Adherence score for DBT booster sessions measured using a modified version of the Dialectical Behavior Therapy Adherence Checklist - Individual Therapy
Video recordings will be rated for adherence using a modified version of the Dialectical Behavior Therapy Adherence Checklist - Individual Therapy (DBT AC-I) [54]. The 12 DBT strategy domains will be rated as yes/no: 1) structural strategies; 2) problem assessment strategies; 3) problem solving strategies; 4) contingency management strategies; 5) exposure strategies; 6) cognitive modification strategies; 7) validation strategies; 8) reciprocal communication strategies; 9) irreverent communication strategies; 10) dialectical strategies; 11) case management strategies; 12) protocols.
Frequencies of specific DBT components (individual sessions, skills session, phone coaching) measured using the Therapy Tracking Form
The Therapy Tracking Form will be used to document the type of therapy session and phone coaching use. This form will be completed by the study therapist after each therapy session.
Change in symptoms using the Structured Interview for DSM-IV Personality Disorders (SIDP-IV): Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline and antisocial personality symptoms will be assessed using the Structured Interview for DSM-IV Personality. The SID-P uses a semi structured interview format to assess for symptoms of personality disorders. Scores one each item range from 0 to 3 and high scores indicate symptoms of borderline personality disorder and levels of impairment.
Change in symptoms using the Structured Interview for DSM-IV Personality Disorders (SIDP-IV): Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline and antisocial personality symptoms will be assessed using the Structured Interview for DSM-IV Personality. The SID-P uses a semi structured interview format to assess for symptoms of personality disorders. Scores one each item range from 0 to 3 and high scores indicate symptoms of borderline personality disorder and levels of impairment.
Change in suicidality using the Suicidal Ideation Questionnaire (SIQ)
Youth participants will complete the self-report Suicidal Ideation (SIQ), which is intended to identify participants whose level of suicidal ideation is severe enough to warrant further intervention. Each item is rated on a 7-point Likert-type scale (0= "I never had this thought" to 6="almost every day") and is used to indicate the frequency with which the participant experiences each thought.
Change in suicidality using the Suicidal Ideation Questionnaire (SIQ)
Youth participants will complete the self-report Suicidal Ideation (SIQ), which is intended to identify participants whose level of suicidal ideation is severe enough to warrant further intervention. Each item is rated on a 7-point Likert-type scale (0= "I never had this thought" to 6="almost every day") and is used to indicate the frequency with which the participant experiences each thought.
Change in suicidality using the Suicidal Ideation Questionnaire (SIQ)
Youth participants will complete the self-report Suicidal Ideation (SIQ), which is intended to identify participants whose level of suicidal ideation is severe enough to warrant further intervention. Each item is rated on a 7-point Likert-type scale (0= "I never had this thought" to 6="almost every day") and is used to indicate the frequency with which the participant experiences each thought.
Change in suicidality using the Suicidal Ideation Questionnaire (SIQ)
Youth participants will complete the self-report Suicidal Ideation (SIQ), which is intended to identify participants whose level of suicidal ideation is severe enough to warrant further intervention. Each item is rated on a 7-point Likert-type scale (0= "I never had this thought" to 6="almost every day") and is used to indicate the frequency with which the participant experiences each thought.
Change in symptoms using the Adolescent Longitudinal Interval Follow-up Evaluation (ALIFE)
The Longitudinal Interval Follow-up Evaluation (LIFE) will provide a comprehensive cross-sectional and longitudinal picture of the symptomatic and psychosocial course and outcome of all participants in this study. Scores range from 0-3 on certain disorders and 0-6 for other disorders. High scores indicate high level of symptom impairment.
Change in symptoms using the Adolescent Longitudinal Interval Follow-up Evaluation (ALIFE)
The Longitudinal Interval Follow-up Evaluation (LIFE) will provide a comprehensive cross-sectional and longitudinal picture of the symptomatic and psychosocial course and outcome of all participants in this study. Scores range from 0-3 on certain disorders and 0-6 for other disorders. High scores indicate high level of symptom impairment.
Change in suicidality using the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
Suicidal events (past and over follow-up) will be assessed with the Pediatric Version of the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS). The C-SSRS has sound psychometric properties, yields ratings of widely accepted definitions of youth suicidal events, and was used in other pediatric treatment trials yielding standardized outcomes to compare across studies. This is a semi-structured interview that includes yes/no questions as well as narrative. It captures number of suicidal events as well as type and severity.
