Relaxation and Merging in the Treatment of Personality Disorders
Abstract
Significant signs of split self-representation were found in 27 patients receiving psychodynamic therapy for various personality disorders. Relaxation exercises and a merging intervention were used to reduce the amnesic barriers maintaining this compartmentalization. Twenty-four responded with better treatment compliance, reduction of resistance, and improved performance in life tasks.
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