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Introducing a breakthrough, integrative approach to managing your borderline personality disorder (BPD).

If you’ve been diagnosed with BPD you may feel a number of emotions—including shock, shame, sadness, abandonment, emptiness, or even anger. Even worse, you may be tempted to research your diagnosis online, only to find doomsday scenarios and terrible prognoses everywhere you click. Take a deep breath. You can get through this—and this workbook will help guide you.

Despite what you may have read or been told, BPD is not the worst thing that can happen to you. Like many mental health issues, it 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. What do you all have in common? You likely experience difficulty balancing your emotions, thoughts, and 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 utilizing a one-size-fits-all treatment, this groundbreaking and comprehensive workbook meets you where you are on your therapeutic journey, and provides an integrative approach to treating BPD drawing on evidence-based dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and interpersonal therapy. With this compassionate workbook, you’ll gain a greater understanding of your BPD, uncover your own emotional triggers, and discover your own personal motivators for positive change.

Your BPD has determined how you see and live your life, but it doesn’t have to define you forever. With this workbook as your guide, you’ll be ready to face your diagnosis head-on, and take those important first steps toward lasting wellness.

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“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

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.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ New Harbinger Publications; Workbook edition (May 1, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1684032733
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1684032730
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.6 x 10 inches
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Dr. Fox is a licensed psychologist, award winning author, and international speaker and the founder and director of Applied Psychological Services, PLLC with two locations--Houston, Texas and The Woodlands, Texas. He earned a B.A. in psychology from Florida State University and a Ph.D. in psychology from West Virginia University. He has been practicing psychology for over 15 years in a wide variety of settings.

Dr. Fox specializes in the psychological assessment and treatment of personality disorders. He has worked with children and adults and frequently conduct seminars in the U.S. and abroad on personality disorders, managing complex clients, burnout prevention, and professional enhancement.

Dr. Fox has written practical and applied resources for personality disorder treatment, The Clinician’s Guide to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Personality Disorders, Antisocial, Borderline, Narcissistic and Histrionic Workbook, and his latest release Narcissistic Personality Disorder Toolbox: 55 Practical Treatment Techniques for Clients, Their Parents & Their Children. In 2019, Dr. Fox will have a workbook coming out next year for individuals with borderline personality disorder. Dr. Fox loves to write, and many years ago he wrote a novel titled, Indoctrination (available on Kindle), under the pseudonym John Harrison, and it's about the psychological components involved in the creation of a serial killer.

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I have struggled with Major depressive disorder and anxiety since I was around 14 (34 now), also once being diagnosed with bipolar, also ADHD and PTSD. Many counselors and medications and no relief. I am currently receiving IV ketamine for treatment resistant depression. My boyfriend suggested to me a while back that I may have BPD. I shrugged it off because I tend to want to know everything and honestly wasn't trying to hear yet another diagnosis. My boyfriend works in substance abuse coaching which overlaps regularly with mental health issues; he read a book about Borderline Personality Disorder which brought him to the conclusion that I may suffer from it. So today, after another fight and some more tears, I decided to write in my journal and also pick up this book for the second time. I am crying as I read how much this book resonates with me and also seeing how much I am affecting the people around me. I'm going to get back to my writing because I already feel more free. I just wanted to spread the good news to anyone else who may be suffering.
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JDizzle
5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource
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5.0 out of 5 stars MAJOR HELP!
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I finally found a team of mental health professionals that noticed my Masking .
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But my therapist recommended this book for me and it actually helps me with my therapy appointments! This is the first Self help workbook that I actually am relating too. While it teaches me who I am, It helps my therapist see me deeper than what I actually give him!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful, but hard if you're not ready.
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I bought this book to address my BPD symptoms head on. It definitely knows what you're going through and is able to talk you through some of the exercises. I definitely got to a point that it made me upset or triggered me, but in a way that was necessary for me to address some of my self-sabotaging tendencies. I am still working through the book, but have found it helpful.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I WAS WRONG... BOOK IS GREAT
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I left a horrible review for this book because I was looking for quick solutions to my pain. This book is to be read while you are in WISE MIND. NOT EMOTIONAL MIND. complete game changer. The logic... the way the author understands your feelings while going through the book, and actually validates them is mind blowing. Eye opening book. I'm only a quarter of the way through.

BUY THIS BOOK. To the author and seller: I apologize for leaving a horrible review at first. I was looking for the book to save me WHILE in emotional mind. Not what the book is for. I cant wait to finish this book. Its also very easy to read quickly through. I hate reading because it takes forever but if you do a chapter a day (anywhere from 3-5 pages) then you're good. You literally want to keep reading more because it understands you and you felt heard.

EYE OPENING BOOK.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great book
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5.0 out of 5 stars Reading for my BPD husband
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I love the way this book is written. It is truly a workbook. Imagine it as an informative friend explaining your journey with BPD and then holding your hand and encouraging you to explore what BPD is defined as in you... how it presents itself uniquely... and how you can grow beyond it! It's a fantastic resource for those who have received a diagnosis or suspect one and want to venture into the courageous decision to change. It is possible and this workbook makes it possible. I would recommend this book to anyone who is ready to challenge the BPD, from a level of general curiosity all the way to one who is determined and committed. Absolutely fantastic and I am halfway through and am reading in advance for a loved one. Amazingly insightful and kind to the human mind. Each chapter ends with a concise recap that drives fundamental points home to use in your journey. Hands down one of the best books out there on BPD that I have picked up and read yet.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Reading for my BPD husband
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2023
I love the way this book is written. It is truly a workbook. Imagine it as an informative friend explaining your journey with BPD and then holding your hand and encouraging you to explore what BPD is defined as in you... how it presents itself uniquely... and how you can grow beyond it! It's a fantastic resource for those who have received a diagnosis or suspect one and want to venture into the courageous decision to change. It is possible and this workbook makes it possible. I would recommend this book to anyone who is ready to challenge the BPD, from a level of general curiosity all the way to one who is determined and committed. Absolutely fantastic and I am halfway through and am reading in advance for a loved one. Amazingly insightful and kind to the human mind. Each chapter ends with a concise recap that drives fundamental points home to use in your journey. Hands down one of the best books out there on BPD that I have picked up and read yet.
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This book helped me overcome so many battles with struggling and suffering with BPD. I recommend this book to that struggle or deal with BPD but do take a break as it can trigger you. I had to take a break from it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This Workbook is Outstanding - and That's Not Just my BPD Idealization Talking ;)
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First, thank you Dr. Fox. You have helped me work with my therapy team to find a diagnosis that fits because watching your videos on YouTube encouraged me to be honest with myself and my doctors without fear of stigma and failure. Your compassion and belief that people with BPD/people on the BPD spectrum can seek treatment to effectively work toward remission and reduction in symptoms felt singular when researching BPD.

