The Disability Book Archive

[ID: A book cover. At the top of the cover, a white box with black writing that reads “Borderline, Narcissistic, and Schizoid Adaptations: The Pursuit of Love, Admiration and Safety” all in caps. The second box, at the bottom of the image, reads “Elinor Greenberg, Ph.D.
The boxes are bordered by dark green. There is a key on a green mound above the bottom box, a star above the key, and a heart above the star. The heart is in the centre of two green trees, which join the boxes together. /end]

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Content Warning:

• Potential references to Donald Trump- Unconfirmed
• Potential references to Adolf Hitler- Unconfirmed

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Summary:

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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Notes:

TBD

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Archivist Comments:

Okay. So. I’ve done some digging, and, unfortunately, people have noted that in some of Dr. Greenberg’s other work, she does lean more towards the accusatory. Also, in this book she apparently compares certain npd archetypes to the likes of Donald Trump and Adolf Hitler. People still reckon it’s a fairly helpful book regardless, so it’s on the list, but I haven’t read it myself so I can’t verify. Apparently this is also more aimed at psychologists and professionals, but a few people said it can also work as a good self-help book.

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