About the Book

There's no one-size-fits-all treatment for borderline personality disorder (BPD)--especially for people with coexisting conditions. BPD rarely occurs alone. In this guide, internationally recognized BPD expert Daniel J. Fox offers a breakthrough understanding of what he calls complex borderline personality disorder (C-BPD), a form of BPD that is complicated by the presence of comorbid conditions. With this book, readers will find a tailored approach to managing their symptoms based on the presence of coexisting conditions such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and more.

Book Synopsis

There's no one-size-fits-all treatment for BPD--especially if you have a coexisting condition. BPD rarely occurs alone. For the first time, this groundbreaking guide offers a tailored approach to managing the symptoms of complex BPD.

If you've been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD), or suspect that you might have it, you should know that not everyone experiences the condition in the same way. BPD actually manifests on a spectrum, and while some people may encounter extreme symptoms and consequences on one end, others may be less affected on the other. In addition, if you're struggling with other conditions--such as bipolar disorder, depression, psychotic symptoms, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)--you may have complex BPD (C-BPD), and may benefit from expanding your knowledge and building your skills, so you can seek out a symptom management plan that is tailored to your unique needs.

In Complex Borderline Personality Disorder, psychologist and BPD expert Daniel J. Fox offers a new understanding and awareness of the complexity of BPD, and helps you lay the groundwork needed to manage your symptoms more effectively. You'll find checklists of specific symptoms to help you identify coexisting conditions related to BPD. And with this guide, you'll feel more empowered to move forward in your life with all the knowledge, skills, and abilities you've learned.

A clinician's guide is available as a downloadable resource for therapists wishing to use this book with their clients.

Review Quotes

"Daniel J. Fox has created a tremendously valuable resource for those struggling with BPD symptoms, alone or along with co-occurring issues. This book serves as a great tool for helping individuals understand the issues they deal with on a daily basis, and also as a map that provides direction on how to get to a place of meaningful and fulfilling relationships, as well as greater peace and acceptance of oneself."
--Russ Wood, PhD, founder and director of Clear Fork Psychology Services--Russ Wood, PhD

"In this highly accessible and clearly written book, Fox takes on one of the most complex manifestations of the mind--our personality function. Drawing on years of clinical experience with complex patients, he delivers an essential guide for those hoping to understand and manage their BPD and its overlap with other mental health problems."
--Carla Sharp, PhD, professor of clinical psychology at the University of Houston; internationally known for her work on the development, phenomenology, and treatment of personality disorders--Carla Sharp, PhD

"Knowledge is empowerment! Fox's book is exceptional in providing a road map to understanding the often-misunderstood journey of those with complex borderline personality disorder (CBPD). Fox provides tools to identify symptoms (surface structure), as well as core content that must be addressed to manage CBPD and live a meaningful life. This self-help resource is filled with lots of strategies and up-to-date research needed to achieve wellness."
--Diane Stoebner-May, PhD, training director at the counseling center, and clinical assistant professor in the department of psychology at Sam Houston State University--Diane Stoebner-May, PhD

"This book provides an excellent, engaging resource for individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD), and anyone wishing to learn more about the complexity of the disorder and its clinical manifestations. Daniel J. Fox skillfully distills a wealth of complex information and years of practice into an easy-to-read narrative. The manual offers an outstanding guide for fostering deeper understanding and supplementing clinical practice."
--Anka A. Vujanovic, PhD, associate professor of psychology, and director of the Trauma and Stress Studies Center at the University of Houston--Anka A. Vujanovic, PhD

About the Author

Daniel J. Fox, PhD, is a licensed psychologist in Texas, international speaker, and award-winning author. He has been specializing in the treatment and assessment of individuals with personality disorders for more than twenty years in the state and federal prison system, universities, and in private practice. His specialty areas include personality disorders, ethics, burnout prevention, and emotional intelligence. He has published several articles in these areas, and is author of The Borderline Personality Disorder Workbook and The Clinician's Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment of Personality Disorders; along with the award-winning The Narcissistic Personality Disorder Toolbox; and the award-winning Antisocial, Borderline, Narcissistic and Histrionic Workbook.

Fox has been teaching and supervising students for more than twenty years at various universities across the United States, some of which include West Virginia University, Texas A&M University, University of Houston, Sam Houston State University, and Florida State University. He is currently an adjunct assistant professor at the University of Houston, and maintains a private practice that specializes in the assessment and treatment of individuals with complex psychopathology and personality disorders. Fox has given numerous workshops and seminars on ethics and personality disorders; personality disorders and crime; treatment solutions for treating clients along the antisocial, borderline, narcissistic, and histrionic personality spectrum; emotional intelligence; narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) and its impact on children and partners; managing mental health within the prison system; and others. Fox maintains a website and is on social media to present various treatment interventions focused on working with and attenuating the symptomatology related to individuals along the antisocial, borderline, narcissistic, and histrionic personality spectrum. Learn more at www.drdfox.com.