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2. 'Transformational Ministry' and 'Reparative Therapy': Transformative Learning Gone Awry.
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Grace, Andre P.
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North Americans' fear and preoccupation with safety and security as a result of the September 11 attacks is similar to that felt by gays and lesbians in daily life. Queer persons are not part of the Christian family, according to Jerry Falwell and other rightist Christian fundamentalists, including those involved in transformative ministry and reparative therapy. Transformational ministry is aimed at elimination of same-sex desire and intimacy and conversion to a heterosexual lifestyle. Reparative therapy is orthodox psychotherapy which, unlike current American Psychiatric Association practices, classifies homosexuality as a mental disorder. A politics of conversion, characterized by self-worth and concern for others, would argue against such exclusionary practices. Cornell West locates heterosexism in power intersections with white supremacy and patriarchy. His vision of a popular struggle for liberation incorporates queer people into a vision for cultural democracy. Democratic transformative learning is the responsibility of educators in order to eliminate not only homophobia but also racism and patriarchy from both curricula and campus activities. Exemplars of this goal include The Diversity Conferences of Alberta Society (DCAS), which worked to build understanding and create social justice while providing space and a place for gay and lesbian students and adults to deliberate issues of sexuality and spirituality; and Agape, which investigated sex-and-gender differences in education. (12 references) (AJ)
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- 2002
3. Opinion paper calls for clarity on the definition of 'psychedelic-assisted therapy' using psilocybin
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Mental health ,Psychotherapy ,Hallucinogenic drugs ,Evidence-based medicine ,General interest ,News, opinion and commentary - Abstract
LONDON: COMPASS Pathways has issued the following press release: COMPASS Pathways plc (Nasdaq: CMPS) ('COMPASS'), a biotechnology company dedicated to accelerating patient access to evidence-based innovation in mental health, today [...]
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- 2023
4. Opinion paper calls for clarity on the definition of 'psychedelic-assisted therapy' using psilocybin
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Medical research ,Medicine, Experimental ,Mental health ,Psychotherapy ,Hallucinogenic drugs ,Evidence-based medicine ,Banking, finance and accounting industries ,Business - Abstract
Leading psychiatrists and researchers examine common assumptions about the term 'psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy' and the role of psychotherapy when evaluating psilocybin treatment. Authors highlight the need for clarity in terminology and [...]
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- 2023
5. Opinion paper calls for clarity on the definition of 'psychedelic-assisted therapy' using psilocybin
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Mental health ,Psychotherapy ,Evidence-based medicine ,Business, international - Abstract
(GLOBE NEWSWIRE via COMTEX) -- - Leading psychiatrists and researchers examine common assumptions about the term 'psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy' and the role of psychotherapy when evaluating psilocybin treatment. - Authors highlight [...]
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- 2023
6. Data on Psychology Published by Researchers at Philipps-University Marburg (What Is the Common Ground for Modern Psychotherapy? A Discussion Paper Based on EACLIPT's 1st Webinar)
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Psychological research ,Psychotherapy ,Physical fitness ,Evidence-based medicine ,Health - Abstract
2022 MAY 14 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week -- Data detailed on psychology have been presented. According to news reporting originating [...]
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- 2022
7. The Perspective of Migrant Adolescents. Selected Papers Number 50.
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Foundation for Child and Youth Studies, Kensington (Australia)., Rose, Anna, and Pieratos, Anna
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This paper discusses the migrant adolescent in Australia; specifically, the migrant of European origin, both newly arrived and Australian-born. The migrant experience can be perceived as being a dynamic psychosocial process that is uniquely experienced by each individual. In this process, the migrant adolescent has to deal simultaneously with two cultures while also trying to achieve a sense of psychological separation from the parents and a unique personal identity. Such a developmental stage can be fraught with family tension and conflict. The experiences or choices of one individual can be in accord or conflict with another in the family. The migrant adolescent may not have the support of the normal stability of the family to rely on, as the family members may also be undergoing social and role change. The universal generation gap can become a gap between cultures and may appear to some adolescents to be unbridgeable and unresolvable. Results for some can be increased family conflict and heightened individual anxiety. A case study illustrates the way in which cultural beliefs can be understood when looked at in the cultural context in a counselling situation. Practical suggestions for working with migrant families conclude the discussion. (RH)
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- 1986
8. Psychological Applications and Trends 2022
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Pracana, Clara and Wang, Michael
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This book contains a compilation of papers presented at the International Psychological Applications Conference and Trends (InPACT) 2022, organized by the World Institute for Advanced Research and Science (W.I.A.R.S.), held in Funchal, Madeira Island, Portugal, from 23 to 25 of April 2022. Modern psychology offers a large range of scientific fields where it can be applied. The goal of understanding individuals and groups (mental functions and behavioral standpoints), from this academic and practical scientific discipline, aims ultimately to benefit society. The International Conference seeks to provide some answers and explore the several areas within the Psychology field, new developments in studies and proposals for future scientific projects. The goal is to offer a worldwide connection between psychologists, researchers and lecturers, from a wide range of academic fields, interested in exploring and giving their contribution in psychological issues. We take pride in having been able to connect and bring together academics, scholars, practitioners and others interested in a field that is fertile in new perspectives, ideas and knowledge. We counted on an extensive variety of contributors and presenters, which can supplement the view of the human essence and behavior, showing the impact of their different personal, academic and cultural experiences. This is, certainly, one of the reasons there are several nationalities and cultures represented, inspiring multi-disciplinary collaborative links, fomenting intellectual encounters and development. InPACT 2022 received 364 submissions, from more than 35 different countries all over the world, reviewed by a double-blind process. Submissions were prepared to take the form of Oral Presentations, Posters and Virtual Presentations. 121 submissions (overall, 33% acceptance rate) were accepted for presentation at the conference. The Conference addresses different categories inside Applied Psychology area and papers fit broadly into one of the named themes and sub-themes. This book contains the results of the different researches conducted by authors who focused on what they are passionate about: to study and develop research in areas related to Psychology and its applications. It includes an extensive variety of contributors and presenters that are hereby sharing with us their different personal, academic and cultural experiences. [This document contains the proceedings of the International Psychological Applications Conference and Trends (InPACT) 2022, held in Funchal, Madeira Island, Portugal, from April 23-25, 2022. The proceedings were published by inScience Press. For the 2021 proceedings, see ED622091.]
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- 2022
9. Developmental Consequences of Child Abuse. Selected Papers Number 52.
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Foundation for Child and Youth Studies, Kensington (Australia). and Boots, John
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This exploration of the dynamics and developmental consequences of child abuse begins with a definition of child abuse and a discussion of child sexual abuse. After a description of the incidence of child abuse, the consequences of abuse--including health and emotional problems, and neuro-developmental disabilities--are discussed. Further discussion focuses on abused children and their families, and findings of retrospective studies of abused children. Concluding sections cover sexual abuse and its possible short-term psychological symptoms and sequelae. Material from case studies supplements the discussion. It is concluded that the reasons parents mistreat their children have less to do with character and temperament than with the possibility that they themselves were mistreated and were not permitted to defend themselves as children. (RH)
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- 1986
10. Psychological Applications and Trends 2021
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Pracana, Clara and Wang, Michael
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This book contains a compilation of papers presented at the International Psychological Applications Conference and Trends (InPACT) 2021, organized by the World Institute for Advanced Research and Science (W.I.A.R.S.), that this year has been converted into a fully Virtual Conference as a result of the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic. Modern psychology offers a large range of scientific fields where it can be applied. The goal of understanding individuals and groups (mental functions and behavioral standpoints), from this academic and practical scientific discipline, aims ultimately to benefit society. The International Conference seeks to provide some answers and explore the several areas within the Psychology field, new developments in studies and proposals for future scientific projects. The goal is to offer a worldwide connection between psychologists, researchers and lecturers, from a wide range of academic fields, interested in exploring and giving their contribution in psychological issues. We take pride in having been able to connect and bring together academics, scholars, practitioners and others interested in a field that is fertile in new perspectives, ideas and knowledge. We counted on an extensive variety of contributors and presenters, which can supplement the view of the human essence and behavior, showing the impact of their different personal, academic and cultural experiences. This is, certainly, one of the reasons there are nationalities and cultures represented, inspiring multi-disciplinary collaborative links, fomenting intellectual encounter and development. InPACT 2021 received 358 submissions, from more than 40 different countries from all over the world, reviewed by a double-blind process. Submissions were prepared to take form of Oral Presentations, Posters and Workshops. 117 submissions (overall, 33% acceptance rate) were accepted for presentation in the conference. The Conference addresses different categories inside Applied Psychology area and papers fit broadly into one of the named themes and sub-themes. This book contains the results of the different researches conducted by authors who focused on what they are passionate about: to study and develop research in areas related to Psychology and its applications. It includes an extensive variety of contributors and presenters that are hereby sharing with us their different personal, academic and cultural experiences. [This document contains the proceedings of the virtual International Psychological Applications Conference and Trends (InPACT) 2021. The proceedings were published by inScience Press. For the 2020 proceedings, see ED604955.]
