Communication between Individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder and Their Partners

Poster Session VI

Keyword: Communication

Abstract: Communication samples between individuals with BPD and their partners (N = 18 couples) were coded for positive, constructive, and hostile communication. Both partners used significantly more constructive communication, and there was no effect of BPD diagnosis on communication use. Couples were misaligned in their use of constructive communication.

• Claire Lauzon (Presenting Author)
• Alyssa Di Bartolomeo (Author)
• Sonya Varma (Author)
• Tali Boritz (Author)
• Rachel Liebman (Author)
• Candice Monson (Author)
• Skye Fitzpatrick (Author)