Richard G. Hersh, Eve Caligor, Frank E. Yeomans... May 2026

Initial stage interventions, refining techniques, and long-term therapy progression.

This work serves as a practical, clinically-grounded manual for applying —an evidence-based treatment originally designed for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)—across various clinical environments. Core Objectives of the Work Richard G. Hersh, Eve Caligor, Frank E. Yeomans...

Structural interviewing, goal setting, and the critical . Treatment Stages Treatment Stages Principles for and working with the

Principles for and working with the families of those with severe personality disorders. Inpatient Care The authors demonstrate how TFP principles can be

It distills the core elements of TFP and its roots in Object Relations Theory into accessible language.

Aiming to move patients from "identity diffusion" (fragmented views of self and others) toward a cohesive, realistic self-concept.

The authors demonstrate how TFP principles can be used even when a patient is not in formal individual psychotherapy, helping to manage "difficult" patients in diverse settings.