Book Clearing House - Books on Borderline Personality Disorder

	ABC'S of BPD The Basics of Borderline Personality Disorder for Beginners By Randi Kreger and Erik Gunn The ABC's of BPD is an easy-as-pie, brief introduction to BPD suitable for anyone looking to understand BPD without expending a lot of time or energy. People have found it valuable for teachers, doctors, attorneys, and others. Here's what the booklet covers: The newest definition of BPD and types of people who have it The newest findings on biological causes> An explanation of treatment, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy Common relationship patterns How BPD behavior affects family members Distortion campaigns Choosing a qualified therapist Making decisions about the relationship Ten steps family members can take to help themselves and rest of the family Clinicians often buy multiple copies to hand out to patients. In large quantities, the publisher can insert information about their own program. See bottom of page for shipping information. Item# ABC 54 pgs. $14.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Angry Heart, The Overcoming Borderline and Addictive Disorders By Joseph Santoro, Ph.D. & Ronald Cohen, Ph.D. We are chaotic, aggressive, manipulative, and angry at the world. But look inside the soul of a borderline (if you can get there) and you will find something very different. Fear. Desperation. Abandonment. Incredible sensitivity. For the millions of adults who suffer from borderline personality disorder, life is a self-destructive cycle of impulsive, often addictive behavior that keeps them trapped in a zone of mental agony This unique self-help guide combines professional expertise with the words and experiences of Samuel, a young man who is struggling to stay on the path of his own healing journey. Offering poignant and often painful insights into how borderline and addictive behaviors come about, each chapter includes challenging recovery exercises designed to provide the skills and emotional support needed to change. The companion web site www.slshealth.com provides Angry Heart readers with interactive support and additional recovery tips. After visiting the authors web site don't forget to come back to Book Clearing House to Order this book. See bottom of page for shipping information. Item# 0806 253 pgs., softcover, 1-57224-080-6 $14.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
*Book* *Workbook*	Borderline and Beyond - Revised By Laura Paxton BPD Recovery Is Possible... Having pioneered a self-help recovery program from Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) following her own recovery in 1996, Laura Paxton, M.A. offers books, articles, tools, spiritual support and inspiration for those suffering from Borderline Personality Disorder. Benefits: Gain the strength and confidence to make a commitment to your recovery. Learn simple techniques to ground yourself and learn balance and self-control when experiencing intense emotions. Learn alternatives to self-mutilation. Practice new skills in relationships and watch them improve. Learn to heal the abandonment wound. Learn to validate yourself and to discover all the love you need within yourself. Evaluate changes in your belief system daily. Chart your progress each day! Many clinicians believe that Borderline Personality Disorder cannot be successfully rehabilitated. Laura Paxton has found through her personal experience and her work supporting the self-help process of borderlines that when certain key skill areas are targeted and worked with on a consistent basis, long-lasting benefits emerge. Four Core Areas for Skill Development: Self-Nurturing, Identity Formation, Relationship Improvement and Resiliency. Metaphorical stories, practical coping skills, summaries of research and practices in BPD Also available is a workbook, see below. See bottom of page for shipping information. Item# 1493 164 pgs., softcover, 0-9675614-9-3 $15.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50) Workbook and Personal Journal - Revised A 30 day program containing tests, checklists and daily exercises that correspond with readings in the book. Item# 1442 194 pgs., softcover, 0-9675614-4-2 $19.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Comparative treatments for Borderline Personality Disorder By Arthur Freeman, EdD, ABPP, Mark H. Stone, PsyD, and Donna Martin, PsyD, Editors Borderline personality disorder, one of the most complex disorders to treat, presents a challenge to even the most experienced therapists. Utilizing the same case study, experts apply a variety of modalities to identify treatment goals, select assessment tools, conceptualize progression, pinpoint pitfalls, develop techniques, and move toward a successful therapeutic completion. Item# 8352 312 pgs., softcover, 0-8261-4835-2 $49.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Get Me Out of Here My recovery from Borderline Personality Disorder By Rachel Reiland Get Me Out of Here by Rachel Reiland is an impressively realistic portrait of Borderline Personality Disorder from the point of view of the patient. It provides vivid descriptions of the often painful, sometimes frightening, occasionally lonely, and even terrifying journey from serious mental illness to health. The story is absorbing for its relentless eye to detail about psychiatric illness and the institution of mental health treatment, both the intense, gripping aspects and ironically comical ones. See bottom of page for shipping information. Item# 0995 447 pgs., softcover, 1592850995 $13.