Time-limit psychotherapy of the hospitalized borderline patient

Am J Psychother. 1982 Jan;36(1):82-90. doi: 10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1982.36.1.82.

Abstract

This article shows that borderline patients can be effectively treated by a time-limited hospitalization and psychotherapy which sets clear limits within a neutral corrective atmosphere. Clarification to the patients that they have the capacity of choice of behavior is essential. Two case histories are included.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Borderline Personality Disorder / psychology
  • Borderline Personality Disorder / therapy*
  • Countertransference
  • Female
  • Hospitalization*
  • Humans
  • Length of Stay
  • Male
  • Personality Disorders / therapy*
  • Physician-Patient Relations
  • Psychoanalytic Therapy
  • Psychotherapy, Brief*
  • Transference, Psychology