Patient and therapist perspectives on impact, outcomes and change mechanisms in trauma-focused mentalization-based treatment: a qualitative interview study (opens in new tab)

IntroductionComplex trauma is common in individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and linked to persistent difficulties in emotion regulation, self-concept, and relationships. These co-occurring problems often lead to suboptimal outcomes in both trauma- and personality-focused treatments. Trauma-Focused Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT-TF) is a structured group intervention developed to address complex trauma within a mentalizing framework. This study examined how participants ...