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Question by Oblivia: Borderline adolescent manipulates therapists & counselors instead of partners and family members…?
Has anyone seen this before? What is the best way to ‘deal’ with it? Did the Therapist realise they were being manipulated? How can therapy proceed?

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Answer by slow learner
Don’t worry, the therapist will figure it out. They deal with it all the time. BPD patients are notorious for manipulating people. They are very good at it. It’s what they’ve learned from life experiences. But any professional worth his salt will figure them out eventually. It may take time though. Depends on how good the manipulater is.

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