Change in attachment patterns and reflective function in a randomized control trial of transference-focused psychotherapy for borderline personality disorder.
City University of New York · Hunter College · +2 more institutions
Abstract
Changes in attachment organization and reflective function (RF) were assessed as putative mechanisms of change in 1 of 3 year-long psychotherapy treatments for patients with borderline personality disorder (BPD). Ninety patients reliably diagnosed with BPD were randomized to transference-focused psychotherapy (TFP), dialectical behavior therapy, or a modified psychodynamic supportive psychotherapy. Attachment organization was assessed with the Adult Attachment Interview and the RF coding scale. After 12 months of treatment, participants showed a significant increase in the number classified secure with respect to attachment state of mind for TFP but not for the other 2 treatments. Significant changes in…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 34.93
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 100
Authors
7- KNKenneth N. LevyCorresponding
City University of New York, Hunter College
- KBKevin B. Meehan
The Graduate Center, CUNY, City University of New York
- KMKristen M. Kelly
City University of New York, Hunter College
- JSJoseph S. Reynoso
The Graduate Center, CUNY, City University of New York
- MWMichal Weber
The Graduate Center, CUNY, City University of New York
Topics & keywords
- Psychology
- Borderline personality disorder
- Psychodynamic psychotherapy
- Psychopathology
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Psychotherapist
- Clinical psychology
- Attachment measures