Posted by raisinb on April 28, 2009, at 22:57:07
In reply to Re: more therapist drama, posted by alexandra_k on April 28, 2009, at 15:07:39
Gotta second the recommendation for Marsha Linehan's Cognitive Behavioral Treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder.
It's a wonderful book--one that I keep returning to when I'm facing a tough choice or an emotional black hole. I love her focus on dialectics, because it suggests that growth stems from initial conflict.
I also love her tone. She's no-nonsense, has a respect for paradox, and a fundamental respect and understanding of borderline patients. Even if it's debatable whether one is "borderline"--me or you--it's so articulate about the issues that people with borderline issues typically face. When I read it, I get the sense that I'm talking to a self-assured, yet respectful and empathic person who understands the deep conflicts I encounter.
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