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Brief psychotherapy of personality disorders.

Author: FlegenheimerW, KestenbaumR, McCulloughL, PollackJ, TrujilloM, WinstonA

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Overview

This study compared two types of brief dynamic psychotherapy in 32 patients with personality disorders. Both types of therapy led to significant improvements in targeted symptoms, overall distress, and social adjustment compared to a control group. While both treatments were equally effective overall, they differed in how they approached specific symptoms. The study also found differences in how therapists interacted with patients during sessions, confirming the distinct techniques used in each approach.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
Thirty-two patients with personality disorder diagnoses were randomly assigned to two treatment conditions that vary on several techniques of brief dynamic psychotherapy. Seventeen patients constituted a waiting list control group. The two brief psychotherapies showed significant improvement on targ...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1097/00005053-199104000-00002

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Brief Psychotherapy for Personality Disorders: A Journey of Healing

This research explores the effectiveness of brief psychotherapy in treating personality disorders, a complex and often challenging area of mental health. The authors conducted a randomized controlled trial, comparing two different brief psychotherapy approaches to a waiting list control group. The study provides valuable insights into the potential benefits of brief psychotherapy for individuals with personality disorders.

Brief Psychotherapy: A Promising Approach for Personality Disorders

The study found that both brief psychotherapy groups showed significant improvement on target complaints and measures of overall mental health compared to the control group. The authors observed interesting differences in the specific outcomes of each therapy group, suggesting that different approaches may be more effective for certain individuals. This research suggests that brief psychotherapy can be a valuable intervention for people with personality disorders, offering the potential for significant symptom relief and improved quality of life.

Personality Disorders: A Desert of Challenges

This research sheds light on the complex and often challenging world of personality disorders. Just as a desert traveler faces a variety of obstacles, individuals with personality disorders navigate a complex landscape of emotions, behaviors, and relationships. This study offers a glimpse of hope, suggesting that brief psychotherapy can be a powerful tool in addressing these challenges and fostering healing.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

This research is like a compass guiding us through the intricate landscape of personality disorders. It reveals the potential of brief psychotherapy as a valuable intervention for individuals seeking relief and improvement in their mental health.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 1991-05-01
  2. Date Revised 2019-12-10
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

2007888

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1097/00005053-199104000-00002

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