What is STEPPS? Systems Training for Emotional Predictability and Problem Solving (STEPPS), is a manualized, cognitive-behavioral, skills-based group treatment program, originally developed as an adjunctive treatment for outpatients with borderline personality disorder. The acronym STEPPS stands for Systems Training for Emotional Predictability and Problem Solving.

Understanding the Context

STEPPS was developed by Nancee Blum and is a program that has shown to be helpful when provided in addition to other treatments for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), such as individual psychotherapy or medication treatment. TeamSTEPPS (Team Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety) is an evidence-based, proactive approach for addressing challenges in health care delivery and promoting a culture of safety.