Change in suicidality using the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
Suicidal events (past and over follow-up) will be assessed with the Pediatric Version of the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS). The C-SSRS has sound psychometric properties, yields ratings of widely accepted definitions of youth suicidal events, and was used in other pediatric treatment trials yielding standardized outcomes to compare across studies. This is a semi-structured interview that includes yes/no questions as well as narrative. It captures number of suicidal events as well as type and severity.
Change in emotion regulation using the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS)
Youth participants will complete the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation (DERS), a 36-item questionnaire assessing emotional dysregulation. Participants indicate how often each item applies to them on a scale from 1="almost never; 0-10 percent" to 5= "almost always; 91-100 percent".
Change in emotion regulation using the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS)
Youth participants will complete the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation (DERS), a 36-item questionnaire assessing emotional dysregulation. Participants indicate how often each item applies to them on a scale from 1="almost never; 0-10 percent" to 5= "almost always; 91-100 percent".
Change in emotion regulation using the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS)
Youth participants will complete the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation (DERS), a 36-item questionnaire assessing emotional dysregulation. Participants indicate how often each item applies to them on a scale from 1="almost never; 0-10 percent" to 5= "almost always; 91-100 percent".
Change in emotion regulation using the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS)
Youth participants will complete the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation (DERS), a 36-item questionnaire assessing emotional dysregulation. Participants indicate how often each item applies to them on a scale from 1="almost never; 0-10 percent" to 5= "almost always; 91-100 percent".
Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire (18-item)
During follow-up visits, participants, parents, and/or siblings who are participating in therapy sessions will complete an 18-item Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire. This assesses clients' satisfaction of the service (responses range from quite dissatisfied to very satisfied) as well as whether or not the service addressed the clients' needs.
Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire (18-item)
During follow-up visits, participants, parents, and/or siblings who are participating in therapy sessions will complete an 18-item Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire. This assesses clients' satisfaction of the service (responses range from quite dissatisfied to very satisfied) as well as whether or not the service addressed the clients' needs.
Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire (18-item)
During follow-up visits, participants, parents, and/or siblings who are participating in therapy sessions will complete an 18-item Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire. This assesses clients' satisfaction of the service (responses range from quite dissatisfied to very satisfied) as well as whether or not the service addressed the clients' needs.
Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire (18-item)
During follow-up visits, participants, parents, and/or siblings who are participating in therapy sessions will complete an 18-item Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire. This assesses clients' satisfaction of the service (responses range from quite dissatisfied to very satisfied) as well as whether or not the service addressed the clients' needs.
Change in use of DBT skills with the DBT Ways of Coping Checklist (DBT-WCCL)
Youth participants will complete the DBT-WCCL, a 59-item questionnaire assessing the use of DBT skills and coping strategies. Participants indicate how often they engaged in the thought/behavior from 0= "never used" to 3= "regularly used".
Change in use of DBT skills with the DBT Ways of Coping Checklist (DBT-WCCL)
Youth participants will complete the DBT-WCCL, a 59-item questionnaire assessing the use of DBT skills and coping strategies. Participants indicate how often they engaged in the thought/behavior from 0= "never used" to 3= "regularly used".
Change in use of DBT skills with the DBT Ways of Coping Checklist (DBT-WCCL)
Youth participants will complete the DBT-WCCL, a 59-item questionnaire assessing the use of DBT skills and coping strategies. Participants indicate how often they engaged in the thought/behavior from 0= "never used" to 3= "regularly used".
Change in use of DBT skills with the DBT Ways of Coping Checklist (DBT-WCCL)
Youth participants will complete the DBT-WCCL, a 59-item questionnaire assessing the use of DBT skills and coping strategies. Participants indicate how often they engaged in the thought/behavior from 0= "never used" to 3= "regularly used".
Change in temperament using the Conflict Behavior Questionnaire (CBQ)
The Conflict Behavior Questionnaire (CBQ) is a youth and parent 20-item self-report instrument that taps into conflict and negative communication between parents and their children. Items are rated as "true" or "false". Higher scores indicate greater levels of conflict and negative communication.
Change in temperament using the Conflict Behavior Questionnaire (CBQ)
The Conflict Behavior Questionnaire (CBQ) is a youth and parent 20-item self-report instrument that taps into conflict and negative communication between parents and their children. Items are rated as "true" or "false". Higher scores indicate greater levels of conflict and negative communication.
Change in temperament using the Conflict Behavior Questionnaire (CBQ)
The Conflict Behavior Questionnaire (CBQ) is a youth and parent 20-item self-report instrument that taps into conflict and negative communication between parents and their children. Items are rated as "true" or "false". Higher scores indicate greater levels of conflict and negative communication.