Now for my fellow BPD'ers/potential BPD'ers/BPD Spectrum folks out there: This workbook SUCKS. It's also the best thing that has happened to my therapy journey. Anytime you want to put this book down, it's like Dr. Fox sees the future - there is almost always a moment when I want to chuck it across the room and then there's a sentence that reads, "I know you want to chuck this book across the room right now. Changing thoughts is HARD, but you've got this." Or "You did a hard thing, you should definitely eat a piece of cheesecake." I'm paraphrasing, but it is UNCANNY that he knows when you're going to start ramping up and puts a word of encouragement in the chapter. Like, guys, THIS WORKBOOK WILL NOT ABANDON YOU AND WILL ENCOURAGE YOU TO EAT CAKE.

This book will also make you feel ALL KINDS OF WAYS. It'll make you write down stuff that is HARD and EMBARRASSING and FRUSTRATING. It might trigger an episode. It might trigger five episodes. Dr. Fox legit knows this, because therapy is HARD. There are breaks built into the book and he repeatedly reassures you that you are totally, completely, 100% okay to put the book down and walk away and use a coping strategy and come back when you're ready. But, here's the rub: If you keep doing the work, especially if you're taking it to therapy with you, you read back the stuff you wrote down that was hard and embarrassing and frustrating and you start gaining CLARITY and INSIGHT and TOOLS to manage your emotions. As you learn more about yourself, you gain knowledge and skills to challenge false beliefs, recognize triggers, categorize feelings and relationships, and build strategies that will legit set a course for better days with fewer episodes. Those moments of recognition and discovery are called "breakthroughs" I guess, but they legit feel like a veil lifting and it's squirrely feeling knowing that our brains are super great at hiding things about ourselves as a protective mechanism.

I'm not 100% better. I'm not even 100% done with my workbook, but I feel like I now have the words and the homework to effectively communicate with my therapist. That is priceless.

Buy the book. Watch Dr. Fox's YouTube channel.

p.s. I haven't devalued this book and I've been using it for four months. ;)
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amanda
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for people wanting to manage BPD
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Don't let anyone turn you away from trying this book by saying it's hard. It's not so difficult that it would be too hard for anybody, you just have to do it at the time you feel you are ready to get better. Very good and well spoken book, I'm liking it so far.
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Don't let anyone turn you away from trying this book by saying it's hard. It's not so difficult that it would be too hard for anybody, you just have to do it at the time you feel you are ready to get better. Very good and well spoken book, I'm liking it so far.
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I know many of you will want to see examples of some of the exercises in this book, and there are MANY. I’m about a quarter of the way through it now and I find it to be very well written and easy to digest. One thing I would recommend is giving yourself time to reflect after each chapter and the accompanying exercises. It can be a lot to take in and you will have many “aha” moments as the exercises in this book help you connect the dots between your present and past behaviors to the way you process your emotions. This can be overwhelming at times but will also leave you feeling at peace as you gain a new understanding and empathy for yourself and your actions.
A word of caution: You should only buy this book and complete the exercises inside if you’re willing to be brutally honest with yourself and view your behaviors from a completely objective standpoint. You won’t get much out of this if you try to fool yourself into denying that you have negative behavioral patterns OR beat yourself up for not being perfect. Have some compassion for yourself and try to enjoy discovering patterns in your thinking and behaviors.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is an incredible resource!!
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I know many of you will want to see examples of some of the exercises in this book, and there are MANY. I’m about a quarter of the way through it now and I find it to be very well written and easy to digest. One thing I would recommend is giving yourself time to reflect after each chapter and the accompanying exercises. It can be a lot to take in and you will have many “aha” moments as the exercises in this book help you connect the dots between your present and past behaviors to the way you process your emotions. This can be overwhelming at times but will also leave you feeling at peace as you gain a new understanding and empathy for yourself and your actions.
A word of caution: You should only buy this book and complete the exercises inside if you’re willing to be brutally honest with yourself and view your behaviors from a completely objective standpoint. You won’t get much out of this if you try to fool yourself into denying that you have negative behavioral patterns OR beat yourself up for not being perfect. Have some compassion for yourself and try to enjoy discovering patterns in your thinking and behaviors.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Not recommended
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5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you Dr. Fox
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I absolutely love it. It is perfect because I was recently diagnosed with BPD and this book has exercises that help you understand BPD. It's a great tool to use along with therapy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you Dr. Fox
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I absolutely love it. It is perfect because I was recently diagnosed with BPD and this book has exercises that help you understand BPD. It's a great tool to use along with therapy.
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Alicia Perrenoud
5.0 out of 5 stars extremely helpful
Reviewed in France on November 7, 2020
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helpful and fun to do ; full of information and tools, easy to use
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