\u003cp\u003eWithin the field of clinical psychology, the term \u003ci\u003eborderline personality disorder\u003c/i\u003e was developed to fulfill a diagnostic need and has come to possess specific stereotypes and negative meanings. Because the term \u003ci\u003eborderline\u003c/i\u003e is an emotionally charged word, it can lead to a less-than-accurate view of the situation or patient being described, thus presenting a challenge to even the most experienced therapists and becoming one of the most complex disorders to treat.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThrough the use of one case study, however, experts in borderline personality disorders have put this difficulty at ease. Applying a variety of modalities to identify treatment goals, including: selecting assessment tools, conceptualizing progression, pinpointing pitfalls, and developing techniques, diagnosing and treating BPD has created a more successful therapeutic result.\u003c/p\u003e