Change In Attachment Patterns and Reflective Function In a Randomized Control Trial of Transference-Focused Psychotherapy for Borderline Personality … (original) (raw)

Change in attachment patterns and reflective function in patients with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) following Transference-Focused Psychotherapy (TFP) is critically examined. Building on attachment theory, this randomized control trial investigates how shifts in attachment representations act as a mechanism for improvement in BPD. The study finds significant correlations between treatment types (TFP, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Structured Psychotherapy) and changes in attachment security and reflective functioning, suggesting that therapeutic approaches can influence core aspects of interpersonal relationships and self-regulation in individuals with BPD.