Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Personality Disorders. A Step-by-Step Guide

This guide offers exercises and worksheets that will help combat self-destructive thoughts that poison life. The author's approach is based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) methods, a direction that has proven effective in treating personality disorders. The book describes key skills that help deal with the eleven most common personality disorders. Additionally, it outlines relaxation techniques, stress reduction, and emotion regulation, as well as ways of assertive communication and overcoming difficulties using coping strategies.