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- 2021
11. Psychological Applications and Trends 2023
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Clara Pracana and Michael Wang
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This book contains a compilation of papers presented at the International Psychological Applications Conference and Trends (InPACT) 2023, organized by the World Institute for Advanced Research and Science (WIARS), held in International Psychological Applications Conference and Trends (InPACT) 2023, held in Lisbon, Portugal, from 22 to 24 of April 2023. he goal of understanding individuals and groups (mental functions and behavioral standpoints), from this academic and practical scientific discipline, aims ultimately to benefit society. The International Conference seeks to provide some answers and explore the several areas within the Psychology field, new developments in studies and proposals for future scientific projects. The goal is to offer a worldwide connection between psychologists, researchers and lecturers, from a wide range of academic fields, interested in exploring and giving their contribution in psychological issues. We take pride in having been able to connect and bring together academics, scholars, practitioners and others interested in a field that is fertile in new perspectives, ideas and knowledge. We counted on an extensive variety of contributors and presenters, which can supplement the view of the human essence and behavior, showing the impact of their different personal, academic and cultural experiences. This is, certainly, one of the reasons there are several nationalities and cultures represented, inspiring multi-disciplinary collaborative links, fomenting intellectual encounters and development. InPACT 2023 received 548 submissions, from more than 39 different countries all over the world, reviewed by a double-blind process. Submissions were prepared to take the form of Oral Presentations, Posters, Virtual Presentations and Workshops. 192 submissions (overall, 35% acceptance rate) were accepted for presentation at the conference.
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- 2023
12. Behavioral Intervention: Conceptual Viewpoint vs. Set of Tactics.
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Glenn, Sigrid
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Adherence to a variety of conceptual frameworks in psychological treatment has resulted in technical and theoretical eclecticism. Therapy techniques have become reduced to a set of tactics in which the therapist juggles conceptual frameworks in an attempt to maximize constructive behavior change. The practitioner must conceptualize his therapeutic philosophy and client approach because such conceptualization affects how the problem is formulated, what the therapist's role and responsibilities are, and the specifications of therapeutic tactics. Most importantly, a consistent conceptual framework assures that the therapist will not behave in mutually incompatible ways from one session to the next, ultimately risking limited success rates. Finally, theoretical eclecticism limits the therapist's intellectual growth by discouraging critical analysis of the theoretical tenets of one philosophy. Given that a thorough understanding and commitment to one consistent conceptual viewpiont is beneficial, a behavioral-analytic conceptual viewpoint offers still further advantages over other equally acceptable frameworks. A behavioral framework can be used in understanding and dealing with all people and any kind of behavior. Behavioral intervention has good potential for corrective feedback since it focuses on empirical events and pushes the therapist to consider alternative strategies and tactics when therapy fails. (BL)
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- 1983
13. Imposing a Termination Date: An Approach Based on Counterdependency.
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Wile, Daniel B.
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Short-term therapy is effective by focusing the therapy and employing an interactive style. However, the imposition of an arbitrary termination date appears to be an overreaction and overcorrection to drawbacks of classical psychotherapy. According to Mann, a proponent of termination dates and short-term therapy, the setting of a termination date forces clients to confront their separation anxiety and to deal with a dependent nature. However, arbitrary termination dates are unbeneficial, unnecessary, and counterproductive in that they provide negative experiences in dealing with arbitrary authority and reinforce cultural prejudices against dependent feelings. To deal with difficulties produced by the arbitrary termination date, Mann excludes clients with strong dependent longings and discourages the client's arguments by taking an authoritative stance. Contrary to other beliefs, most clients gravitate toward short-term therapy, choosing to focus on and talk directly about their presenting problems. (BL)
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- 1983
14. Psychological Applications and Trends 2020
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Pracana, Clara and Wang, Michael
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This book contains a compilation of papers presented at the International Psychological Applications Conference and Trends (InPACT) 2020, organized by the World Institute for Advanced Research and Science (W.I.A.R.S.), that this year had to be transformed into a fully Virtual Conference as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic. Modern psychology offers a large range of scientific fields where it can be applied. The goal of understanding individuals and groups (mental functions and behavioral standpoints), from this academic and practical scientific discipline, aims ultimately to benefit society. The International Conference seeks to provide some answers and explore the several areas within the Psychology field, new developments in studies and proposals for future scientific projects. The goal is to offer a worldwide connection between psychologists, researchers and lecturers, from a wide range of academic fields, interested in exploring and giving their contribution in psychological issues. We take pride in having been able to connect and bring together academics, scholars, practitioners and others interested in a field that is fertile in new perspectives, ideas and knowledge. We counted on an extensive variety of contributors and presenters, which can supplement the view of the human essence and behavior, showing the impact of their different personal, academic and cultural experiences. This is, certainly, one of the reasons there are nationalities and cultures represented, inspiring multi-disciplinary collaborative links, fomenting intellectual encounter and development. InPACT 2020 received 240 submissions, from more than 45 different countries from all over the world, reviewed by a double-blind process. Submissions were prepared to take form of Virtual Presentations and Posters. 75 submissions (overall, 31% acceptance rate) were accepted for presentation in the conference. The conference also included: - One keynote presentation by Prof. Dr. Michael Wang (Emeritus Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Leicester; Chair, Association of Clinical Psychologists, United Kingdom). - One Special Talk by Prof. Dr. Matthias Ammann (PhD, Department of Social Sciences, Uminho; Psychotherapist and psychoanalyst at Equilibrium Oporto; Climate activist, Portugal). We would like to express our gratitude to our invitees. The Conference addresses different categories inside Applied Psychology area and papers fit broadly into one of the named themes and sub-themes. The conference program includes six main broad-ranging categories that cover diversified interest areas: (1) Clinical Psychology: Emotions and related psychological processes; Assessment; Psychotherapy and counseling; Addictive behaviors; Eating disorders; Personality disorders; Quality of life and mental health; Communication within relationships; Services of mental health; and Psychopathology. (2) Educational Psychology: Language and cognitive processes; School environment and childhood disorders; Parenting and parenting related processes; Learning and technology; Psychology in schools; Intelligence and creativity; Motivation in classroom; Perspectives on teaching; Assessment and evaluation; and Individual differences in learning. (3) Social Psychology: Cross-cultural dimensions of mental disorders; Employment issues and training; Organizational psychology; Psychology in politics and international issues; Social factors in adolescence and its development; Social anxiety and self-esteem; Immigration and social policy; Self-efficacy and identity development; Parenting and social support; Addiction and stigmatization; and Psychological and social impact of virtual networks. (4) Legal Psychology: Violence and trauma; Mass-media and aggression; Intra-familial violence; Juvenile delinquency; Aggressive behavior in childhood; Internet offending; Working with crime perpetrators; Forensic psychology; Violent risk assessment; and Law enforcement and stress. (5) Cognitive and Experimental Psychology: Perception, memory and attention; Decision making and problem-solving; Concept formation, reasoning and judgment; Language processing; Learning skills and education; Cognitive Neuroscience; Computer analogies and information processing (Artificial Intelligence and computer simulations); Social and cultural factors in the cognitive approach; Experimental methods, research and statistics; and Biopsychology. (6) Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytical Psychotherapy: Psychoanalysis and psychology; The unconscious; The Oedipus complex; Psychoanalysis of children; Pathological mourning; Addictive personalities; Borderline organizations; Narcissistic personalities; Anxiety and phobias; Psychosis; Neuropsychoanalysis. This book contains the results of the different researches conducted by authors who focused on what they are passionate about: to study and develop research in areas related to Psychology and its applications. It includes an extensive variety of contributors and presenters that are hereby sharing with us their different personal, academic and cultural experiences. We would like to thank all the authors and participants, the members of the academic scientific committee, and of course, to the organizing and administration team for making and putting this conference together. [This document contains the proceedings of the virtual International Psychological Applications Conference and Trends (InPACT) 2020. The proceedings were published by InScience Press. Abstract modified to meet ERIC guidelines. For the 2019 proceedings, see ED604954.]
