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Borderline, Narcissistic, and Schizoid Adaptations: The Pursuit of Love, Admiration, and Safety Paperback – September 12, 2016

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Borderline, Narcissistic, and Schizoid Adaptations demystifies the diagnosis and treatment of personality disorders. It offers clear and practical advice on how to differentiate and treat clients who have made Borderline, Narcissistic, or Schizoid adaptations. Elinor Greenberg begins with an overview of the topic of personality disorders, reframes these disorders as adaptations, and then explains the treatment interventions that work best for each type of adaptation. Later chapters describe how to do specific interventions that deal with commonly encountered treatment issues such as: such as: “How to undo a Narcissistic shame-based self-hating depression,” “How to judge a Schizoid client’s sense of interpersonal safety from their dreams,” and “How to help Borderline clients reach their goals.” Each type of intervention is explained in detail, ample clinical examples are given, as is how and when to utilize the method in the client’s treatment. Both beginning therapists and experienced clinicians alike will find this book a useful resource that will expand their understanding and effectiveness with this often challenging group of clients.
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Elinor Greenberg, Ph.D., CGP, is a psychologist and an internationally renowned Gestalt therapy trainer who specializes in teaching the diagnosis and treatment of Borderline, Narcissistic, and Schizoid adaptations. Dr. Greenberg is the author of many articles on this topic, including: "Healing the Borderline," "When Insight Hurts," "Undoing the Shame Spiral," and "Goals and the Borderline Client." She is Vice President of the New York Institute for Gestalt Therapy, adjunct faculty to the Gestalt Center for Psychotherapy and Training, and is an Associate Editor of Gestalt Review. In addition to her extensive Gestalt therapy credentials, Dr. Greenberg is a graduate of and former faculty member of The Masterson Institute, a post-graduate training institute where she taught and supervised students in a psychoanalytically-oriented object relations approach to the theory and treatment of personality disorders. She is a certified Ericksonian hypnotherapist and is in the National Registry for Certified Group Psychotherapists. Dr. Greenberg's hobby is the study of pre-psychoanalytic systems of personal growth, such as Kabbalah and the Western Mystery School tradition.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; 1st edition (September 12, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 382 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1537334220
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1537334226
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.12 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.87 x 9 inches
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Wendi
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to Read with Valuable Information
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2020
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I found the author on Quora and enjoyed her writing style and perspective, so I finally decided to purchase her book. And I am so happy I did!

It is a must read for therapists who work with clients with personality disorders. She does a great job of presenting complex concepts in a way that’s easy to absorb and fun to read. It is not overly theoretical or abstract. It is very specific, with helpful examples, which makes it easy to learn and use with clients in sessions.

Also, there is plenty of clinical interventions outlined and tailored to specific types and subtypes of personalities. This is so valuable! I found it incredibly helpful in treating narcissism.

I read through almost the whole book the day I got it and have since shared it with colleagues, who have found it extremely helpful as well. This is a great resource - totally worth it!
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Cindy
5.0 out of 5 stars The most compassionate and brilliant doctor in her specialty.
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2020
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This book has changed my life and the way I view personality adaptations. I personally suffer from one of these and also grew up with parents who I suspected as having them. The contents of this book have reeducated me on what I’ve previously read about personality “disorders”. Nothing quite made sense until I read Elinor’s book, and then it was an epiphany for me. I originally came to buy this book after following Elinor on Quora and finding her to be the only doctor/therapist (I’ve read) who spoke about personality adaptations in way that wasn’t dehumanizing. I feel like she truly sees her patients not as deeply flawed but as humans who as children had to develop these coping mechanisms—ADAPTATIONS—to stay alive. She has such a voice of compassion and understanding that I couldn’t be helped not to be drawn to her and her book. I believe that this book is the book that’s going to change how our society views these personality adaptations. If you or a loved one suffers from one of these personality adaptations, you can only be helped by buying this book. No matter what you’ve previously read about personality “disorders”, this book will take you to an entirely different and compassionate level of understanding.
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JMS
5.0 out of 5 stars So good I bought it twice. But one word of warning.
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2023
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Amazing book. Very well written, and clinically balanced from a perspectives standpoint. I was, however, interested in reading it digitally on the Kindle app. In addition to having a desk reference. Unfortunately, the Kindle app does not process the fonts or bookmarks or images well at all. So much so that it was not worth, the recommendation. I would shout “go for it”, if you’re asking about the paper back. And maybe suggest to the publisher, that when they run the next batch, they fix the digital breakdown. Great material.
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M. J. Graham
5.0 out of 5 stars Borderlines are MADE, not born
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2024
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I have to thank Elinor (Dr. Greenberg ?) for recognizing that borderline traits are an ACQUIRED condition; no one is born with this collection of traits. (Ok, yeah, those of us who probably / absolutely inherited it. But without the 'right environment', i doubt that these traits would have bloomed.). Environment was created by truly malignant narc, which she also describes delightfully.
Thanks !
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Miranda Friel
4.0 out of 5 stars Worth the Money
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2020
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This is an accessible treasure-trove of information about Borderline adaptations. Even though it's written for therapists, it provided some insight into my level of BPD functioning (low). I am very grateful for the information about this condition. There were also plenty of helpful, concrete strategies to try as well.

