Interview: Otto F. Kernberg, M.D., F.A.P.A., Developer of Object Relations Psychoanalytic Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder

During this interview, I would like to focus on your conceptualization and application of object relations theory for borderline personality disorder. Since your treatment for borderline personality disorder is based on object relations theory, it may be helpful if you begin with a summary of object relations theory for our readers who may not be familiar with it.