Time-Limited Group Psychotherapy for Patients with Personality Disorders: Outcomes and Dropouts
- 1 July 1996
- journal article
- clinical trial
- Published by Taylor & Francis in International Journal of Group Psychotherapy
- Vol. 46 (3) , 357-377
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00207284.1996.11490785
Abstract
This study reports on the time-limited (18-month long) group therapy of 49 outpatients, most of whom were diagnosed with DSM-III-R, Axis II personality disorders (American Psychiatric Association, 1987). Although many patients did not complete the full course of treatment, those who did experienced many areas of change. Completers reported substantial changes in self-esteem, symptomatology, and diagnosability on Axis II. This type of group treatment appears to be a promising mode of intervention for those with personality disorders.Keywords
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