The nurse recognizes which psychotherapy is most effective for individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD)?
The nurse recognizes which psychotherapy is most effective for individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD)?
A. Behavioral
[45%]
B. Psychodynamic
[17%]
C. Interpersonal
[14%]
D. Dialectical Behavioral
[24%]
Statistics
Subject/Lesson
Subject
Mental Health
Lesson
Mental Health
Client Need
Test Plan
Psychosocial Integrity
Related Topic
Mental Health Concepts
Item Type
Item Type
Application
Explanation
Choice D is correct. DBT is the most effective psychotherapy for clients with BPD. It combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness strategies to help clients regulate emotions, tolerate distress, and improve interpersonal relationships. DBT is specifically designed to address the core challenges of BPD.
Choice A is incorrect. While behavioral therapy focuses on modifying maladaptive behaviors, it does not adequately address the complex emotional dysregulation and interpersonal difficulties that a client with borderline personality disorder (BPD) experiences.
Choice B is incorrect. This therapy explores unconscious conflicts and past experiences, which may help some clients gain insight into their behaviors. However, it is not the most effective treatment for BPD, as clients often struggle with emotional instability and impulsivity that require structured skill-building interventions.
Choice C is incorrect. IPT helps clients improve relationships and communication skills, but it does not directly target the emotional dysregulation and self-harming tendencies seen in clients with BPD. While beneficial for mood disorders, it is not the primary choice for BPD treatment.
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Additional Info
✓ Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a form of psychotherapy used in mental health settings to support clients experiencing significant difficulties with emotional regulation, particularly those with borderline personality disorder.
✓ DBT incorporates skills training, mindfulness practices, and ongoing monitoring with interventions for crises that may arise.
✓ Sessions are usually held multiple times per week and may be supplemented with additional contact between sessions as needed.
