Information for Mental Health Providers
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How to explain BPD to clients and Families
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Diagnosing an adolescent client with BPD
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You may also want to review the information in the "Diagnosing a client with BPD" section.
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Treating an adolescent client with BPD
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You may also want to review the information in the "Treating a client with BPD" section.
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Pros and cons of medication for clients with BPD
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There is no single medication specifically developed to treat Borderline Personality Disorder. However, there are other medications prescribed to treat other conditions that can occur along with BPD such as depression, anxiety, impulsivity, and anger. These medications may include antidepressants...
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When a client doesn't want therapy
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The issue of manipulation
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Even though manipulation is no longer considered a diagnostic criteria for Borderline Personality Disorder, the misconception that people with BPD are manipulative still persists. Many behaviors exhibited by people with BPD that may seem manipulative are, in reality, a desperate attempt to regula...
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Suicide, self-harm and other reasons for providers stress
28 items
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Importance of team support for providers
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Behavioral Tech
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Behavioral Tech Institute https://behavioraltech.org/ is the world’s leading organization of Dialectical Behavior Therapy trainers. Since 1997 BTECH has been recognized as the leader in comprehensive DBT training programs. BTECH was founded by Marsha Linehan, the developer of DBT and its training...