Adapting systems training for emotional predictability and problem solving (STEPPS) for older adults with personality disorder:A Dutch Delphi study

Objective Systems Training for Emotional Predictability and Problem Solving (STEPPS) is a group therapy in which patients with personality disorder are taught emotion and behaviour regulation skills. Since older adults regulate their emotions differently than younger adults, age-specific aspects are suggested to be taken into account in the treatment. Objectives of this study were to determine expert consensus on the applicability of STEPPS for older adults and determine which adjustments should possibly be implemented for a better fit for older adults with personality disorder. Method A group... Mehr ...