Preface. Introduction to the case study approach. Intensive psychodynamic therapy with borderline patients: an overview. Martha: case report. Martha: case discussion. Ann: case report. Ann: case discussion. Stewart: case report. Stewart: case discussion. Jennifer: case report. Jennifer: case discussion. Susan: case report. Susan: case discussion. Diagnostic and prognostic considerations. Patterns of change. Patterns of intervention. The quality of outcome. Overview and implications. References. Index.