When a Loved One Has Borderline Personality Disorder: A Compassionate Guide to Building a Healthy and Supportive Relationship

Support yourself and your loved one living with borderline personality disorder

Loving someone with borderline personality disorder (BPD) can be complex and overwhelming. This guide provides compassionate strategies and exercises to help you set boundaries, practice self-care, and build a healthier and more supportive relationship.

This top choice in borderline personality disorder books helps you to:

• Understand BPD―Learn more about what BPD is and how it affects your loved one, your relationship, and you personally.
• Consider their perspective―Explore how your loved one might feel in specific scenarios and how those feelings motivate their behavior.
• Care for yourself―Acknowledge your emotions, and discover a variety of ways to seek support and make time for yourself.
• Take action―Discover tips and techniques for communicating effectively with your loved one, as well as writing prompts to help you apply the strategies you learn to your relationship.

Pick up this standout among BPD books and get the tools you need to create balance and harmony in your relationship.

DANIEL S. LOBEL, PhD, is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Katonah, New York. He’s the author of When Your Daughter Has BPD: Essential Skills to Help Families Manage Borderline Personality Disorder and When Your Mother Has Borderline Personality Disorder: A Guide for Adult Children.