Journal article
Is couple therapy indicated for borderline personality disorder?
Abstract
The healing aspects of intimate relationships are being recognized by therapists and supported by empirical findings. Little has been written regarding the indications for couple therapy for individuals with borderline personality disorder. This paper proposes a three-level hierarchy for deciding on the suitability of couple therapy for patients with borderline personality disorder. The hierarchy is based on three separate borderline behavioral …
Authors
Links PS; Stockwell M
Journal
American Journal of Psychotherapy, Vol. 55, No. 4, pp. 491–506
Publisher
American Psychiatric Association Publishing
Publication Date
October 2001
DOI
10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.2001.55.4.491
ISSN
0002-9564