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Transference Focused Psychotherapy, Borderline Personality Disorder, Narcissism, with Frank Yeomans, MD

Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast

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Understanding Identity in Personality Disorders

This chapter examines the intricate relationship between identity and personality disorders, focusing on the importance of emotional integration for personal stability. It highlights the challenges of identity diffusion, particularly in borderline personality disorder, where individuals struggle to reconcile conflicting emotions and past experiences. The discussion also emphasizes the broader significance of ideals from religion, philosophy, and art in shaping a cohesive sense of self.

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