Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) has long been recognized as an effective treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). In recent years, its adaptation for adolescents (DBT-A) has shown promising results. This pilot study aimed to assess the impact of a 12-week DBT-A skill group intervention on adolescents with BPD features and their caregivers, specifically focusing on parenting styles and emotion regulation.
Key Points:
- 14 adolescents with BPD features and their caregivers participated in the intervention, with the majority being female.
- Results indicated improvements in parenting styles, with caregivers becoming more affectionate and less critical.
- Changes in emotion regulation processes varied, with some improvements being sustained six months post-intervention.
- Overall, participants expressed high levels of satisfaction with the intervention, highlighting its acceptability and potential for long-term impact.
Conclusion:
The findings suggest that DBT-A multifamily group therapy has the potential to alter key mechanisms associated with BPD development, particularly parenting styles. While the intervention duration may not have been sufficient to fully address emotion regulation processes, it underscores the importance of early interventions for adolescents with BPD features in preventing the establishment of BPD.
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