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- 2020
15. THE WORLD'S FIRST ACADEMIC PAPER ON THE POTENTIAL USE OF VIRTUAL REALITY IN MODULATING PSYCHEDELIC-ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY PUBLISHED BY THE CO-FOUNDERS OF ENOSIS THERAPEUTICS
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Virtual reality ,Psychotherapy ,Virtual reality technology ,Business ,News, opinion and commentary - Abstract
The Peer-Reviewed Article Published In Volume 13 March 2022 Issue Of Frontiers In Psychology Journal Is A Landmark Examination Of Virtual Reality Therapy Combined With Psychedelic Therapy. MELBOURNE, Australia, March [...]
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- 2022
16. Psychological Applications and Trends 2019
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Pracana, Clara and Wang, Michael
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This book contains a compilation of papers presented at the International Psychological Applications Conference and Trends (InPACT) 2019, organized by the World Institute for Advanced Research and Science (W.I.A.R.S.). Modern psychology offers a large range of scientific fields where it can be applied. The goal of understanding individuals and groups (mental functions and behavioral standpoints), from this academic and practical scientific discipline, aims ultimately to benefit society. The International Conference seeks to provide some answers and explore the several areas within the Psychology field, new developments in studies and proposals for future scientific projects. The goal is to offer a worldwide connection between psychologists, researchers and lecturers, from a wide range of academic fields, interested in exploring and giving their contribution in psychological issues. We take pride in having been able to connect and bring together academics, scholars, practitioners and others interested in a field that is fertile in new perspectives, ideas and knowledge. We counted on an extensive variety of contributors and presenters, which can supplement the view of the human essence and behavior, showing the impact of their different personal, academic and cultural experiences. This is, certainly, one of the reasons there are nationalities and cultures represented, inspiring multi-disciplinary collaborative links, fomenting intellectual encounter and development. InPACT 2019 received 322 submissions, from more than 35 different countries from all over the world, reviewed by a double-blind process. Submissions were prepared to take form of Oral Presentations, Posters, Virtual Presentations and Workshops. 107 submissions (overall, 33% acceptance rate) were accepted for presentation in the conference. The conference also included: (1) One keynote presentation by Prof. Dr. Glenys Parry (PhD, CPsychol, FBPsS, Emeritus Professor, School of Health & Related Research, University of Sheffield, United Kingdom). (2) Two Special Talks, one by Prof. Dr. Michael Wang (Emeritus Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Leicester, United Kingdom), and the other by Prof. Dr. Luís Delgado (Applied Psychology Research Center Capabilities and Inclusion (APPsyCI) -- University Institute, Portugal). We would like to express our gratitude to all our invitees. The Conference addresses different categories inside Applied Psychology area and papers fit broadly into one of the named themes and sub-themes. The conference program includes six main broad-ranging categories that cover diversified interest areas: (1) Clinical Psychology: Emotions and related psychological processes; Assessment; Psychotherapy and counseling; Addictive behaviors; Eating disorders; Personality disorders; Quality of life and mental health; Communication within relationships; Services of mental health; and Psychopathology. (2) Educational Psychology: Language and cognitive processes; School environment and childhood disorders; Parenting and parenting related processes; Learning and technology; Psychology in schools; Intelligence and creativity; Motivation in classroom; Perspectives on teaching; Assessment and evaluation; and Individual differences in learning. (3) Social Psychology: Cross-cultural dimensions of mental disorders; Employment issues and training; Organizational psychology; Psychology in politics and international issues; Social factors in adolescence and its development; Social anxiety and self-esteem; Immigration and social policy; Self-efficacy and identity development; Parenting and social support; Addiction and stigmatization; and Psychological and social impact of virtual networks. (4) Legal Psychology: Violence and trauma; Mass-media and aggression; Intra-familial violence; Juvenile delinquency; Aggressive behavior in childhood; Internet offending; Working with crime perpetrators; Forensic psychology; Violent risk assessment; and Law enforcement and stress. (5) Cognitive and Experimental Psychology: Perception, memory and attention; Decision making and problem-solving; Concept formation, reasoning and judgment; Language processing; Learning skills and education; Cognitive Neuroscience; Computer analogies and information processing (Artificial Intelligence and computer simulations); Social and cultural factors in the cognitive approach; Experimental methods, research and statistics; and Biopsychology. (6) Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytical Psychotherapy: Psychoanalysis and psychology; The unconscious; The Oedipus complex; Psychoanalysis of children; Pathological mourning; Addictive personalities; Borderline organizations; Narcissistic personalities; Anxiety and phobias; Psychosis; Neuropsychoanalysis. This book contains the results of the different researches conducted by authors who focused on what they are passionate about: to study and develop research in areas related to Psychology and its applications. It includes an extensive variety of contributors and presenters that are hereby sharing with us their different personal, academic and cultural experiences. We would like to thank all the authors and participants, the members of the academic scientific committee, and of course, to the organizing and administration team for making and putting this conference together. [These proceedings were published by InScience Press. Abstract modified to meet ERIC guidelines. For the 2018 proceedings, see ED604953.]
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- 2019
17. Scientific journal retracts decades old paper by UW professor due to homophobic content
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Hodgman, Grace
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Homosexuality ,Psychotherapy ,News, opinion and commentary ,Sports and fitness - Abstract
Byline: Grace Hodgman A scientific journal has retracted a 1951 paper written by a UW-Madison professor due to defamatory content toward homosexual participants of a study that attempted to convert [...]
