Uploaded May 2021 | Updated September 2026, 14 hours ago
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Dr. Frank Yeomans discusses the benefits of joining a 12-step program and how going through The Steps might interact with a person's therapeutic process. Substance abuse and personality disorders frequently coexist in a person, so the question of "therapy or 12-step" is a real one for many people.
How does someone reconcile or balance ideas of powerlessness and responsibility? Can you have a 'higher power' without being religious? Why is the 4th-step inventory so difficult, and is there an equivalent in therapy? Why is it so hard to face certain parts of ourselves? Can therapy offer a sense of community, or can it be 'spiritual'? Could there be a 12-step program for personality disorders? What is the point of therapy, or a 12-step program? What is the most important step in a therapy treating severe personality disorder?
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Frank Yeomans is an expert clinician who makes use of Transference-Focused Psychotherapy in his practice treating NPD and BPD. In fact, he co-wrote the manual on TFP for Borderline Personality Disorder!
Check out our interview of Otto Kernberg (who mentored Frank Yeomans) for lots more related material: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_L7KEOxOeQ_x4WSfcR6gjUQXCUERcQQw
For more information about BORDERLINE, the feature-length documentary we made about BPD, please visit: borderlinethefilm.com
Our archive of videos on BPD and NPD is expanding - be sure to subscribe to our channel here: youtube.com/borderlinernotes
Disclaimer: "Please be advised this video may contain sensitive information. All content found within this publication (VIDEO) is provided for informational purposes only. All cases may differ, and the information provided is a general guide. The content is not intended to be used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have specific questions about a medical condition, you should consult your doctor or other qualified medical professional for assistance or questions you have regarding a medical condition. Studio Comma The, LLC and BorderlinerNotes does not recommend any specific course of medical remedy, physicians, products,opinion, or other information.
Studio Comma The, LLC and BorderlinerNotes expressly disclaim responsibility and shall have no liability for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffering as a result of reliance on the information in this publication. If you or someone you know is considering self-harm or suicide, it’s okay to ask for help. 24 hour support is provided by hopeline-nc.org (877.235.4525), suicidepreventionlifeline.org (800.273.8255), kidshelpphone.ca (800.668.6868).”
More high quality personality disorder-focused videos available at shop.mndflds.com/products
Dr. Frank Yeomans discusses the benefits of joining a 12-step program and how going through The Steps might interact with a person's therapeutic process. Substance abuse and personality disorders frequently coexist in a person, so the question of "therapy or 12-step" is a real one for many people.
How does someone reconcile or balance ideas of powerlessness and responsibility? Can you have a 'higher power' without being religious? Why is the 4th-step inventory so difficult, and is there an equivalent in therapy? Why is it so hard to face certain parts of ourselves? Can therapy offer a sense of community, or can it be 'spiritual'? Could there be a 12-step program for personality disorders? What is the point of therapy, or a 12-step program? What is the most important step in a therapy treating severe personality disorder?
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Frank Yeomans is an expert clinician who makes use of Transference-Focused Psychotherapy in his practice treating NPD and BPD. In fact, he co-wrote the manual on TFP for Borderline Personality Disorder!
Check out our interview of Otto Kernberg (who mentored Frank Yeomans) for lots more related material: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_L7KEOxOeQ_x4WSfcR6gjUQXCUERcQQw
For more information about BORDERLINE, the feature-length documentary we made about BPD, please visit: borderlinethefilm.com
Our archive of videos on BPD and NPD is expanding - be sure to subscribe to our channel here: youtube.com/borderlinernotes
Disclaimer: "Please be advised this video may contain sensitive information. All content found within this publication (VIDEO) is provided for informational purposes only. All cases may differ, and the information provided is a general guide. The content is not intended to be used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have specific questions about a medical condition, you should consult your doctor or other qualified medical professional for assistance or questions you have regarding a medical condition. Studio Comma The, LLC and BorderlinerNotes does not recommend any specific course of medical remedy, physicians, products,opinion, or other information.
Studio Comma The, LLC and BorderlinerNotes expressly disclaim responsibility and shall have no liability for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffering as a result of reliance on the information in this publication. If you or someone you know is considering self-harm or suicide, it’s okay to ask for help. 24 hour support is provided by hopeline-nc.org (877.235.4525), suicidepreventionlifeline.org (800.273.8255), kidshelpphone.ca (800.668.6868).”
