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ArticleBorderline personality disorder and emotion dysregulation2025

The Mediational Intervention for Sensitizing Caregivers: an evaluation of feasibility and acceptability among mothers with borderline personality disorder.

Kiana Cano, Nabeeha Asim, Madeleine Allman, Carla Sharp

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Kiana CanoDepartment of Psychology and Philosophy, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX, 77341, USA. kec112@shsu.edu.
Nabeeha AsimDepartment of Psychology, University of Houston, Houston, TX, USA.
Madeleine AllmanDepartment of Psychology, University of Houston, Houston, TX, USA.
Carla SharpDepartment of Psychology, University of Houston, Houston, TX, USA.

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The Feasibility and Acceptability of the Mediational Intervention for Sensitizing Caregivers for Mothers with Borderline Personality DisorderF31MH123127 · NIMH · UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON · PI CANO, KIANA · 2020 to 2022
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NIMH NIH HHS F31 MH123127the National Institute of Mental Health F31MH123127
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Abstract

backgroundExtant data suggest that children of mothers with borderline personality disorder (BPD) are at risk for a variety of poor psychosocial outcomes, including psychopathology. One avenue for interrupting intergenerational transmission of psychopathology is through scaffolding parenting. The Mediational Intervention for Sensitizing Caregivers (MISC) has been used with other high-risk groups and holds promise for this population. The objective of the current study was to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of MISC for mothers with BPD, and to identify key modifications for future adaptation of MISC for this population.

methodsThis objective was accomplished via three aims following a best-practice adaptation model for evidence-based psychosocial interventions. Aim 1 consisted of quantitative assessment (phase 1) of need for parenting support with n = 88 mothers with BPD and n = 195 without, and qualitative assessment (phase 2) of the lived experience of parenting among 15 mothers with BPD. Aim 2 consisted of integration of mixed methods results from Aim 1, and the decision to proceed with adaptation of MISC for mothers with BPD. Aim 3 consisted of focus groups and theatre testing of MISC, with n = 14 mothers with BPD.

resultsAim 1 findings showed significant group differences on quantitative measures between mothers with and without BPD. Qualitative themes provided information about perceived need and desire for parenting support from the patient perspective. Aim 2 integration provided preliminary support for the feasibility and utility of MISC for mothers with BPD. Results of Aim 3 focus groups identified qualitative evidence in support of the acceptability of MISC for mothers with BPD. Additionally, participant feedback identified feasible and actionable modifications to MISC that can be implemented in future work with this population.

conclusionsThe current study suggests that MISC is a potentially feasible and acceptable alternative for mothers with BPD who are interested in receiving professional parenting support services.

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Borderline personality disorderIntergenerational transmissionInterventionMixed methodsParentingQualitative methods

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PMCPMC12709825

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