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- 2020
18. Psychological Applications and Trends 2018
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Pracana, Clara and Wang, Michael
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This book contains a compilation of papers presented at the International Psychological Applications Conference and Trends (InPACT) 2018, organized by the World Institute for Advanced Research and Science (W.I.A.R.S.). Modern psychology offers a large range of scientific fields where it can be applied. The goal of understanding individuals and groups (mental functions and behavioral standpoints), from this academic and practical scientific discipline, aims ultimately to benefit society. The International Conference seeks to provide some answers and explore the several areas within the Psychology field, new developments in studies and proposals for future scientific projects. The goal is to offer a worldwide connection between psychologists, researchers and lecturers, from a wide range of academic fields, interested in exploring and giving their contribution in psychological issues. We take pride in having been able to connect and bring together academics, scholars, practitioners and others interested in a field that is fertile in new perspectives, ideas and knowledge. We counted on an extensive variety of contributors and presenters, which can supplement the view of the human essence and behavior, showing the impact of their different personal, academic and cultural experiences. This is, certainly, one of the reasons there are nationalities and cultures represented, inspiring multi-disciplinary collaborative links, fomenting intellectual encounter and development. InPACT 2018 received 386 submissions, from more than 35 different countries from all over the world, reviewed by a double-blind process. Submissions were prepared to take form of Oral Presentations, Posters, Virtual Presentations and Workshops. 126 submissions (overall, 32% acceptance rate) were accepted for presentation in the conference. The conference also includes a keynote presentation by Dr. Saima Löfgren (BSc(Hons), MSc, DClinPsy, Clinical Psychologist, Visiting Lecturer at the Universities of Nottingham and Leicester, United Kingdom); and two Special Talks, one by Prof. Dr. Michael Wang (Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Leicester, United Kingdom), and the other by Prof. Dr. Pedro Oliveira (MSc on Anthropology and Child Development, PhD in Social Anthropology, Clinical Psychologist, Member of the Portuguese Order of Psychologists, Portugal). We would like to express our gratitude to all our invitees. The Conference addresses different categories inside Applied Psychology area and papers fit broadly into one of the named themes and sub-themes. The conference program includes six main broad-ranging categories that cover diversified interest areas: (1) Clinical Psychology: Emotions and related psychological processes; Assessment; Psychotherapy and counseling; Addictive behaviors; Eating disorders; Personality disorders; Quality of life and mental health; Communication within relationships; Services of mental health; and Psychopathology. (2) Educational Psychology: Language and cognitive processes; School environment and childhood disorders; Parenting and parenting related processes; Learning and technology; Psychology in schools; Intelligence and creativity; Motivation in classroom; Perspectives on teaching; Assessment and evaluation; and Individual differences in learning. (3) Social Psychology: Cross-cultural dimensions of mental disorders; Employment issues and training; Organizational psychology; Psychology in politics and international issues; Social factors in adolescence and its development; Social anxiety and self-esteem; Immigration and social policy; Self-efficacy and identity development; Parenting and social support; Addiction and stigmatization; and Psychological and social impact of virtual networks. (4) Legal Psychology: Violence and trauma; Mass-media and aggression; Intra-familial violence; Juvenile delinquency; Aggressive behavior in childhood; Internet offending; Working with crime perpetrators; Forensic psychology; Violent risk assessment; and Law enforcement and stress. (5) Cognitive and Experimental Psychology: Perception, memory and attention; Decision making and problem-solving; Concept formation, reasoning and judgment; Language processing; Learning skills and education; Cognitive Neuroscience; Computer analogies and information processing (Artificial Intelligence and computer simulations); Social and cultural factors in the cognitive approach; Experimental methods, research and statistics; and Biopsychology. (6) Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytical Psychotherapy: Psychoanalysis and psychology; The unconscious; The Oedipus complex; Psychoanalysis of children; Pathological mourning; Addictive personalities; Borderline organizations; Narcissistic personalities; Anxiety and phobias; Psychosis; Neuropsychoanalysis. This book contains the results of the different researches conducted by authors who focused on what they are passionate about: to study and develop research in areas related to Psychology and its applications. It includes an extensive variety of contributors and presenters that are hereby sharing with us their different personal, academic and cultural experiences. We would like to express thanks to all the authors and participants, the members of the academic scientific committee, and of course, to the organizing and administration team for making and putting this conference together. [These proceedings were published by InScience Press. Abstract modified to meet ERIC guidelines. For the 2017 proceedings, see ED604951.]
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- 2018
19. Theoretical Misconceptions: Person-Centered Therapy and Brief Counseling.
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Coll, Kenneth M. and Hubbell, Kelly
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This paper discusses some misconceptions about person-centered therapy being incompatible with brief counseling. Three major reasons contribute to why the person-centered approach has been omitted from the literature related to brief counseling. First, brief counseling was initially identified with the cognitive-behavioral school of therapy. Second, the person-centered approach is considered more of a philosophy. A third misconception concerns the misunderstanding surrounding empathy. In reality, therapists in short-term, time-limited situations are using many aspects of the person-centered approach. Both therapies share approaches that are based on similar beliefs, such as: psychotherapy should be formulated to meet the uniqueness of the individual's needs; every individual has the potential towards growth; and therapists realize the significance of the therapeutic quality of a solidly built relationship. Included in the paper is an excerpt from a third session (out of 10 sessions) of a person-centered brief therapy with a 30-year-old woman who is working on improving her low sense of self-efficacy. (Contains 14 references.) (JDM)
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- 2000
20. An Implicational View of Self-Healing and Personality Change Based on Gendlin's Theory of Experiencing.
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Bohart, Arthur C.
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There is relatively little theory on how psychotherapy clients self-heal since most theories of therapy stress the magic of the therapist's interventions. Of the theories that exist, this paper briefly discusses Carl Rogers' theory of self-actualization; and the dialectical theories of Greenberg and his colleagues, Jenkins, and Rychlak. Gendlin's theory is discussed in detail. It examines how we create new meaning, and in terms of psychotherapy, specifically how personality change can take place. Gendlin holds that as we encounter each new situation, there is an implicit potential for new development or "the carrying forward" of old concepts, rules, words, or ways of being. The theory proposes that the process of self-healing is a creative one of tuning into the implicit experienced complexity of a problem, from which implications or new steps arise. This paper discusses Gendlin's theory in relation to personality change and implications for theory. The concept of self healing is examined and two counseling cases that utilize self-healing in different ways are discussed. The theoretical integration of self-healing is also discussed. (Contains 45 references.) (MKA)
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- 1999
21. Women's Internet Behavior: Providing Psychotherapy Offline and Online for Cyber-Infidelity.
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Maheu, Marlene M.
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As women increasingly use the Internet, a variety of behaviors worthy of psychological study are emerging. Through e-mail discussion lists, newsgroups, and Web sites, women are exploring new ways of interacting. Asserting themselves, initiating bold conversations, experimenting with anger, involving themselves in furtive love affairs, and having cybersex are just some of the experiences occurring for women. This paper looks at how cyber-affairs can be damaging to the core issues of trust, self-esteem, and integrity in a relationship. Affairs can be a betrayal of the self and can imply that a person is avoiding knowing himself/herself or the partner when substituting fantasy sex online for a real relationship. The paper discusses the many implications for feminist psychotherapists who bring a traditional understanding of relationships to the world of online romance. It discusses how psychologists need to understand and develop treatment strategies for patients with cyber-infidelities. Several suggestions are offered for counselors and counselor training: (1) helping clients clarify arrangements and agreements with their domestic partner; (2) exploring the ethics involved in treating clients via e-mail; (3) defining the professional relationship on and off line; and (4) considering counselor competency in the use of technology as a counseling tool. (Contains 91 references.) (JDM)
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- 1999
22. The Development of Counseling and Psychotherapy in China.
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Zheng, Richang, Zhang, Wen, Li, Tan, and Zhang, Shanshan
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The paper discusses the development of counseling and psychotherapy in China. These have developed rapidly for more than ten years, with special technique integration, varied methods, and the spread of concepts. But measured by scientific criterion, it still is in the primary stage of development. Although the number of diversified forms of counseling and psychotherapy increased very fast, there still lacks a unified administration. The paper states that the cause is from a lack of an assessment and examination system of qualification for the counselors or therapists, therefore quality of service cannot be guaranteed. It recommends the founding of a supervision and training system in order to ensure the consistent, effective direction and systematized training for counselors and therapists. In light of the fact that there are still many prejudices against counseling and therapy, it recommends efforts be taken to publicize general knowledge about mental health, counseling, and psychotherapy to make people not be ashamed of it but believe in the strength of science. (Contains 13 references.) (JDM)
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- 1997
23. Value-Free Therapy?: An Empirical Review.
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Gram, Anita M.
