From Humpty-Dumpty to Rapunzel: Theoretical Formulations concerning Borderline Personality Disorder

Author:

Lonie Isla1

Affiliation:

1. NSW Institute of Psychotherapy, PO Box 25, Hunters HillNSW, 2110

Abstract

A brief review of the development of the concept of Borderline Personality Disorder is given, together with a more detailed consideration of theorists who have made significant contributions to its psychodynamic understanding. Examples of the extreme limits of this diagnostic category are illustrated, using the symbolism of Humpty-Dumpty and Rapunzel. The theories of Winnicott and Kohut, which both elaborate on the concept of a developmental defect, are compared and contrasted. Some implications for therapy are considered.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

Psychiatry and Mental health,General Medicine

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1. Borderline Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: An Equivalence?;Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry;1993-06

2. A Tormented Mind: Clinical and Theoretical Implications of Overwhelming Life Events;Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry;1989-03

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