About Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder is a serious mental health disorder that usually begins in early adulthood and is characterized by unstable moods, impulsive behavior, frequent bouts of anger, low self-esteem, and emotional instability, among other things. The roller coaster of emotions and behaviors that someone with BPD experiences can cause problems and difficulties at work, in social situations, and in relationships.
People with Borderline Personality Disorder also tend to engage in risky or self-injurious behavior. Because of this, it’s important to get help from a licensed psychologist who can assist with emotional regulation and reducing common symptoms such as irritability, impulsivity, and mood swings. One form of treatment that has been found to be particularly effective is Transference-Focused Therapy.
Understanding Transference-Focused Psychotherapy
Transference, as it relates to psychotherapy, can provide helpful insight into a client’s struggles that they, themselves, may not have been aware of. It can be used to identify internalized thoughts that contribute to unhealthy behaviors. By addressing these thoughts and feelings as they happen (thanks to transference), individuals can recognize what may be driving their problematic behaviors and develop strategies that will improve interactions and reduce symptoms.
For some, recognizing that past emotions are being transferred to their psychologist can be an uncomfortable and stressful realization. However, working through transferred feelings can be very effective for resolving deep-rooted, past emotions that are contributing to present-day problems.
Other Uses for TFP
While transference-focused psychotherapy (TFP) has been primarily used to help people who have a borderline personality disorder, it may also be applicable in resolving symptoms that may be associated with other mental health conditions. For instance, Transference-Focused Psychotherapy can help with:
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- Emotional regulation
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- Improving social interaction
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- Building healthier relationships
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- Reducing thoughts of self-harm
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What is Transference?
Transference is a term used to describe an occurrence whereby an individual redirects the emotions that were originally felt about an important figure (usually in childhood) toward another person who is not that figure. The primary cause of borderline personality disorder is dysfunctional relationships in childhood. The goal of Transference-Focused Therapy is to explore thoughts and emotions related to key figures such as parents and siblings. In doing so, those feelings are often transferred or projected toward the psychologist. Through this transference, problematic thoughts and behaviors can be identified and rectified in order to improve symptoms and work toward building new, healthy relationships.
Types of Transference
There are three different types of transference, positive, negative, and sexualized. The following is a brief explanation of each.
Positive Transference
This term is used to describe feelings of love, attachment, and idealization that were once felt toward key childhood figures such as a parent. Positive transference occurs when those feelings are transferred to the psychologist during a session.
Negative Transference
Just the opposite of positive transference, negative transference is the transfer of hostile or angry feelings that were once felt toward a key childhood figure toward the present-day psychologist.
Sexualized Transference
This form of transference can be difficult to address, but it is nonetheless important for achieving a healthier mental state. Feelings that originated in previous relationships which are then transferred to a psychologist can range from romantic to erotic and everything in between. Although much less common than positive and negative transference, addressing sexual transference and acknowledging even the most uncomfortable feelings is necessary for a complete understanding of internalized thoughts and to reach the desired mental health objective.
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