The Borderline Personality: Vision and Healing

by Nathan Schwartz-Salant

An in-depth study that stresses the importance of the imagination in the psychotherapy of borderline conditions. Psychoanalytic theory, object relations, and developmental approaches are combined with a Jungian archetypal orientation to delve into deep structures within the borderline sector and the analytic encounter. Nathan Schwartz-Salant, Ph.D., was trained as a Jungian analyst in Zürich, Switzerland, and has a psychotherapy practice in New York City and Princeton, New Jersey. He is the author of numerous clinical papers and books, including The Mystery of Human Alchemy and the Transformation of the Self (Routledge, 1998).

Genres: Psychology

256 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1988

About the author

Nathan Schwartz-Salant (1938-2020), PhD is a Jungian analyst and author of Narcissism and Character Transformation and The Borderline Personality: Vision and Healing. He was also co-editor with Murray Stein of the Chiron Clinical Series.

Reviews

[Crystal Morningstar Kinistino · Rating 5 out of 5]

This author has a brilliant grasp on depth psychology, Jungian insights , archetypes, and mythology, which aid in a profound understanding of the frightening and bewildering inner landscape of those with BPD. The author, a Jungian trained psychoanalyst, relies on alchemy and character transformation to aid in conveying a deep visionary insight, which is refreshingly free of the judgement and stigma that surrounds the thinking of many more modern day analysts.

[Andy Studer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book, not only for Schwartz-Salant's real empathy towards his clients with BPD, but also for his unique and imaginative approaches in describing what someone with BPD actually experiences on emotional as well as psychic levels. His use of Jungian archetypes to explain concepts like borderline rage or borderline scanning is just brilliant. Its a difficult read if you're not well versed in Jungian terminologies, but definitely worth a look if you have any interest in the treatment or healing of BPD.

[Marina Andronova · Rating 5 out of 5]

Несколько проблематичная с точки зрения регистра воображаемого, но в целом полезная книга, которая помогла мне нащупать некоторые новые пути обращения к бессознательному. Ну и красивая, конечно, как и бывает обычно у юнгианцев :-)

[Greg T · Rating 5 out of 5]

Admittedly I didn't finish it, but the first 120 pages were beautiful and insightful!