The weirdness of having a bunch of other minds like yours in the room: The lived experiences of mentalization ‐based therapy for borderline personality disorder

ConclusionOur research aligns with current thought regarding the complexity and challenges of treating BPD via psychotherapy and adds a further dimension, that of experiencing MBT and changes during therapy. The participants ’ experiences of BPD and of experiencing MBT are discussed.Practitioner points Therapists are observant of how each client gives meaning to their experience of diagnosis, the group, and change, particularly since the experience of recovery is not all positive. Service users ’ emergingand ongoing construction of their experience of diagnosis is closely monitored and additional appropriate strategies implemented where necessary. The impact of joining MBT, especially the group, becomes a process for formal regular review. Therapists undertake an in ‐depth exploration of service users’ felt experiences to capture less quantifiable dimensions of change.
Source: Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Qualitative paper Source Type: research