Change in temperament using the Conflict Behavior Questionnaire (CBQ)
The Conflict Behavior Questionnaire (CBQ) is a youth and parent 20-item self-report instrument that taps into conflict and negative communication between parents and their children. Items are rated as "true" or "false". Higher scores indicate greater levels of conflict and negative communication.
Change in symptoms using the Structured Interview for DSM-IV Personality Disorders (SIDP-IV): Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline and antisocial personality symptoms will be assessed using the Structured Interview for DSM-IV Personality. The SIDP uses a semi structured interview format to assess for symptoms of personality disorders. Scores one each item range from 0 to 3 and high scores indicate symptoms of borderline personality disorder and levels of impairment.
Change in symptoms using the Structured Interview for DSM-IV Personality Disorders (SIDP-IV): Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline and antisocial personality symptoms will be assessed using the Structured Interview for DSM-IV Personality. The SIDP uses a semi structured interview format to assess for symptoms of personality disorders. Scores one each item range from 0 to 3 and high scores indicate symptoms of borderline personality disorder and levels of impairment.
Change in suicidality using the Suicidal Ideation Questionnaire (SIQ)
Youth participants will complete the self-report Suicidal Ideation (SIQ), which is intended to identify participants whose level of suicidal ideation is severe enough to warrant further intervention. Each item is rated on a 7-point Likert-type scale (0= "I never had this thought" to 6="almost every day") and is used to indicate the frequency with which the participant experiences each thought.
Change in suicidality using the Suicidal Ideation Questionnaire (SIQ)
Youth participants will complete the self-report Suicidal Ideation (SIQ), which is intended to identify participants whose level of suicidal ideation is severe enough to warrant further intervention. Each item is rated on a 7-point Likert-type scale (0= "I never had this thought" to 6="almost every day") and is used to indicate the frequency with which the participant experiences each thought.
Change in suicidality using the Suicidal Ideation Questionnaire (SIQ)
Youth participants will complete the self-report Suicidal Ideation (SIQ), which is intended to identify participants whose level of suicidal ideation is severe enough to warrant further intervention. Each item is rated on a 7-point Likert-type scale (0= "I never had this thought" to 6="almost every day") and is used to indicate the frequency with which the participant experiences each thought.
Change in suicidality using the Suicidal Ideation Questionnaire (SIQ)
Youth participants will complete the self-report Suicidal Ideation (SIQ), which is intended to identify participants whose level of suicidal ideation is severe enough to warrant further intervention. Each item is rated on a 7-point Likert-type scale (0= "I never had this thought" to 6="almost every day") and is used to indicate the frequency with which the participant experiences each thought.
Change in symptoms using the Adolescent Longitudinal Interval Follow-up Evaluation (ALIFE)
The Longitudinal Interval Follow-up Evaluation (LIFE) will provide a comprehensive cross-sectional and longitudinal picture of the symptomatic and psychosocial course and outcome of all participants in this study. Scores range from 0-3 on certain disorders and 0-6 for other disorders. High scores indicate high level of symptom impairment.
Change in symptoms using the Adolescent Longitudinal Interval Follow-up Evaluation (ALIFE)
The Longitudinal Interval Follow-up Evaluation (LIFE) will provide a comprehensive cross-sectional and longitudinal picture of the symptomatic and psychosocial course and outcome of all participants in this study. Scores range from 0-3 on certain disorders and 0-6 for other disorders. High scores indicate high level of symptom impairment.
Change in suicidality using the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
Suicidal events (past and over follow-up) will be assessed with the Pediatric Version of the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS). The C-SSRS has sound psychometric properties, yields ratings of widely accepted definitions of youth suicidal events, and was used in other pediatric treatment trials yielding standardized outcomes to compare across studies. This is a semi-structured interview that includes yes/no questions as well as narrative. It captures number of suicidal events as well as type and severity.
Change in suicidality using the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
Suicidal events (past and over follow-up) will be assessed with the Pediatric Version of the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS). The C-SSRS has sound psychometric properties, yields ratings of widely accepted definitions of youth suicidal events, and was used in other pediatric treatment trials yielding standardized outcomes to compare across studies. This is a semi-structured interview that includes yes/no questions as well as narrative. It captures number of suicidal events as well as type and severity.
