Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Its Impact on Relationships with Dr. Daniel Lobel

In this episode, Kristen is joined by Dr. Daniel Lobel, author and internationally recognized expert on the diagnosis and treatment of borderline personality disorder (BPD), to explore how BPD can affect relationships and how loved ones can move beyond walking on eggshells. You will learn: What borderline personality disorder (BPD) can look like in close relationships. Why fear of abandonment can lead to intense emotional reactions. How black-and-white thinking can affect relationships and self-perception. How enabling and "walking on eggshells" can reinforce unhealthy patterns. How setting consistent boundaries and reinforcing healthy behavior can help create healthier relationships. Connect with Dr, Daniel Lobel: mMysideofthecouch.com When you purchase Dr. Daniel Lobel's books through these Amazon affiliate links, you're helping support the podcast at no extra cost to you: 1. Adult Children of Borderline Parents 2. When Your Daughter Has BPD: Essential Skills to Help Families Manage Borderline Personality Disorder 3. When Your Mother Has Borderline Personality Disorder: A Guide for Adult Children 4. When a Loved One Has Borderline Personality Disorder: A Compassionate Guide to Building a Healthy and Supportive Relationship 5. Stop Walking on Eggshells for Parents: How to Help Your Child (of Any Age) with Borderline Personality Disorder without Losing Yourself Subscribe HERE and get a free 5-day journal to begin closing the chapter on what doesn't serve you and open the door to the real you. Connect with Kristen: Get Kristen's newsletter, packed with tangible tools, resources, and inspiration Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Kristen on Instagram Kristen's TikTok Have Kristen Speak at Your Event Disclaimer This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about ideas on stress management and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not psychotherapy/counseling in any form. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For counseling services near Indianapolis, IN, visit www.pathwaystohealingcounseling.com. Pathways to Healing Counseling's vision is to provide warm, caring, compassionate and life-changing counseling services and educational programs to individuals, couples and families in order to create learning, healing and growth.