[Seeking the solution at the heart of the problem: facing the intentionality of people suffering of borderline personality disorder (BPD)]

Abstract

This essay takes its support on the study of concepts of intentionality and life projects and their use in the rehabilitation of people with borderline personality disorder (BPD). It considers that these people are dis-concerted and disconcerting and the pertinence of envisaging new ways of helping them reconstruct a sense of their existence. Inspired by constructivist approaches that recognize the constant interaction of the subject with his environment and the duality of things, this reflection leads to the necessity of exploring the intentionality of people with BPD and develop their reflexive capacity in order to allow the progressive emergence of a life project. This recovery process is part of an approach where hope and mobilization of the person's strengths take an important place.