Abstract
Border personality disorder symptomatology is described as it may appear within a university population. The etiology of the disorder is examined from a Kohutian self-psychology perspective. Case-management procedures are outlined with a view to preventing inappropriate contracting with severely disturbed borderline clients. Recommendations are made regarding diagnosis procedures and the use of referrals. The impact of borderline clients on university staff is also discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 212-220 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | British Journal of Guidance & Counselling |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 May 1993 |