Change in emotion regulation using the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS)
Youth participants will complete the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation (DERS), a 36-item questionnaire assessing emotional dysregulation. Participants indicate how often each item applies to them on a scale from 1="almost never; 0-10 percent" to 5= "almost always; 91-100 percent".
Change in emotion regulation using the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS)
Youth participants will complete the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation (DERS), a 36-item questionnaire assessing emotional dysregulation. Participants indicate how often each item applies to them on a scale from 1="almost never; 0-10 percent" to 5= "almost always; 91-100 percent".
Change in emotion regulation using the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS)
Youth participants will complete the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation (DERS), a 36-item questionnaire assessing emotional dysregulation. Participants indicate how often each item applies to them on a scale from 1="almost never; 0-10 percent" to 5= "almost always; 91-100 percent".
Change in emotion regulation using the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS)
Youth participants will complete the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation (DERS), a 36-item questionnaire assessing emotional dysregulation. Participants indicate how often each item applies to them on a scale from 1="almost never; 0-10 percent" to 5= "almost always; 91-100 percent".
Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire (18-item)
During follow-up visits, participants, parents, and/or siblings who are participating in therapy sessions will complete an 18-item Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire. This assesses clients' satisfaction of the service (responses range from quite dissatisfied to very satisfied) as well as whether or not the service addressed the clients' needs.
Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire (18-item)
During follow-up visits, participants, parents, and/or siblings who are participating in therapy sessions will complete an 18-item Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire. This assesses clients' satisfaction of the service (responses range from quite dissatisfied to very satisfied) as well as whether or not the service addressed the clients' needs.
Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire (18-item)
During follow-up visits, participants, parents, and/or siblings who are participating in therapy sessions will complete an 18-item Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire. This assesses clients' satisfaction of the service (responses range from quite dissatisfied to very satisfied) as well as whether or not the service addressed the clients' needs.
Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire (18-item)
During follow-up visits, participants, parents, and/or siblings who are participating in therapy sessions will complete an 18-item Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire. This assesses clients' satisfaction of the service (responses range from quite dissatisfied to very satisfied) as well as whether or not the service addressed the clients' needs.
Change in use of DBT skills with the DBT Ways of Coping Checklist (DBT-WCCL)
Youth participants will complete the DBT-WCCL, a 59-item questionnaire assessing the use of DBT skills and coping strategies. Participants indicate how often they engaged in the thought/behavior from 0= "never used" to 3= "regularly used".
Change in use of DBT skills with the DBT Ways of Coping Checklist (DBT-WCCL)
Youth participants will complete the DBT-WCCL, a 59-item questionnaire assessing the use of DBT skills and coping strategies. Participants indicate how often they engaged in the thought/behavior from 0= "never used" to 3= "regularly used".
Change in use of DBT skills with the DBT Ways of Coping Checklist (DBT-WCCL)
Youth participants will complete the DBT-WCCL, a 59-item questionnaire assessing the use of DBT skills and coping strategies. Participants indicate how often they engaged in the thought/behavior from 0= "never used" to 3= "regularly used".
Change in use of DBT skills with the DBT Ways of Coping Checklist (DBT-WCCL)
Youth participants will complete the DBT-WCCL, a 59-item questionnaire assessing the use of DBT skills and coping strategies. Participants indicate how often they engaged in the thought/behavior from 0= "never used" to 3= "regularly used".
Change in temperament using the Conflict Behavior Questionnaire (CBQ)
The Conflict Behavior Questionnaire (CBQ) is a youth and parent 20-item self-report instrument that taps into conflict and negative communication between parents and their children. Items are rated as "true" or "false". Higher scores indicate greater levels of conflict and negative communication.
Change in temperament using the Conflict Behavior Questionnaire (CBQ)
The Conflict Behavior Questionnaire (CBQ) is a youth and parent 20-item self-report instrument that taps into conflict and negative communication between parents and their children. Items are rated as "true" or "false". Higher scores indicate greater levels of conflict and negative communication.
Change in temperament using the Conflict Behavior Questionnaire (CBQ)
The Conflict Behavior Questionnaire (CBQ) is a youth and parent 20-item self-report instrument that taps into conflict and negative communication between parents and their children. Items are rated as "true" or "false". Higher scores indicate greater levels of conflict and negative communication.
Change in temperament using the Conflict Behavior Questionnaire (CBQ)
The Conflict Behavior Questionnaire (CBQ) is a youth and parent 20-item self-report instrument that taps into conflict and negative communication between parents and their children. Items are rated as "true" or "false". Higher scores indicate greater levels of conflict and negative communication.