Q1. What led to Kareem's admission the University hospital?
Q2. Why did Kareem's previous therapist decide to discontinue treatment with him at the time of his admission to the hospital for an overdose?
Q3. How many individuals with borderline personality disorder attempt suicide?
Q4. Describe Kareem's typical intimate relationships before he began treatment with Ms. Seals.
Q5. What was Kareem's "greatest fear" that led to his frequent suicide attempts?
Q6. How did Kareem's behavior meet the DSM-5-TR criteria for borderline personality disorder?
Q7. Describe the concept of dialectical behavior therapy. Be sure to describe the main points of this type of treatment.
Q8. What is Ms. Seal's primary goal during the pretreatment stage? How did she relate this to Kareem in their initial therapy sessions?
Q9. What were the primary modes Ms. Seals told Kareem would be part of his treatment program?
Q10. List four specific skill area covered in the first stage of treatment with Kareem.
Q11. Why is it common for certain individuals to use self-destructive behaviors when they are disappointed by life's events?
Q12. How did Ms. Seals handle Kareem's cutting behaviors, not only to help prevent the behaviors but also to support him when he relapsed?
Q13. What were two therapy interfering behaviors frequently displayed by Kareem?
Q14. What was the focus of the second treatment stage? What types of therapeutic interventions did Ms. Seals use with Kareem during this time?
Q15. Describe some other disorders that individuals with borderline personality disorders may also develop?
Q16. What is the ultimate achievement Kareem feels he has realized from his treatment?