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This paper reviews the literature dealing with therapist neutrality or value-free treatment processes, and proposes that therapist values do play a major role in therapy. Supposed therapist neutrality in psychoanalyses, behavior therapy, and client-centered therapy is explored. The role of therapist values in client selection is discussed, and the client qualities reportedly preferred by therapists (i.e, young, attractive, verbal, successful, intelligent) are outlined. The influence of therapist values in client goal-setting and values changes is discussed. Studies reflecting the clash of counselor-client values are highlighted; and implications for therapy are proposed, including the need for counselor awareness and open discussion of values, and therapy for counselors. (Author/JAC)
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- 1982
24. International Psychological Applications Conference and Trends (InPACT) 2017 (Budapest, Hungary, April 29-May 1, 2017)
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World Institute for Advanced Research and Science (WIARS) (Portugal), Pracana, Clara, and Wang, Michael
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We are delighted to welcome you to the International Psychological Applications Conference and Trends (InPACT) 2017, taking place in Budapest, Hungary, from 29 of April to 1 of May, 2017. Modern psychology offers a large range of scientific fields where it can be applied. The goal of understanding individuals and groups (mental functions and behavioral standpoints), from this academic and practical scientific discipline, aims ultimately to benefit society. This International Conference seeks to provide some answers and explore the several areas within the Psychology field, new developments in studies and proposals for future scientific projects. The goal is to offer a worldwide connection between psychologists, researchers and lecturers, from a wide range of academic fields, interested in exploring and giving their contribution in psychological issues. The conference is a forum that connects and brings together academics, scholars, practitioners and others interested in a field that is fertile in new perspectives, ideas and knowledge. There is an extensive variety of contributors and presenters, which can supplement the view of the human essence and behavior, showing the impact of their different personal, academic and cultural experiences. This is, certainly, one of the reasons there are nationalities and cultures represented, inspiring multi-disciplinary collaborative links, fomenting intellectual encounter and development. InPACT 2017 received 243 submissions, from 35 different countries from all over the world, reviewed by a double-blind process. Submissions were prepared to take form of Oral Presentations, Posters, Virtual Presentations and Workshops. It was accepted for presentation in the conference 128 submissions (29% acceptance rate). The conference also includes: (1) Two keynote presentations by Prof. Dr. Leslie G. Walker (Professor of Cancer Rehabilitation at the University of Hull, United Kingdom) and by Prof. Dr. Howard S. Schwartz (Professor of Organizational Behavior in the School of Business Administration, Oakland University, USA); and (2) Two Special Talks one by Prof. Dr. Michael Wang (Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Leicester, United Kingdom), and the other by Dr. António Alvim (Portuguese Association of Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Portugal). We would like to express our gratitude to all our invitees. This volume is composed by the papers of the International Psychological Applications Conference and Trends (InPACT 2017), organized by the World Institute for Advanced Research and Science (W.I.A.R.S.). The Conference addresses different categories inside Applied Psychology area and papers fit broadly into one of the named themes and sub-themes. The conference program includes six main broad-ranging categories that cover diversified interest areas: (1) Clinical Psychology: Emotions and related psychological processes; Assessment; Psychotherapy and counseling; Addictive behaviors; Eating disorders; Personality disorders; Quality of life and mental health; Communication within relationships; Services of mental health; and Psychopathology. (2) Educational Psychology: Language and cognitive processes; School environment and childhood disorders; Parenting and parenting related processes; Learning and technology; Psychology in schools; Intelligence and creativity; Motivation in classroom; Perspectives on teaching; Assessment and evaluation; and Individual differences in learning. (3) Social Psychology: Cross-cultural dimensions of mental disorders; Employment issues and training; Organizational psychology; Psychology in politics and international issues; Social factors in adolescence and its development; Social anxiety and self-esteem; Immigration and social policy; Self-efficacy and identity development; Parenting and social support; Addiction and stigmatization; and Psychological and social impact of virtual networks. (4) Legal Psychology: Violence and trauma; Mass-media and aggression; Intra-familial violence; Juvenile delinquency; Aggressive behavior in childhood; Internet offending; Working with crime perpetrators; Forensic psychology; Violent risk assessment; and Law enforcement and stress. (5) Cognitive and Experimental Psychology: Perception, memory and attention; Decision making and problem-solving; Concept formation, reasoning and judgment; Language processing; Learning skills and education; Cognitive Neuroscience; Computer analogies and information processing (Artificial Intelligence and computer simulations); Social and cultural factors in the cognitive approach; Experimental methods, research and statistics; and Biopsychology. (6) Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytical Psychotherapy: Psychoanalysis and psychology; The unconscious; The Oedipus complex; Psychoanalysis of children; Pathological mourning; Addictive personalities; Borderline organizations; Narcissistic personalities; Anxiety and phobias; Psychosis; Neuropsychoanalysis. This volume contains the papers and results of the different researches conducted by authors who focused on what they are passionate about: to study and develop research in areas related to Psychology and its applications. It includes an extensive variety of contributors and presenters that are hereby sharing with us their different personal, academic and cultural experiences. We would like to express thanks to all the authors and participants, the members of the academic scientific committee, and of course, to the organizing and administration team for making and putting this conference together. [Abstract modified to meet ERIC guidelines. For the 2016 proceedings, see ED580800.]
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- 2017
25. Enhancing the Acquisition of Psychotherapy Skills through Live Supervision.
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Storm, Heidi A.
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Supervision is a major component of psychology training programs. This paper explores the difference between "traditional" supervision received by a doctoral clinical psychology student and "live" supervision. In traditional psychotherapy supervision, practicum experiences generally require the student to see a client and then report back to the supervisor for feedback and direction regarding the client. Often, the supervisor has had little or no contact with the client. Supervision in the traditional mode has apparent limitations because it relies heavily on the recollections and interpretations of the trainee, which may be unreliable. With direct live supervision the supervisor watches an ongoing interview, enters the session and intervenes in the therapy process. The main advantage of live supervision, although costly in terms of time and funding of faculty, is that the trainees are able to more quickly perform the expected counseling skills since immediate feedback is available. (BF)
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- 1994
26. Stories and Solutions in Psychotherapy with Adolescents.
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Biever, Joan L.
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Adolescents may be ambivalent about consulting with adults, especially when it seems likely that the adult will take a rigid stance on issues. The focus of this paper is the development of counseling styles that expand the adolescent's world to include understandings and options not previously available. It may be useful to approach counseling with adolescents as a collaborative venture in which new stories or narratives are developed. Narrative approaches to counseling help clients sort through their experiences and develop their own definitions of the meaning of experiences in their lives. This process provides validation to clients and a sense of being in control of their own lives. The primary task for counselors is to become skilled at facilitating therapeutic conversations. To help counselors accomplish this task, several guidelines have been developed. Counselors should strive to: (1) maintain the "not knowing stance"; (2) to be open to and help generate alternatives; (3) think in terms of both/and rather than either/or; (4) assume the adolescent has strengths and resources; (5) be aware of their own values and beliefs; (6) work with the person, not the label; (7) include others in the counseling; and (8) work toward understandings. By taking a narrative approach, counselors may enter into the world of their adolescent clients and facilitate the generation of alternative meanings and understandings within the framework of this world. The narrative approach tends to elicit cooperation and investment from the adolescent and circumvent the power struggles which may occur when working with adolescents. (NB)
