Introduction: Since past decades by transmission from first and second psychotherapy waves, specialists and psychotherapists are taken special consideration into psychotherapy effectiveness. This ...research aimed to evaluate psychotherapy approaches of Iranian psychiatrists and psychologists (2014 to 2016). Materials and Methods: Sample consists of 300 psychiatrist, and psychologist with Ph.D. and master degree. Data gathering carried on by paper and pencil questionnaire in Shiraz and Tehran cities and also by web base questionnaire in all cities of Iran. Researcher made questionnaire consisted of demographic questions such as gender, age, history of work and faculty member and etc. Questionnaire also contains a question with 12 options asking about psychotherapist approaches. The data analyzed through descriptive tests, chi-square and SPSS software. Results: Psychotherapy approaches found with skew distribution among psychotherapists. Results show that just some psychotherapy approaches are practical and psychiatrists or psychologists just prefer some specific approaches. Cognitive-behavioral approach has highest rate of use and preference in all academic degrees. Conclusion: The importance and requisiteness of psychotherapies and effective psychological interventions in Persian culture lead us to conduct this research in Iranian psychotherapist. The results showed the use rates of psychotherapy approaches among Iranian psychiatrists and psychologists.
It is generally assumed that psychodynamic therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) differ in terms of applied techniques and processes. To date, however, little is known about whether and how ...such differences can actually be observed at a basic linguistic level and in what the two treatment approaches differ most strongly (i.e., how psychodynamic and CBT therapists differ in what they actually say word-by-word in therapy sessions). Building on theoretical models and previous research that used observer ratings, we formulated specific hypotheses regarding which word categories psychodynamic and CBT therapists who treat patients with an eating disorder should differ in. To investigate these hypotheses, we used verbatim transcripts from 297 therapy sessions of a randomized controlled trial in which patients with anorexia nervosa (n = 88) received either focal psychodynamic therapy (FPT) or CBT. These transcripts were then examined using computerized quantitative text analysis. In line with our hypotheses, we found that CBT therapists overall spoke more than their FPT counterparts and that they used more words related to eating. Also in line with our hypotheses, FPT therapists used more words related to social processes. Contrary to our expectations, CBT therapists did not show a stronger focus on the future but talked more about emotions than FPT therapists. The latter effect, however, appears to be driven by a stronger focus on positive emotions. These findings suggest that computerized quantitative text analysis can differentiate meaningful language characteristics of CBT and FPT on spoken-word level and that it holds potential as a tool for researchers and therapists.
Clinical Impact Statement
Question: Can the language content of cognitive behavioral (CBT) and focal psychodynamic (FPT) therapy for anorexia nervosa (AN) be differentiated? Findings: CBT therapists speak more in general and emphasize eating and positive emotions. FPT therapists emphasize social processes. Meaning: Quantitative text analysis provides an unbiased estimate of the specific language used by CBT and FPT therapists. Next Steps: The findings can inform future studies comparing these treatment approaches, examining automated adherence control, and working mechanisms of CBT and FPT.
One of the key challenges that counsellors and psychotherapists may now find themselves encountering is that of working with clients whose native language is not English. This is of particular ...importance when using psychological assessment tools published in English to ascertain difficulties in a client's native language and utilising these tools to help in assessing the level of risk, whether this be done through an interpreter or a multilingual therapist delivering therapy in their native language. This paper takes the reader through the process of translating the YP‐CORE assessment tool from English (original version) to Arabic; it draws on the crucial personal involvements and experiences vital to good translation work and how a good translation must be informed by the challenges of delivering therapies in multicultural settings. The process illustrates some of the cultural (and possibly religious) influences that were at play during the translation process for the young people and their families. This article highlights the importance of cultural sensitivity and competence, as well as religious implications, that some individuals from an Arab or Muslim background might experience in relation to accessing counselling/psychotherapy or even just being seen to support such psychological services (as was the case for translating the YP‐CORE). The crucial outcome of successfully creating an Arabic version of YP‐CORE, which is now published online and available for use by professionals, also brings with it a cultural awareness of Arabic‐speaking cultures and the possible implications of these when delivering counselling or psychotherapy and when constructing policies.
The effectiveness of dating violence prevention programs in changing behaviors, attitudes and knowledge related to perpetration and victimization has been well documented in the literature. However, ...little attention has been paid to the question of how such positive outcomes have been obtained, and the debate continues as to their underlying theoretical rationale. The present study aimed to fill this gap by designing a dating violence prevention program from a feminist approach and to investigate the processes of change with a constructivist grounded theory methodology. Towards this goal, 56 Turkish college students completed the program and later participated in semi-structured individual interviews. The analysis showed that the program initiated a gradual move towards safety, equality and mutuality in dating and intimate relations through four processes: changing perspectives and norms, learning from peers, reflecting on self, and acting differently. Some of the processes were experienced differently depending on the nature of prior or current dating experiences and the strength of sexist beliefs. The present study argues that a feminist approach proves to be a useful framework for dating violence prevention efforts and concludes with recommendations for future preventive work.
Are We Doing Our Homework? Garland, Ann F.; Brookman-Frazee, Lauren; Chavira, Denise A.
Clinical psychology (New York, N.Y.),
06/2010, Volume:
17, Issue:
2
Journal Article
Peer reviewed
Clin Psychol Sci Prac 17: 162–165, 2010
Kazantzis, Whittington, and Dattilio (2010) provide convincing evidence for the role of homework in effective psychotherapy. Homework is a common element of ...many empirically supported treatments for a variety of clinical problems, but we cannot assume that homework is used commonly in routine, community‐based psychotherapy. This commentary reviews emerging data on the use of homework in routine care for childhood behavioral disorders, and identifies potential barriers of use as well as research priorities to address these barriers.
