Pt. I Theory and Concepts <br> 1 Borderline Personality Disorder: Concepts, Controversies, and Definitions 3 <br> 2 Dialectical and Biosocial Underpinnings of Treatment 28 <br> 3 Behavioral Patterns: Dialectical Dilemmas in the Treatment of Borderline Patients 66 <br>Pt. II Treatment Overview and Goals <br> 4 Overview of Treatment: Targets, Strategies, and Assumptions in a Nutshell 97 <br> 5 Behavioral Targets in Treatment: Behaviors to Increase and Decrease 120 <br> 6 Structuring Treatment Around Target Behaviors: Who Treats What and When 165 <br>Pt. III Basic Treatment Strategies <br> 7 Dialectical Treatment Strategies 199 <br> 8 Core Strategies: Part I. Validation 221 <br> 9 Core Strategies: Part II. Problem Solving 250 <br> 10 Change Procedures: Part I. Contingency Procedures (Managing Contingencies and Observing Limits) 292 <br> 11 Change Procedures: Part II. Skills Training, Exposure, Cognitive Modification 329 <br> 12 Stylistic Strategies: Balancing Communication 371 <br> 13 Case Management Strategies: Interacting with the Community 399 <br>Pt. IV Strategies for Specific Tasks <br> 14 Structural Strategies 437 <br> 15 Special Treatment Strategies 462 <br>Appendix: Suggested Reading 524 <br>References 527 <br>Index 547 <br>