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  • Clinical Psychology
  • Personality Disorders

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  • Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is characterized by interpersonal relationship difficulties.
  • Trust is a critical component of interpersonal functioning, often impaired in BPD.
  • A recent special issue in the Journal of Personality Disorders focused on this intersection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and synthesize the findings presented in the special issue.
  • To highlight key insights from clinical practice and research regarding trust in BPD.
  • To underscore the importance of addressing interpersonal trust in BPD treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Commentary and review of existing literature.
  • Synthesis of research articles and clinical case studies from a special issue.
  • Analysis of themes related to interpersonal trust and BPD.

Main Results:

  • Trust deficits are central to the interpersonal challenges faced by individuals with BPD.
  • Research highlights the neurobiological and developmental factors influencing trust in BPD.
  • Clinical insights offer strategies for building trust in therapeutic relationships with BPD patients.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding and addressing interpersonal trust is crucial for effective BPD treatment.
  • Further research is needed to develop targeted interventions for trust impairments in BPD.
  • The special issue provides a valuable resource for clinicians and researchers in the field.