Cycle 17 - Flashcard Set 3
What percentage of individuals with BPD and BPD traits experience a remission of symptoms?
78 to 99%
What is the feeling experienced by individuals with BPD in relation to the world around them?
Disconnection
What does it mean to have healthy boundaries in relationships with individuals with BPD?
They need to be defined and communicated clearly
What should loved ones avoid doing when setting boundaries with individuals with BPD?
Giving in or relenting
What are the rules of engagement that should be set in relationships with individuals with BPD?
No yelling, throwing objects, or harming each other
What should loved ones avoid doing when talking to someone with BPD about drug and alcohol use?
Drifting into other topics
What should loved ones prioritize when dealing with someone with BPD?
Taking care of themselves
What are some important skills to learn when dealing with someone with BPD?
Relaxation techniques, management strategies, firm boundaries, identifying consequences, and using eye strategies
What should loved ones explain to the person with BPD when they need a break?
That they need a break, but not blame or abandonment
What should be done to reward positive behavior from the person with BPD?
Reward it when they respond well to boundaries and appropriate transparency
What should be done to avoid being bombarded with texts by the person with BPD?
Use transparency and set boundaries to establish what constitutes an emergency
What should loved ones avoid doing to prevent encouraging BPD acting out?
Blaming all negative behavior on BPD
