From Borderline Adolescent to Functioning Adult

First published in 1980. In this volume a leading clinician brings diagnostic order, a comprehensible theory, and a clinical approach out of the confusion and controversy surrounding the concept borderline. Through an interweaving of theoretical concepts and rich clinical experience, Dr. Masterson develops not only a clear definition of the border Iine syndrome. but also the etiology and treatment of this complex disorder.

James F. Masterson Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Cornell University Medical College-New York Hospital (Payne Whitney Clinic) Visiting Professor of Psychiatry, University of Toronto Director, The Masterson Group for the Study and Treatment of Character Disorders (Adult and Adolescent). Jacnita Lu Costello Staff Social Worker, The Masterson Group

Part I Theory; Chapter 1 A Development Theory of the Borderline Syndrome; Chapter 2 Psychopathology of the Self in the Borderline; Part II Method; Chapter 3 Clinical Diagnosis and Model of Treatment; Chapter 4 Method of Follow-Up Study; Part III Results; Chapter 5 Clinical Outcome: From Borderline Adolescent to Functioning Adult; Chapter 6 Minimal Impairment; Chapter 7 Mild Impairment (Group A); Chapter 8 Mild Impairment (Group B); Chapter 9 Moderate Impairment; Chapter 10 Severe Impairment; Chapter 11 A Guide for the Clinical Evaluation of Therapeutic Change; Chapter 12 Parents' Clinical Outcome; Chapter 13 Clinical Outcome: Outpatient Psychotherapy Alone; Chapter 14 Prognostic Factors; Chapter 15 Summary and Discussion;