STEPPS: A cognitive-behavioral systems-based group treatment for outpatients with borderline personality disorder—a preliminary report

2002 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 301-310 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancee Blum ◽  
Bruce Pfohl ◽  
Don St. John ◽  
Patrick Monahan ◽  
Donald W. Black
Keyword(s):  
Borderline Personality Disorder ◽  
Personality Disorder ◽  
Group Treatment ◽  
Preliminary Report ◽  
Borderline Personality ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Behavioral Systems

Effects of a modified DBT Skills Group for military personnel and Veterans with OSIs and borderline personality disorder or traits

2021 ◽  
pp. e20190067
Author(s):  
Pamela L. Holens ◽  
Jeremiah N. Buhler ◽  
Stephanie Yacucha ◽  
Alyssa Romaniuk ◽  
Brent Joyal
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Borderline Personality Disorder ◽  
Personality Disorder ◽  
Military Personnel ◽  
Group Treatment ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Borderline Personality ◽  
Behaviour Therapy ◽  
Negative Thoughts ◽  
Skills Group

LAY SUMMARY This study looked at the use of a group treatment known as dialectical behaviour therapy skills group (DBT-SG) to see if it was helpful for military personnel and veterans who had a variety of mental health disorders related to their service. The results of the study showed improvements in symptoms of borderline personality disorder, reductions in negative thoughts and feelings, and reductions in unhelpful behaviours. Results also showed improvements in all examined areas of functioning among participants, with the largest change occurring in the area of social functioning. The presence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, or chronic pain did not impact results, but the presence of a substance abuse disorder did. Overall, the results provide preliminary support for DBT-SG as an intervention for borderline personality disorder symptoms among military and veterans, and perhaps particularly for persons who also have other mental health challenges, or persons considered inappropriate for other treatment.

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