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- 1992
27. Overlooked Issues Relevant in Sexual Abuse.
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Barham, Martha and Clark, Mary McGinn
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This paper presents clinical observations, experiences, and interventions from group psychotherapy when the main theme was molestation/sexual abuse. The findings presented are a synthesis of experiences in three areas: (1) the difficulty patients encounter when trying to disconnect with the negative effects of sexual abuse; (2) assessment and overlooked identification of co-existent issues that have hampered final resolution; and (3) techniques used to support closure of the sexual abuse and related issues. More commonly reported effects of sexual abuse are noted, including poor self-image, perpetrator behavior/acts of violence, promiscuity, poor sexual relationships, and difficulty with intimacy. Other overlooked issues in the sexually abused patient population also are identified and recurrent themes present in persons with sexual abuse histories are discussed in the areas of obesity, the use of substances, cultural sexual practices, gender identification issues, learning problems, and the fear of success. Intervention techniques are suggested that may help address the problems posed by these often overlooked issues. The interventions suggested are designed to help survivors resolve and bring closure to their negative life experiences. (NB)
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- 1991
28. Personality Correlates of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
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Heilveil, Ira and Clark, Dona
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This study delineates personality correlates of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD.) A standardized projective technique (the Roberts Apperception Test for Children (RATC) and the Conners Parent Rating Scale were administered to 52 ADHD children, ages 6-15. Results indicated that, when compared to the RATC standardization sample, ADHD children had little ability to cope with their feelings, had little awareness of problems in their environment, perceived only marginal support from their environment, were highly depressed, and perceived much aggression in their environment. The paper concludes that psychotherapeutic approaches should focus on increasing the supports available in the child's environment, relieving depression, enabling the child to appropriately express anger, and improving their problem-identifying and problem-solving abilities. (27 references) (JDD)
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- 1990
29. Judaism and Counseling: Perspectives and Comparisons.
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Bechofer, Robert A.
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Judaism provides for human mental health as well as modern psychology since all elements of counseling philosophy and techniques are inherent in classic Jewish institutions and practices. As opposed to a behaviorist theory of determinism, the Judaic theory of personality and development believes man is endowed with free will but only at the point where consciously decided behavior meets with social learning behavior. This boundary point is always in flux and is the source of a lifelong process of self regulated therapy and education. Judaism posits that man must restore the world to its original order by transgressing negative character traits such as anger, jealousy, and sarcasm. As opposed to psychotherapy, the individual in Judaistic theory is his own counselor with the rabbi serving as resource person and mentor. Under Judaistic beliefs character traits are strongly defined with extremes at either end being unacceptable. The individual, as counselor, must rely on self analysis and self management to bring the body to equilibrium. Just as in Rogerian theory, Judaism is centered around true friendships in terms of genuineness, unconditional positive regard, and empathy. In Jewish institutions and communities, the counselor must be learned in secular as well as in religious philosophy and laws. Psychotherapy in a Jewish context operates from a religious set of values, with a main thrust of such counseling aimed at distinguishing true religious piety from pathologically caused piety. Therefore, the most comfortable and effective counselor for Jewish clients may be an orthodox therapist. (BL)
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- 1983
30. International Psychological Applications Conference and Trends (InPACT) 2016 (Lisbon, Portugal, April 30-May 2, 2016)
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World Institute for Advanced Research and Science (WIARS) (Portugal), Pracana, Clara, and Wang, Michael
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We are delighted to welcome you to the International Psychological Applications Conference and Trends (InPACT) 2016, taking place in Lisbon, Portugal, from 30 of April to 2 of May, 2016. Psychology, nowadays, offers a large range of scientific fields where it can be applied. The goal of understanding individuals and groups (mental functions and behavioral standpoints), from this academic and practical scientific discipline, is aimed ultimately to benefit society. This International Conference seeks to provide some answers and explore the several areas within the Psychology field, new developments in studies and proposals for future scientific projects. The goal is to offer a worldwide connection between psychologists, researchers and lecturers, from a wide range of academic fields, interested in exploring and giving their contribution in psychological issues. The conference is a forum that connects and brings together academics, scholars, practitioners and others interested in a field that is fertile in new perspectives, ideas and knowledge. There is an extensive variety of contributors and presenters, which can supplement the view of the human essence and behavior, showing the impact of their different personal, academic and cultural experiences. This is, certainly, one of the reasons there are nationalities and cultures represented, inspiring multi-disciplinary collaborative links, fomenting intellectual encounter and development. InPACT 2016 received 332 submissions, from 37 different countries, reviewed by a double-blind process. Submissions were prepared to take form of Oral Presentations, Posters, Virtual Presentations and Workshops. It was accepted for presentation in the conference 96 submissions (29% acceptance rate). The conference also includes: (1) A keynote presentation from Prof. Dr. Richard Bentall (Institute of Psychology, Health & Society of the University of Liverpool, United Kingdom); (2) Three Special Talks, one from Emeritus Professor Carlos Amaral Dias (University of Coimbra, Director of Instituto Superior Miguel Torga, Vice-President of the Portuguese Association of Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Private practitioner of psychiatry and psychoanalysis, Portugal) and Prof. Clara Pracana (Full and Training member of the Portuguese Association of Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Portugal), another from Emeritus Professor Michael Wang (University of Leicester, United Kingdom), and a third one from Dr. Conceição Almeida (Founder of the Portuguese Association of Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytical Psychotherapy, and Vice-President of the Board. Member of the Teaching Committee, Portugal); (3) An Invited Talk from Dr. Ana Vasconcelos (SAMS--Serviços de Assistência Médico-Social do Sindicato dos Bancários de Sul e Ilhas, founding member of the Portuguese Association of Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, and member of NPA-Neuropshycanalysis Association, Portugal). Thus, we would like to express our gratitude to all our invitees. This volume is composed by the abstracts of the International Psychological Applications Conference and Trends (InPACT 2016), organized by the World Institute for Advanced Research and Science (W.I.A.R.S.). This conference addresses different categories inside Applied Psychology area and papers fit broadly into one of the named themes and sub-themes. To develop the conference program six main broad-ranging categories had been chosen, which also cover different interest areas: (1) In CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY: Emotions and related psychological processes; Assessment; Psychotherapy and counseling; Addictive behaviors; Eating disorders; Personality disorders; Quality of life and mental health; Communication within relationships; Services of mental health; and Psychopathology. (2) In EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY: Language and cognitive processes; School environment and childhood disorders; Parenting and parenting related processes; Learning and technology; Psychology in schools; Intelligence and creativity; Motivation in classroom; Perspectives on teaching; Assessment and evaluation; and Individual differences in learning. (3) In SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY: Cross-cultural dimensions of mental disorders; Employment issues and training; Organizational psychology; Psychology in politics and international issues; Social factors in adolescence and its development; Social anxiety and self-esteem; Immigration and social policy; Self-efficacy and identity development; Parenting and social support; and Addiction and stigmatization. (4) In LEGAL PSYCHOLOGY: Violence and trauma; Mass-media and aggression; Intra-familial violence; Juvenile delinquency; Aggressive behavior in childhood; Internet offending; Working with crime perpetrators; Forensic psychology; Violent risk assessment; and Law enforcement and stress. (5) In COGNITIVE AND EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY: Perception, memory and attention; Decision making and problem-solving; Concept formation, reasoning and judgment; Language processing; Learning skills and education; Cognitive Neuroscience; Computer analogies and information processing (Artificial Intelligence and computer simulations); Social and cultural factors in the cognitive approach; Experimental methods, research and statistics; and Biopsychology. (6) In PSYCHOANALYSIS AND PSYCHOANALYTICAL PSYCHOTHERAPY: Psychoanalysis and psychology; The unconscious; The Oedipus complex; Psychoanalysis of children; Pathological mourning; Addictive personalities; Borderline organizations; Narcissistic personalities; Anxiety and phobias; Psychosis; Neuropsychoanalysis. The proceedings contain the results of the research and developments conducted by authors who focused on what they are passionate about: to promote growth in research methods intimately related to Psychology and its applications. It includes an extensive variety of contributors and presenters by sharing their different personal, academic and cultural experiences. Authors will be invited to publish extended contributions for a book to be published by inScience Press. We would like to express thanks to all the authors and participants, the members of the academic scientific committee, partners and, of course, to the organizing and administration team for making and putting this conference together. (Individual papers contain references.) [Abstract modified to meet ERIC guidelines.]
