About the Book
It's time to understand why you struggle in relationships--and learn the skills needed to build deeper, healthier connections with those you love.
Are intense emotions creating chaos in your relationships? Do you fall in love or make friends quickly, only to have those relationships fall apart and lead to feelings of hatred or resentment? Do you have a fear of abandonment, but then pull away when things get too close? Unstable and high-conflict relationships are a hallmark of borderline personality disorder (BPD). But you can learn to calm your emotions, manage your fears, and build healthy relationships. This compassionate workbook will show you how, step by step.
The Relationships Workbook for BPD offers a safe space to help you explore the beliefs, behaviors, and patterns that sabotage your connection with others, so you can build strong, trusting, and healthy relationships instead. You'll start by learning more about BPD, and how you can manage the intense emotions that arise during conflict. You'll also discover strategies to help you avoid "losing yourself" in relationships. Finally, you'll learn how distorted expectations and insecurity can undermine your relationships, and how to recognize unhelpful relationship habits in the future.
If you're ready for a calmer and more connected life, this empowering workbook will help you balance your emotions, overcome your fears, and create strong and healthy relationships.
About the Author :
Daniel J. Fox, PhD, is a licensed psychologist in Texas, international speaker, and multi-award-winning author. He has been specializing in the treatment and assessment of individuals with personality disorders for more than twenty years in the state and federal prison system, universities, and in private practice. Fox shares insights and treatment strategies for personality disorders and other forms of mental illness on his website and social media. His online content has been recognized as a valuable resource for both professionals and individuals seeking to understand and manage psychological conditions. Fox maintains a website and is on social media to present various treatment interventions focused on working with individuals along the antisocial, borderline, narcissistic, and histrionic personality spectrum.
Review :
"The Relationships Workbook for BPD is a thoughtful, compassionate guide for those with BPD who struggle with relationship problem areas. Daniel J. Fox offers practical tools and exercises that build progressively toward developing healthier relationships. The inclusion of guidance and tools for loved ones make this workbook a unique resource for those who struggle with BPD and their support systems, and an incredible resource for graduate students and clinicians."
--Diane Stoebner-May, PhD, ABPP, clinical associate professor of psychology at Sam Houston State University
--Diane Stoebner-May, PhD, ABPP
"Daniel Fox delivers a clear and actionable road map to developing healthier relationships. Grounded in evidence-based strategies and written with expertise, this workbook is an essential resource for anyone navigating the complexities of BPD. It's a valuable tool for anyone seeking greater stability, communication, and connection in their personal life."
--Marshall Motsenbocker, PhD, licensed psychologist
--Marshall Motsenbocker, PhD
"This compassionate, practical workbook is a much-needed guide for individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD) who long for meaningful relationships but feel overwhelmed by fear, shame, or emotional volatility. Daniel J. Fox is a true expert on BPD, and his deep understanding of what maintains this disorder and how to shift these patterns is evident throughout. The exercises feel validating and empowering, and offer a clear path toward emotional safety and connection."
--Liz Ross, PhD, clinical psychologist, founder of the Coping Resource Center, assistant professor at Baylor College of Medicine, and past president of the Houston Psychological Association (HPA)
--Liz Ross, PhD
"This workbook empowers readers from page one! Daniel J. Fox brings honesty, compassion, and structure to the complex experience of navigating relationships in the context of BPD. With relatable storytelling and down-to-earth guidance, readers discover practical tools to build new skills, deepen self-understanding, and find resilience. Whether you're just starting or returning to this inner work, this workbook provides a safe and nonjudgmental space for meaningful change."
--Nubia Angelina Mayorga, PhD, clinical psychologist, and research fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School
--Nubia Angelina Mayorga, PhD
"To read a book filled with optimism and hope for those navigating relationships impacted by BPD is refreshing. Daniel J. Fox leads his readers through an insightful, honest, and challenging course of self-exploration. His expertise sets individuals on a path to clarity and success with their favorite people. With thought-provoking exercises, the reader is empowered to achieve stability and fulfillment in their relationships."
--Tennille Warren-Phillips, PsyD, founder of Relate Psychological Services, and chief psychologist at a pretrial detention facility
--Tennille Warren-Phillips, PsyD