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	The Essential Family Guide to Borderline Personality Disorder New Tips and Techniques to Stop Walking on Eggshells By Randi Kreger In this new book about borderline personality disorder by the coauthor of the best-selling Stop Walking on Eggshells, author Randi Kreger introduces you to five powerful tools that will organize your thinking, and help you focus on what you need to do instead of becoming overwhelmed. Over time, with practice, these tools will enable you to: Feel less stressed and run down. Become more confident and clear about who you are and what you need. Know where to concentrate your efforts. Remove yourself from non-productive, aggressive conversations. Improve your problem-solving skills. Learn how to help your family member without rescuing them. Feel more self assured about setting limits without backing down. Item# 53632 250 pgs., softcover, 9781592853632 $11.96 List is $14.95 with a special discount of -20% Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap($1.50)
	Hope For Parents Helping Your Borderline Son or Daughter Without Sacrificing Your Family or Yourself By Kathy Winkler, Randi Kreger Drawing on the experiences of 250 parents whose children were diagnosed with BPD, the 54-page, 8.5 by 11 booklet helps parents of both adult and minor children who have BPD. The booklet offers suggestions for finding treatment, working with care providers, countering false accusations of abuse, handling crisis's, fostering independence, handling finances, protecting siblings, and maintaining hope. Note: See also Hope for Parents, Walking on Eggshells, and Love and Loathing or visit the authors web site BPDCENTRAL.COM. See bottom of page for shipping information. Item# hfp 54 pgs., booklet, hfp $16.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	I Hate You - don't leave me Understanding The Borderline Personality Jerold J. Kreisman, M.D. & Hal Straus People with Borderline Personality Disorder experience such violent and frightening mood swings that they often fear for their sanity. They can be euphoric one moment, despairing and depressed the next. There are an estimated 10 million sufferers of BPD living in America today - each displaying remarkably similar symptoms: A shaky sense of identity Sudden violent outbursts Oversensitivity to real or imagined rejection Brief, turbulent love affairs Frequent periods of intense depression Eating disorders, drug abuse, and other self-destructive tendencies An irrational fear of abandonment and an inability to be alone For years BPD was difficult to describe, diagnose, and treat. But now, for the first time, Dr. Jerold J. Kreisman and health writer Hal Straus offer much-needed professional advice, helping victims and their families to understand and cope with this troubling, shockingly widespread affliction. (from book cover) See bottom of page for shipping information. Item# 3055 206 pgs., softcover, 0-380-71305-5 $6.99 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Lost in the Mirror An Inside Look At Borderline Personality Disorder By Richard A. Moskovitz, M.D. New 2nd Edition Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) afflicts six to ten million Americans and accounts for almost 25 percent of psychiatric hospitalization in this country. In Lost in the Mirror, Dr. Richard A. Moskovitz provides an expert look into this complex disorder, discussing causes, symptoms, behaviors, and treatments, interspersed with patients' compelling stories of their daily struggles with BPD. The second edition provides readers with: the latest innovations in psychotherapy new and effective drug treatments an expanded overview of conventional therapy an updated resource list for those who want to learn more Thoughtful and compelling, Lost in the Mirror explores the frightening world of BPD patients and helps readers understand their pain. See bottom of page for shipping information. Item# 2669 206 pgs., softcover, 0-87833-266-9 $13.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Love and Loathing Protecting Your Mental Health and Legal Rights By Kim A. Williams, Randi Kreger Love and Loathing is for people in romantic relationships in which one of the partners has BPD. Kreger and Williams discuss how to survive the romantic emotional roller coaster ride, how it affects children and how to decide what to do; legal experts explain how to deal with the legal issues often involved in divorce, such as child custody battles, false accusations, and restraining orders. With additional material by: J. Michael Bone, Ph.D.; James Novak; Michael Roe; The Texas Fathers for Equal Rights; Dean Tong; Michael R. Walsh; and Robert Weiss, LCSW Note: See also Hope for Parents, Walking on Eggshells, and Hope for Parents or visit the authors web site BPDCENTRAL.COM. See bottom of page for shipping information. Item# l&l 85 pgs., booklet, l&l $17.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50) *Special Offer* *Purchase Splitting and Love & Loathing together for $35.00 !!!!!! Save $7.95* Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	New Hope for People with Borderline Personality Disorder Your Friendly, Authoritative Guide to the Latest in Traditional and Complementary Solutions By Neil R. Bockian, Ph.D. with Valerie Porr, M.A., and Nora Elizabeth Villagran, M.A. Now you can overcome the symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BPD) and develop a more positive outlook on life, starting today. Inside is a compassionate and complete look at the most up-to-date information on managing the symptoms of BPD as well as coping strategies for you, your friends, and your loved ones. This thoughtful book will teach you how to manage your moods, develop lasting and meaningful relationships, and create a fulfilling, happier state of mind. Your new world of hope starts now as you uncover: Effective methods for building self-esteem and minimizing negative thoughts Early intervention for children with BPD symptoms Information on how psychotherapy can help modify and enhance coping abilities Cutting-edge alternative and complementary therapies And much more! See bottom of page for shipping information. Item# 5726 304 pgs., softcover, 0-7615-2572-6 $18.