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The purpose of this study is to present the efficacy of psychotherapy in the treatment and recovery of personality disorders. Personality disorders are considered a result of the combination of biological, psychological and social factors. An effective treatment of personality disorders should include: solid theoretical background; multidimensional planning; individualized needs assessment; precise approach to problem behavior; the use of active and structured behavioral and active learning techniques; modeling prosocial attitudes; learning cognitive abilities (cognitive-behavioral accent); emphasis on the development of a functional therapeutic relationship. The results have shown that cognitive-behavioral treatments are effective in personality disorders. Through the psycho-educational approach, the patient gained better control capacity and better crisis management. In conclusion, the issues for which A.V. appeared in therapy were improved cognitive and behavioral long-term. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]