Life on the Line – what is Borderline Personality Disorder?

Feelings of being rejected and abandoned by Jenny were quickly followed by feelings of intense anger. With every passing minute Charlene felt increasingly furious at Jenny. Why did Charlene’s friends always end up hurting her like this? She concluded that it was because she is a vile, detestable person. Nobody could possibly care for someone so obviously defective.

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What is the difference between a psychologist and a counsellor?

A counsellor assists a person to develop understanding of themselves, their circumstances or their problems and facilitates change and setting goals. A psychologist applies scientific research to understanding and shaping human behaviour. Many psychologists provide counselling – but not all.

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