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- 2016
31. Creativity: Its Role in Healing and Place in Positive Psychology.
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Sikes, Charlotte
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The following article provides a look at the creative process through the eyes of positive psychology. It describes first how creativity fits into the theory behind this field, then goes on to trace how a positive psychologist might consider this construct: observing how it functions therapeutically in the natural environment, then theorizing about how that process could be enhanced, supported, instigated, or developed through therapeutic intervention. Finally, the article pinpoints some advantages to a therapeutic approach utilizing the creative process over traditional techniques. (Author)
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- 2001
32. Introducing Yoga-integrated Psychotherapy (YiP): A discussion paper (Updated June 20, 2024).
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PSYCHOTHERAPY ,MENTAL health personnel ,MENTAL health services ,YOGIC therapy ,MENTAL illness - Abstract
This article discusses the potential benefits of integrating yoga into psychotherapeutic practice as a new model of treatment for mental health issues. The author argues that current interventions are not sufficient, as evidenced by increasing suicide rates. They suggest that combining yoga with psychotherapy could provide a holistic approach to healing and improve treatment outcomes. The article acknowledges the need for further research and scientific investigation in this area. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
33. Three Methods of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy That Make My Psychotherapy Effective.
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Ellis, Albert
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This paper discusses three serious cognitive-emotive errors clients make when they are confronted with situations that block their important goals and how to act against self-defeating errors and move on to greater mental health and self-actualization. Three of the main ways in which clients think, feel, and act against their best interests are: (1) they evaluate their own performances and try to correct and improve them, but along with that they rate their total self, their being, their personhood; (2) people evaluate others' ideas and feelings, and they often make global ratings of others; (3) people rate their environmental conditions as good or bad. As such, clients are actively encouraged to achieve three highly important cognitive-emotive-behavioral states: (1) unconditional self-acceptance; (2) unconditional other-acceptance; and (3) high frustration tolerance. (EMK)
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- 1998
34. Changing the Clinical Psychology Training Curriculum for the 21st Century.
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Tentoni, Stuart C.
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This paper proposes that the American Psychological Association establish a standard model of training for doctoral programs in clinical psychology requiring a specific number of credits, along with specific course recommendations appropriate for practice in the 21st century. This model should reflect the impact of psychology on the biological bases of behavior, require students to gain psychotherapy skills prior to test administration skills, and have internship experience occur after awarding of the Ph.D. The author recommends that the Ph.D. in clinical psychology consist of 4 years of study, encompassing 96 credit hours consisting of nine credits each in the biological bases of behavior, the cognitive-affective bases of behavior, and the social bases of behavior; and six credits in individual behavior. In the area of clinical psychology 63 credits are recommended with 12 credits for completion of a dissertation. Specific course recommendations include three credits each in research design, multivariate analysis, interviewing skills, psychotherapy systems theory, psychotherapy in a community placement, individual assessment (six credits), personality assessment (six credits), adult assessment, child assessment, psychopathology (six credits), ethics, supervision and administration of psychology services; and two supervised practica in clinical psychopharmacology. (Contains six references.) (CK)
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- 1996
35. Relational Control and Relationship Quality in Psychotherapy.
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Lichtenberg, James W.
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Certain interactional theorists propose that for counseling/psychotherapy to be effective, the therapist must control the definition of the therapy relationship. Although the relationship between patterns of relational dominance/control in counseling and counseling outcome seems reasonably well established, little is known of the relationship between dominance (as a process variable) and measures of relational quality (e.g., evaluations of "therapeutic alliance" and of session depth and smoothness). The purpose of this study was to investigate the nature of relational dominance within and across psychotherapy cases to investigate its relation to relationship quality. Interview transcriptions and therapy process ratings of seven full-length psychotherapy cases served as the basis for this study. Cases ranged from 12 to 20 sessions. The results did not evidence a consistent relationship between relational dominance and any of the relationship quality measures (whether rated by client or therapist). Results suggest that relational dominance/control is not a significant factor in client or therapist evaluations of the quality of the therapeutic relationship. Therapist control of the definition of the therapy relationship appears to neither enhance nor detract from the participants' evaluation of their working alliance or of the depth and smoothness of their sessions together. Includes extensive graphs and charts. Contains 48 references. (Author/JBJ)
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- 1995
36. Group Psychotherapy Efficacy: A Meta-Analytic Perspective.
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Burlingame, Gary M.
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Analyses of the efficacy of group psychotherapy indicate that group therapy demonstrates, in a majority of reviews, significant improvement over inert comparison groups and proves comparable or superior to other active treatment conditions. Because group therapy is a viable cost-efficient treatment option being used with increasing regularity among diverse populations, and with varying structural formats, a central task demanding attention is careful analysis of the differential effectiveness of group therapy across treatment variations or dimensions. Using a common measuring standard called an effect size, meta analyses can represent the average amount of change one could expect in the average client who receives a given treatment. The present study sought to explore systematically the relationships between improvement rates in group psychotherapy (effect size) and several treatment, therapist, client, and methodological variables using meta-analytic techniques. The review was based on the cumulative results of 12 years of group psychotherapy outcome literature. Results were reported on: component characteristics; post treatment change comparisons--treatment type comparison with wait-list controls, group treatment type comparison, outcome source comparison on post-treatment change, and outcome content comparison on post-treatment change; and pre- post-treatment change comparisons--client population/diagnosis client gender, composition, and attrition. Contains 47 references. (JBJ)
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- 1995
37. The Incest Survivor Syndrome: Implications for Assessment and Treatment.
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Kirschner, Sam and Kirschner, Diana
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The past decade has witnessed a growing awareness of the prevalence and consequences of childhood sexual abuse. This paper presents findings from numerous studies which indicate that adult survivors of incest suffer from devastating personal and interpersonal difficulties. Recent studies on incest claim that some 20 percent of females and over 16 percent of males, suffered an incestuous episode at some point in their childhood. Survivors often reveal in therapy a variety of cognitive, emotional, physical, and interpersonal difficulties. These problems and their interactions form the incest survivor syndrome. Because of the powerful consequences of incest on the victim, a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder needs to be given to the survivor in addition to the diagnosis of the presenting complaint. A dual diagnosis will assist the clinician, the patient, and his/her family in normalizing the presenting problems and in depathologizing the survivor. The multiplicity of survivors' problems calls for an integrative treatment approach which is technically eclectic, including among other strategies and techniques, cognitive/behavioral, psychodynamic, and family systems work. Additionally, treatment of married survivors, or those in committed relationships, should include spouses or partners. (Contains 49 references.) (RJM)
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- 1994
38. Mapping the Path to Narrative Common Ground with Couples.
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Dagirmanjian, Steve
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During psychotherapeutic work, couples typically present distinctly contradictory stories about their life together. This paper explores how a psychotherapist may promote mutually beneficial change for couples who contradict each other. One suggested tactic is a non-impositional approach to therapy using a narrative-oriented context. Such a tactic offers a conceptual point of reference for the therapist and the couple as they search for common ground. This orienting concept, called "preferred view," assumes that problems between people develop from the mishandling of ordinary difficulties which often arise during key transition points. These subsequent disjunctive perspectives create problems which cause views of self and others to become increasingly fixed and which leads to more restricted actions. The narrative common ground is obscured because each person holds a jaundiced view of the other. By understanding a problem's evolution, the therapist may develop a strategy for resolution. The therapist may then expand the narrative landscape by asking interested, curious, and respectful questions which do not threaten the client's preferred view. As the disjunctiveness decreases, the therapist is better able to suggest alternative explanations--the "preferred view"--for a problem's evolution which fit how people want to be seen by others. (RJM)
