Mindful compassion for perfectionism in personality disorders: A pilot acceptability and feasibility final study

Simone Cheli, Veronica Cavalletti, Gordon L. Flett, Paul L. Hewitt

Accepted April 30, 2020

First published April 30, 2020

Abstract

Perfectionism is considered a multidimensional and transdiagnostic personality style that can occur in severe forms of personality disorders. The aim of this study is to explore the acceptability and the feasibility of an integrative mindful compassion group intervention for patients who were diagnosed with personality disorders and
reported prominent perfectionistic traits. We pilot-tested an 8-week group intervention in a sample of patients (n = 5) who had completed individual psychotherapy. The intervention integrated mindful compassion practices with the
perfectionism social disconnection model. Primary outcomes were the accessibility and feasibility of the intervention as evaluated through quantitative and qualitative measures. Secondary outcomes were differences between pre- and post-assessment in perfectionism traits and self-criticism. Neither adverse events nor drop-outs were reported. All the participants confirmed high acceptability and positive outcomes in terms of developing new healthy strategies. At post-assessment, the perfectionist dimensions that had shown the highest scores at the pre-assessment exhibited a
reliable change. The study highlights the acceptability and feasibility of the proposed intervention. Further researches are needed in order to confirm the suitability of the intervention.

Mindful compassion for perfectionism in personality disorders: A pilot acceptability and feasibility study

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