My only critical comment is this: I believe Dr. Greenberg when she says that she's trying to reduce the stigma around BPD. However, the repeated use of the words "toddler," "primitive," "childlike," etc., and the recurring phrase "like a scared child," was pretty infantalizing. These are accurate descriptions and may help therapists understand BPD better. But when she wasn't directly referring to Object Relations theory or the Rapproachment period, she could've substituted the less pejorative "underdeveloped" or "insufficient" for a lot of those phrases.

BPD, how it's treated, and how it's written about is already fairly undignified, and I would encourage the author to carefully consider her word choices, even (or especially) if her audience is psychology professionals.

I'm also not sure how much I buy into the parental importance in my psyche (it sounds Freudian).

But I do greatly appreciate the author's work and her strategies. I highly recommend it for anyone struggling with BPD.
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Sandyrat
5.0 out of 5 stars This is THEE book I recommend to others wanting to learn more about Schizoid
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2023
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As a Schizoid myself, THIS is the book I recommend to anyone wanting to learn more about it. Dr. Greenberg's descriptions and examples were "on point" and highly respectful of the conditions and people therein. She didn't overmedicalize or portray them as "doom and gloom" like other psychologists sometimes do. She expertly balanced dignity and therapy, basically allowing Schizoids to preserve their space, safety, and dignity, while also acknowledging and helping them work on their challenging issues. Probably not an easy balance to achieve, but she nailed it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT BOOK, REVOLUTIONIZED MY LIFE
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2019
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I love that this book explains in clear, plain, easy to understand language what causes personality "adaptations" (which most people call disorders), signs, symptoms, motivations, and how to overcome them! Specific, unique ideas that truly help, case studies and examples abound, so relatable! The author makes it clear that these adaptations can be rehabilitated and acknowledges that there is a scale or gradient of severity, which is such a relief! Most resources are ignorant or act as if a personality adaptation is an untreatable lost cause! The breadth and depth of the knowledge the author has on the subject and the unique approaches really impress me. I have spent HOURS with this book, have shared it and discussed it with others, and every time I do, I learn new, helpful things. VERY practical. A God-send. Some of the best money I ever spent. Invest in yourself and buy this book and you won't regret it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant book on Borderline, Narcissistic and Schizoid Adaptations
Reviewed in Canada on October 21, 2022
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Psychotherapist with strong credentials and years of experience in her field, Elinor Greenberg doesn't just teach the reader about cluster B mental disorders, so popular and misunderstood, but brings light to them with specific examples which will stay forever in my mind.
After reading this book one can become an expert in recognizing individuals with these adaptations in everyday life. And what it struck me, is that there are so many of them. You will be rereading this book many times and always find something new, you missed the first time. I was shuttered to learn about the heart of the problem causing Narcissist to devalue and hurt others, and cause so much pain in close family relationships. Thanks to this book I was able to understand the painful truth about anyone affected by NPD.
Thank you, Elinor for sharing your experience. .
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 7, 2023
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Great book! Read it!
I first come across Dr. Greenberg on Quora on my quest to find out more about toxic people. I loved her comments, she is always sensible, easy to understand and relatable. It was a no brainer to invest in her book, and god what a gem! The best book I've come across that explains everything in a way that is thorough and precise but still easy to understand. It is down to earth, makes the behavioural patterns easily recognisable and also great on practical advice. Can't recommend highly enough.
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Romanna
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read if you have already questions about psychology
Reviewed in Germany on July 6, 2021
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The author is knowledgeable, experienced, and at the same time very respectful and empathetic to her clients. I wish all the therapists read this book, to not traumatize new clients even more, by misinterpretation their behavior and protection adaptations as games they play to cheat or avoid self discipline.
If you have doubts about yourself, your therapy, feel not understood, wondering why people act so weird at times around you or on the dates, and feel that just saying "oh, they are just narcissistic" or "you should just follow your therapist instructions and prescriptions" doesn't cover deep picture - this might be the book, that'll make you say "a-ha! this is what's happening!" "finally, i'm seen, finally it's about me".
Before buying this book you can watch and read articles, lectures and interviews of this author.
If you have bad opinion about gestalt - don't hurry to skip it. She has a deep classical psychological background, as she quickly run into the issues operating with clients by using only gestalt approaches and started to study more - to be able to diagnose clients and provide them help with all the varieties of techniques.
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Jay Sheth
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Happy
Reviewed in India on March 5, 2019
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I wanted to purchase it since a long time. I am glad I did so.... Very happy about it. I wanted to learn about personality adaptations in an easy language.
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I wanted to purchase it since a long time. I am glad I did so.... Very happy about it. I wanted to learn about personality adaptations in an easy language.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Loads of information.
Reviewed in Australia on September 4, 2018
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One of the best books on this subject. Easy to understand language, informative.
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