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Transference-focused psychotherapy (TFP) effectively treats borderline personality disorder by addressing self and interpersonal functioning. This review details TFP

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  • Psychotherapy Research

Background:

  • Transference-focused psychotherapy (TFP) is an established treatment for borderline personality disorder (BPD).
  • Its theoretical underpinnings are rooted in Otto Kernberg's object relations model of personality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the development and current status of TFP.
  • To highlight empirical advances and research supporting TFP's efficacy.

Main Methods:

  • Review of theoretical background and programmatic research on TFP.
  • Analysis of studies demonstrating TFP's effectiveness in BPD treatment.

Main Results:

  • TFP is empirically supported for BPD, showing successful outcomes and processes.
  • TFP's application has broadened to address diverse self and interpersonal functioning issues across personality pathology spectrums.
  • Borderline personality organization is discussed concerning interpersonal, neurocognitive, and self-regulatory dysfunction.

Conclusions:

  • Theoretical and empirical advancements in TFP inform future research directions.
  • Further research is needed to evaluate personality disorders and their treatments, including TFP.