From Cartesian to Chaos Theory: Relationship Management of the Borderline Patient

1996 ◽  
Vol 41 (5) ◽  
pp. 493-495
Author(s):  
Diana Diamond
Keyword(s):  
Chaos Theory ◽  
Relationship Management ◽  
Borderline Patient

Treatment of the Borderline Patient, Relationship Management

1988 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 370-374 ◽  
Author(s):  
David F. Dawson
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Relationship Management ◽  
Interpersonal Theory ◽  
Patient Relationship ◽  
Borderline Patient ◽  
Management Guidelines ◽  
Borderline Syndrome ◽  
Do No Harm ◽  
Borderline Patients ◽  
New Interpretation

The author suggests that not the borderline syndrome itself but many of the worst behaviours of borderline patients are essentially iatrogenic. To do no harm should be the primary goal of any therapist encountering a patient exhibiting borderline features. Management of the patient-therapist relationship is paramount and may be in itself the most effective and safe treatment for both crisis situations and longer therapy. A conceptual model borrowing from and bridging self psychology and interpersonal theory is described. This model leads to a reframing or new interpretation of borderline symptoms and therapists’ reactions. Realtionship management guidelines and specific interventions are suggested.

Chaos theory, educational systems, and social justice

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rita Weinberg ◽  
Barbara Smiley Sherman ◽  
Niles P. Engerman ◽  
Jeannie Zeitlin ◽  
Shannon Cribaro-Difatta
Keyword(s):  
Social Justice ◽  
Chaos Theory ◽  
Educational Systems
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