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Sometimes I Act Crazy Living With Borderline Personality Disorder By Jerold J. Kreisman & Hal Straus Do you experience frightening, often violent mood swings that make you fear for your sanity? Are you often depressed? Do you engage in self-destructive behaviors such as drug or alcohol abuse, anorexia, compulsive eating, self-cutting, and hair pulling? Do you feel empty inside, or as if you don�t know who you are? Do you dread being alone and fear abandonment? Do you have trouble finishing projects, keeping a job, or forming lasting relationships? If you or someone you love answered yes to the majority of these questions, there�s a good chance that you or that person suffers from borderline personality disorder, a commonly misunderstood and misdiagnosed psychological problem afflicting tens of millions of people. Princess Diana was one of the most well-known BPD sufferers. As a source of hope and practical advice for BPD sufferers and those who love them, this new book by Dr. Jerold J. Kreisman and Hal Straus, bestselling authors of I Hate You, Don�t Leave Me, offers proven techniques that help you: Manage mood swings Develop lasting relationships Improve your self-esteem Keep negative thoughts at bay Control destructive impulses Understand your treatment options Find professional help Item# 2860 256 pgs., hardcover, 0-471-22286-0 $24.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Splitting Protecting Yourself While Divorcing a Borderline or Narcissist By William A. Eddy, Attorney, Mediator and Clinical Social Worker This book is for anyone facing a potentially high conflict divorce, whether or not your spouse meets the criteria for a Borderline or Narcissistic Personality. Its explanations of WHAT TO EXPECT and suggestions for WHAT TO DO can be used by anyone, including your attorney, your therapist, your family and others involved in your case. Borderline and Narcissistic Personality Disorders are mental health diagnoses, describing rigid patterns of long-term interpersonal problems and personal distress. When those with these disorders go through a divorce, it can trigger intense emotions, misperceptions and the unconscious defense mechanism called "Splitting." The resulting behavioral problems and allegations often surprise everyone involved -- family, friends, and even legal professionals. Most commonly, the spouse (live-in partner, etc.) becomes a Target of intense emotional attacks which may include physical abuse, verbal abuse, distortion campaigns and legal abuse (false allegations, frivolous litigation, and sometimes unwarranted criminal charges). This book explains common problems when those with these personalities enter the legal process of divorce. The goal is to help you avoid predictable pitfalls, reach a reasonable settlement when possible, and protect yourself and your children when necessary. See bottom of page for shipping information. Item# SPY 148 pgs., booklet, SPY $25.00 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50) Splitting -CD By William A. Eddy A Lively 2-CD discussion with Splitting author William A. Eddy. In addition to expanding on the topics he wrote about in Splitting, Eddy tackles some new ones and answers commonly asked questions. Item# SPY-CD two hour CD, SPY-CD $25.00 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50) Save $10.00. Buy the Booklet and the CD together. Item# SPY-BK two hour CD plus booklet, SPY-BK $40.00 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50) Special Offer Purchase Splitting and Love & Loathing together for $35.00 !!!!!! Save $6.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Stop Walking on Eggshells By Paul T. Mason, Randi Kreger Talking you life back when someone you care about has Borderline Personality Disorder. Do you know someone with BPD? Do you feel that anything you say or do will be twisted against? Do you find yourself concealing thoughts and feelings to avoid horrible arguments? If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, tiptoe, as if they're walking on eggshells. This comprehensive and supportive self-help guide helps family and friends of individuals with BPD understand this self-destructive disorder and learn what they can do to cope with BPD behavior and take care of themselves. Note: See also Hope for Parents, Walking on Eggshells, and Love and Loathing or visit the authors web site at BPDCENTRAL.COM. See the workbook below. See bottom of page for shipping information. Item# 108x 250 pgs., softcover, 1-57224-108-x $15.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50) The Stop Walking on Eggshells Workbook, 2002 by Randi Kreger and James Paul Shirley Randi Kreger draws on extensive new research to provide advice for successfully navigating life with someone who has borderline personality disorder. Step-by-step suggestions--many from users of the author's comprehensive website-- help readers set and enforce personal limits, communicate clearly, cope with put-downs and rage, develop a safety plan, and make realistic decisions. Throughout the text are worksheets, checklists, and exercises that build on one another and enable readers to apply the suggestions to their lives. See bottom of page for shipping information. Item# 2760 208 pgs., 1-572242-76-0 $18.