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Methods: Participants were referred to a brief intervention service for personality disorders and were randomly assigned to either the ISTDP group or the dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) group. Outcome measures included questionnaires assessing mood and distress, emotion dysregulation, disassociation, and DBT skill use. Feasibility outcomes, such as recruitment, attrition, and potential participants\u2019 experiences of the therapy, were also evaluated. Results: A total of 15 participants were recruited, with nine randomly allocated to the ISTDP group and six to the DBT group. Both groups showed improvements in clinical symptoms, including reductions in depression, emotion dysregulation, and dissociation. The ISTDP group also demonstrated a reduction in anxiety and stress. Follow-up surveys indicated that participants found both group interventions relevant, useful, and beneficial for managing their thoughts and emotions. 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