To explore the feasibility and perceived impact of a group-based adaptation of Mentalization-Based Treatment for Trauma (MBT-TF) tailored for late adolescents with complex trauma and neurodiverse needs.
Key Findings:
High attendance and engagement from all participants.
Improvements in self-image, emotion regulation, reflective functioning, and relational trust.
Increased self-compassion and reduced shame reported by participants.
Favorable trends in reflective functioning, interpersonal problems, dissociation, and posttraumatic stress symptoms.
Interpretation:
Group-based MBT-TF is feasible, acceptable, and potentially beneficial for neurodiverse late adolescents with complex trauma and personality difficulties, enhancing epistemic trust and engagement.
Limitations:
Small sample size limits generalizability.
Lack of control group for comparative analysis.
Short duration of the study may not capture long-term effects.
Conclusion:
Findings support the need for further research with larger samples to refine trauma-focused mentalization-based approaches for neurodiverse populations.
