Personality disorders : a clarification-oriented psychotherapy treatment model / Rainer Sachse.

Includes bibliographical references.

This praxis-oriented guide presents a treatment model of personality disorders (PDs) based on the latest research that shows that some "pure" PDs are due to relationship disturbances. The reader gains concise and clear information about the dual-action regulation model, the framework for clarification-oriented psychotherapy, which relates the relationship dysfunction to central relationship motives and relationship games. Practical information is given on how to behave with clients and clear therapeutic strategies based on a five-phase model are outlined to help therapists manage interactional problems in therapy and to assist clients in achieving effective change.