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Surviving a Borderline Parent How to Heal Your Childhood Wounds & Build Trust, Boundaries, and Self-Esteem By Kimberlee Roth, Freda B. Friedman, Ph.D., LCSW, Foreword by Randi Kreger Borderline Personality Disorder, or BPD, is relatively common yet it's not talked about very much. With at least two to three percent of the population suffering from BPD (by conservative estimates), there are many millions of kids--now adults--who were likely raised by someone exhibiting its symptoms. The effects on these adult children can be profound and long-lasting. There have been a few books written about the disorder, mainly for people with BPD and for their loved ones. But until now, not one has addressed in a comprehensive way what it's like to have been parented by someone with the disorder. The effects in adult children can range from low self-esteem and perfectionism to the inability to trust others and paralyzing guilt. But they can be overcome. With sections on The Past, The Present and The Future, Roth and Friedman offer readers not only validation of their childhood experiences but practical, realistic suggestions for moving on and creating change. Reader comments: A friend let me read the book you're working on. He said the parents the book deals with sounded so much like my mom, from the stories I've told him. So I took it home and read almost all of it last night. I was totally blown away. You described my mother perfectly! I've read a lot--and I mean a LOT--of books about parental issues, and your book covered areas that I haven't seen addressed before....Thanks for writing it. --D. R., Chicago, Illinois "If Stop Walking on Eggshells has become the bible for people with a borderline family member, I predict that Surviving a Borderline Parent will become the 'must have' book for people who have a parent with borderline traits. Authors Kimberlee Roth and Freda Friedman have done a stunning job of validating the isolating experience of these 'adult children,' and more importantly, shown them how to overcome the constant feelings of guilt, abnormality, and self-doubt. This book belongs on the shelf of every clinician and adult child with a borderline parent." --Randi Kreger, author of Stop Walking on Eggshells "Kimberlee Roth and Freda Freidman provide comprehensive guidelines for adult children with borderline parents that help create balance and boundaries in these tumultuous relationships. The authors point to the need to break the �silent treatment� around borderline personality disorder and encourage clinicians to educate patients and family members about this diagnosis. Roth and Freidman's book is well worth the investment for any adult child with a borderline parent." --Christine A. Lawson, Ph.D., author of Understanding the Borderline Mother See bottom of page for shipping information. Item# 3287 200 pgs., softcover, 1-572243-28-7 $14.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Understanding the Borderline Mother Helping Her Children Transcend the Intense, Unpredictable, and Volatile Relationship By Christine Ann Lawson The first love in our lives is our mother. Recognizing her face, her voice, the meaning of her moods, and her facial expressions is crucial to survival. Dr. Christine Ann Lawson vividly describes how mothers who suffer from borderline personality disorder produce children who may flounder in life even as adults, futilely struggling to reach the safety of a parental harbor, unable to recognize that their borderline parent lacks a pier, or even a discernible shore. Four character profiles describe different symptom clusters that include the waif mother, the hermit mother, the queen mother, and the witch. Children of borderlines are at risk for developing this complex and devastating personality disorder themselves. Dr. Lawson's recommendations for prevention include empathic understanding of the borderline mother and early intervention with her children to ground them in reality and counteract the often dangerous effects of living with a "make-believe" mother. Some readers may recognize their mothers as well as themselves in this book. They will also find specific suggestions for creating healthier relationships. Addressing the adult children of borderlines and the therapists who work with them, Dr. Lawson shows how to care for the waif without rescuing her, to attend to the hermit without feeding her fear, to love the queen without becoming her subject, and to live with the witch without becoming her victim. Item# 3316 352 pgs., softcover, 978-0-7657-0331-6 $44.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	You're My World Conversations about custody for people who have a partner with borderline personality disorder By Ken Lewis, Ph.D., James Paul Shirley, MSW, and Randi Kreger The how-to information you need to gain custody from a BP spouse for the children's best interests. This three-CD package featuring one of the country's foremost experts will show you the best way to gain custody of your children if you live within any of the United States of America. The CD's Discuss: Should I seek custody? Judging false Vs true reconciliations Documentation The legal process, from start to finish All about the custody evaluation process Gender discrimination Common mistakes people make Relevant Vs irrelevant info to judge Financial considerations Therapists: Can they testify? Custody modification process Parental alienation Sexual allegations in divorce (SAID) Public awareness of BPD Parental abduction See bottom of page for shipping information. Item# ymw 3 CD Set $30.00 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)