The Borderline Personality Disorder Workbook - by Daniel J Fox (Paperback)

About the Book

In The Borderline Personality Disorder Workbook, a psychologist and expert in treating borderline personality disorder (BPD) offers an integrative approach to help readers manage symptoms, gain greater self-control, and build a more confident self, using dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and interpersonal therapy. This workbook meets the reader where they are in their therapeutic journey, and--rather than utilizing a one-size-fits-all method--provides insights and activities that address BPD as a collection of symptoms.

Book Synopsis

A breakthrough, evidence-based workbook for borderline personality disorder (BPD), with practical skills to help you regulate emotions, improve relationships, and build a life worth living.

If you've recently been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD), you may be feeling overwhelmed, scared, angry, ashamed, or uncertain about what comes next. You may even find yourself searching online, only to be met with frightening stories and worst-case scenarios. Take a deep breath. BPD is treatable, recovery is possible, and this workbook will help guide you every step of the way.

Despite what you may have read or been told, BPD is not the worst thing that can happen to you. Like many mental health conditions, it exists on a spectrum, and everyone's experience is different. What do you all have in common? You may have difficulty regulating emotions, navigating relationships, and managing impulsive behaviors. And you may even have trouble seeing yourself clearly--continuously switching from the hero to the villain of the story you've written about your life. So, how can you make sense of it all and start on the road to healing?

Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, this groundbreaking workbook meets you where you are, and combines the most effective evidence-based treatments for BPD, including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and interpersonal therapy. You'll gain a deeper understanding of your diagnosis, identify emotional triggers, strengthen emotion regulation skills, improve relationships, and develop a personalized path toward lasting recovery.

In this compassionate workbook, you'll learn how to:

• Understand BPD and how it affects your thoughts, emotions, and relationships
• Identify emotional triggers and develop healthier coping strategies
• Build emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills
• Challenge unhelpful thinking patterns using DBT, ACT, and CBT techniques
• Clarify your values and create meaningful, lasting change
• Build a personalized roadmap for long-term recovery and well-being

Your diagnosis may have shaped how you see yourself and the world--but it doesn't define who you are or who you can become. With this workbook as your guide, you'll gain the tools, confidence, and hope to move beyond surviving and begin building a life that feels stable, meaningful, and authentically your own.

Review Quotes

"The Borderline Personality Disorder Workbook by Daniel Fox is a user-friendly, systematic, and pragmatic set of tools designed to help clients with borderline personality symptoms identify and work toward change through a variety of multidimensional activities and exercises. Supplemented by extensive online content, the positive approach of this workbook is sure to inspire hope for the most discouraged of clients."
--Sherry Cormier, PhD, professor emerita in the department of counseling and counseling psychology at West Virginia University, author of Counseling Strategies and Interventions for Professional Helpers and Sweet Sorrow, and coauthor of Interviewing and Change Strategies for Helpers--Sherry Cormier, PhD

"Daniel Fox has bridged the gap between the classic understanding and contemporary application of the authoritative findings concerning personality pathology. In his latest book, Fox has unraveled the dual construct of personality development toward more accurate identification and effective intervention--now and for future generations. The inclusion of the information addressing online behavioral expression is timely and crucial for a culture driven by social media. Online users have practical tools to alert them to unsuspected predators, and/or dating prospects who may have underlying personality pathology. The academic, mental health, and social communities will be forever indebted to Fox."
--Verdi Rountree Lethermon, PhD, retired director of the Houston Police Department's psychological services division, previous adjunct professor at the University of St. Thomas and Houston Baptist University, and private practice clinician--Verdi Rountree Lethermon, PhD

"Daniel Fox has taken his extensive knowledge of this challenging clinical population and has synthesized the literature with his own therapeutic experience and style. The Borderline Personality Disorder Workbook challenges the individual with this disorder to change through a series of self-examination exercises of one's beliefs and behaviors, and why these behaviors are maintained. Through a systematic process of exploring what BPD is, to understanding the nature of the problem and acting on what has been learned, the person with BPD is guided to conquering their conflicts and building and eventually maintaining a new self. The workbook may also be used by mental health professionals working with persons with the challenge of BPD."
--Roy H. Tunick, EdD, licensed psychologist in West Virginia; past president of the West Virginia Psychological Association (WVPA); and professor emeritus in the department of counseling, rehabilitation counseling, and counseling psychology at West Virginia University--Roy H. Tunick, EdD

"Daniel Fox won't let you off easy. The Borderline Personality Disorder Workbook is truly a book that expects you to WORK! If you think you might have some symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BPD), and are willing to address these problems, and, most of all, are truly committed to working hard at fixing them, this is the book you need."
--Jerold J. Kreisman, MD, author of Talking to a Loved One with Borderline Personality Disorder, and coauthor of I Hate You - Don't Leave Me--Jerold J. Kreisman, MD

"Fox has created an outstanding, comprehensive workbook for individuals suffering from BPD that is both accessible and inviting. It provides a straightforward approach to developing the skills and understanding needed to overcome this painful and emotionally crippling disorder. If you suffer from BPD, this book offers you a clear path toward creating stable and meaningful relationships, developing a compassionate and clearer understanding of yourself, and shedding your feelings of being alone and hopeless. This book will make lives better!"
--Russ Wood, PhD, founder and director of Clear Fork Psychology Services; has treated individuals suffering from BPD and other personality disorders since the 1980s--Russ Wood, PhD

"Fox has written a superb book that helps both people with borderline personality and the therapists who work with this disorder. In this workbook, Fox lucidly integrates evidence-based techniques and tools to help with thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships--treating those with borderline personality as whole people who can achieve and maintain success and recovery. Fox's work is a must-have for those who want to understand, treat, and recover from borderline personality. Enthusiastically recommended!"
--Lane Pederson, PsyD, author of The Expanded Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Training Manual, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and DBT Skills Training for Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment Settings--Lane Pederson, PsyD

"When working with clients who present with personality disorders, it is sometimes difficult for our clients to grasp the concept of a personality disorder, and even more difficult for them to acquire, execute, and maintain the skills necessary to successfully navigate their everyday lives. As a psychologist and mental health professional, I am always seeking better and more efficient resources that assist my clients on their journey in therapy, as well as providing some structure when developing treatment plans. Well, I hit the jackpot with this resource! Fox has done a marvelous job creating a resource that really helps to better facilitate this work! This workbook is user friendly and can either be used while someone is currently in treatment with a mental health professional, or independently attempting to improve their lives. This workbook does an excellent job breaking down the who, what, when, where, and how of navigating the diagnosis of BPD, and will definitely be an excellent addition to my referral resources for both clinicians and patients!"
--Meagan N. Houston, PhD, licensed psychologist; owner of Houston Behavioral Health, PLLC; police psychologist for the Houston Police Department located in Houston, TX; and author of Treating Suicidal Clients and Self-Harm Behaviors--Meagan N. Houston, PhD

About the Author

Daniel J. Fox, PhD, is a licensed psychologist in Texas, an international speaker, and award-winning author. He has been specializing in the treatment and assessment of individuals with personality disorders for over fifteen 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 Clinician's Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment of Personality Disorders, 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 fifteen 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 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.