Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder : exploring the therapeutic alliance, and engagement in dialectical behaviour therapy

Jassim, Emmah

Abstract

This portfolio thesis consists of three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical paper and a set of appendices.
Part one of the portfolio is a systematic literature review exploring factors associated with the therapeutic alliance for people with Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder in psychological therapy. A systematic search of four key databases was performed, which identified 15 papers for review. The findings were summarised and integrated using narrative synthesis. The methodological quality of included studies is also analysed. Implications for future research and clinical practice are highlighted.
Part two of the portfolio is an empirical report of an original piece of research investigating therapists’ experiences of engagement with people with a presentation of Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy. Eight therapists were interviewed, and the data was analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Three superordinate and seven subordinate themes emerged. The implications of the findings for clinical practice in relation to engagement are discussed.
Part three of the portfolio consists of a set of appendices for both the systematic literature review and empirical study. It also includes a reflective statement detailing the researcher’s journey throughout the process of completing this thesis, as well as an epistemological statement discussing the philosophical position and underlying assumptions of the work.

Citation

Jassim, E. Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder : exploring the therapeutic alliance, and engagement in dialectical behaviour therapy. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223188

• Thesis Type: Thesis
• Deposit Date: Jun 14, 2021
• Publicly Available Date: Feb 23, 2023
• Keywords: Clinical psychology
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223188
• Additional Information: Department of Psychological Health, Wellbeing and Social Work, The University of Hull
• Award Date: Dec 1, 2020