that she has painstakingly crafted a wise book
and user-friendly manual well grounded in principle, detailed
in its strategies, and exportable to a wide range of treatment
settings." 
