Posted by Apperceptor on March 7, 2004, at 17:00:46
In reply to Re: ???s about Borderline dx » Racer, posted by fallsfall on March 7, 2004, at 16:21:08
DBT is currently being systematically evaluated for use with depression and anxiety, with encouraging preliminary results. I also am very close to some psychologists who use it for these and other concerns in their own practices. I've used it once, in a DBT group for people with Bipolar I. It seemed to help, particularly "wise mind." It is my sincere hope that the word gets out that DBT, the supposedly "Borderline Therapy" is effective for other concerns, and perhaps this will help destigmatize.
I've had the pleasure of seeing Dr. Linehan speak, and her manner and approach is utterly engaging. She's a very "no bulls***" type person and her genuineness and lack of "clinical distance" is beautiful.
I hate the term "personality disorders." In my program, we are being told not to use it. The term we're using is "Characterological Disorders" (or "Characterological Maladjustments" among the more dynamically oriented faculty). Same thing, but I think taking it a little out of the vernacular might help a bit. Still a long ways to go, unfortunately.
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