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Chapman, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and professor at Simon Fraser University specializing in emotion regulation and borderline personality disorder.

Known for: The Borderline Personality Disorder Survival Guide: Everything You Need to Know About Living with BPD

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The Borderline Personality Disorder Survival Guide: Everything You Need to Know About Living with BPD

The Borderline Personality Disorder Survival Guide: Everything You Need to Know About Living with BPD

mental_health·10 min read

This comprehensive guide provides practical information and coping strategies for individuals living with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and their loved ones. Written by leading experts in the field, it explains the symptoms, causes, and evidence-based treatments for BPD, including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). The book offers tools for managing emotions, improving relationships, and building a more stable and fulfilling life.

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Understanding Emotional Dysregulation

At the heart of borderline personality disorder lies what psychologists call emotional dysregulation — the difficulty in managing and recovering from intense emotional experiences. Emotions in BPD are not simply strong; they are enormous waves that can rise and crash without warning. As clinicians, ...

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Evidence-Based Treatments: Opening Paths to Recovery

Over the last three decades, we’ve witnessed a revolution in how borderline personality disorder is treated. Gone are the days when clinicians believed BPD was untreatable. The development of evidence-based therapies, especially Dialectical Behavior Therapy, reshaped both clinical outcomes and perso...

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Chapman, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and professor at Simon Fraser University specializing in emotion regulation and borderline personality disorder.

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