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- 1993
39. Psychotherapy vs. Medication for Depression: Challenging the Conventional Wisdom.
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Antonuccio, David
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Antidepressant medications are the most popular treatment for depression in the United States, despite the fact that there may be more effective and safer alternatives. This paper discusses alternative, effective psychological interventions for unipolar depression. Studies that compare and contrast psychological and pharmacological treatments for depression are highlighted. Evidence suggests that psychological interventions, particularly cognitive behavior therapy, are at least as effective as medication in the treatment of even severe depression, for both vegetative and social adjustment symptoms, and especially so when long-term follow-up is considered. Highly effective marketing strategies by pharmaceutical companies have tended to blur this evidence. Some suggestions are offered to help the clinician deal with the pharmaceutical media blitz and distinguish science from advertising. Clinicians are urged to resist the temptation to deliver an apparent quick fix in the form of a pill despite pressure from the medical establishment, the media, and even the patient. People underestimate the power and cost-effectiveness of a caring confidential psychotherapeutic relationship in the treatment of depression. The data indicate that there is no stronger medicine than cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy for depression. (Contains 71 references.) (RJM)
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- 1993
40. The Use of Transpersonal Empathy with Child Abuse Survivors.
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Gilewski, Michael J.
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Adult survivors of childhood abuse are some of the more difficult and challenging patients in psychotherapy. This paper applies a transpersonal model of empathy to therapeutic work with these individuals. The transpersonal model of empathy extends traditional humanistic models which strive towards "advanced accurate empathy" to the level at which, through intuition and personal spiritual growth, the therapist is able to create a profound unitary, healing bond with the patient. Basic and advanced levels of empathy may alleviate isolation and provide some emotional resolution for adult victims of abuse; the use of transpersonal empathy serves to undo in a present experience what the abuse served to accomplish--it helps the patient, who was disconnected as part of the abuse, re-connect to a deeper sense of self which is intimately connected with life outside itself. Several cases are presented to illustrate how the various levels of empathy interact with treatment of adult abuse victims. Two tables summarize the transpersonal model of empathy and the effects of transpersonal healing. (Author/RJM)
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- 1993
41. Healing and Spirituality: Implications for the Training and Practice of Psychologists.
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Mohatt, Gerald V.
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This paper outlines a psychologist's insights about traditional American Indian healing, gleaned through 20 years of friendship with and observation of Lakota medicine men. These insights include the following: (1) the power of traditional Lakota medicine comes from vision; (2) the healer's role is related to family history; (3) the process of becoming a medicine man is arduous, involving the quest for a vision and an ongoing commitment to intense personal growth through ritual; (4) Lakota healing rituals often produce dramatic results in a short period of time, but persistence of a cure depends on the presence of a healing community that directs spiritual energy toward the cure; (5) healers suffer and endure much because their commitment to others places no limits on the demands of others; and (6) the healing environment is dispersed throughout the community and is able to renew itself, but a healer must act as pivotal person in bringing this energy to the person needing help. Reflection on traditional healing practices and the medicine man's role raises many questions concerning the practice of Western psychotherapy and the training of psychologists. These questions involve the spiritual source of a student's desire to be a therapist, the necessity for professionals to pursue personal growth and knowledge about their own possibilities and limits, the nature of a cure, the nature of a healing community and how it is created, and the origins of healing in spirituality. (SV)
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- 1991
42. Gender Aware Therapy: Implications for Therapists and Male Clients.
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Good, Glenn E.
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Gender Aware Therapy (GAT) has developed in recent years to synthesize feminist theory and knowledge about gender into principles of therapy equally applicable to both men and women. This paper briefly examines the roots of Gender Aware Therapy and describes its principles: (1) conceptions of gender are seen as integral aspects of psychotherapy and mental health; (2) personal problems are considered within their societal context; (3) the therapy actively seeks to change gender injustices experienced by women and men; (4) it emphasizes development of collaborative therapeutic relationships; and (5) it respects clients' freedom to choose views, behaviors, and feelings which are most congruent for them. Psychological concerns specific to male clients for which conceptions of gender may be especially salient are then discussed, and implications of conducting therapy from a gender aware perspective are explored. Finally, some cautions regarding therapy from a perspective of heightened gender awareness are discussed. Twenty-seven references are included. (TE)
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- 1990
43. Effective Communication in Adolescent Group Psychotherapy.
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Azima, Fern J.
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This paper defines a useful strategy for therapists working with adolescents which includes: (1) a general model of the group leader's responsibilities and (2) a cataloguing of some of the specific impediments for both adolescent peers and the therapist that prevent effective communication. The goal of the group therapy is to identify the specific impediments and distorted transference relationships. Unlike conventional leaders the group therapist makes no bid for power. He searches out the silent and negative members spontaneously and, at the same time, is concerned with the group as an effective growing unit. The problems encountered in this context are those of peer transference and leader countertransference as barriers to effective communication. Some transference themes described are: attitudes toward authority and peers; acting out; silence; and somatization or the technique of handling stress by somatic symptoms. Conversely, countertransference reactions of therapists are listed: omnipotence; fear of self-disclosure; overidentification with the adolescent; or somatization and blind spots, i.e., the therapist becomes alerted to his own anxiety or depression by symptoms such as headaches, flushing, nausea, cramps. In summary, the paper presents a general model of the effective group therapist and his major responsibilities for both cognitive and positive emotional leadership. (Author/RJ)
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- 1974
44. Influencing Interaction and Outcomes in Group Psychotherapy.
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Wogan, Michael
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This paper discusses the effects of pretraining counseling clients for group therapy sessions. In an attempt to speed the group process and give maximum coverage to all college students requesting group therapy, pretraining experiences were given to members of three experimental groups and were compared to one control group. The experimental conditions were: (1) there was no active input from experimenter, and the group was left alone "to get to know one another"; (2) subjects listened to tapes which explained some of the goals of group therapy and were allowed to role-play; (3) structured T-group experiences were provided. The findings suggested, first, that the types of pretreatments employed were relatively ineffective in influencing the subsequent process in the groups. The interactions in the groups seemed to be much more highly influenced by the activity, or lack of it, on the part of the leader. More active leaders tended to have groups in which discussion centered on personal material, while less active leaders had groups in which discussion centered on impersonal topics. Groups which rated themselves as most improved tended to be those in which there was more discussion of personal feelings and where the leader was more active. (Author/PC)
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- 1974
45. Dimensions of Feminist Therapy.
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Marecek, Jeanne
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This paper reviews the current status of psychotherapy for women from a feminist perspective. It examines the sexist prejudices and biases of traditional psychotherapies and psychological approaches; notes the manners in which therapy has often tended to reinforce the traditional sex role stereotyping and the women's consequent negative self image; explores available corrective theories that would lessen sexist bias; examines possible models of feminist therapies; and places the latter in the broader framework of psychological and Psychotherapeutic theories. The author also relates to emerging alternative support systems increasingly available to women; examples such as crisis counseling, consciousness-raising groups, etc. are also discussed. The author provides an extensive bibliography on methods, research and practices of psychotherapy with regard to women. (NG)
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- 1974
46. School Shock: Learning Disability as a Dissociative Reaction.
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Zitani, E. Alfredo
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Learning disability is suggested to be a dissociative reaction (school shock) similar to shell shock in wartime requiring appropriate theoretical and remedial approaches. Psychoanalytic and learning theory viewpoints are applied to the nature of learning disabilities. Also considered are the relation of anxiety to achievement and hypnosis to dyslexia. It is proposed that the concept of minimal brain damage be replaced by "minimal dissociative reaction." Suggested are such teaching methods as tachistoscopic presentation of reading material, encouragement of anxiety-reducing psychomotor activity (such as gum chewing) during intellectual effort, hand pacing while reading, and male/female teaching pairs. (DB)
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- 1975
47. Art Therapy to Promote Ego Development in Disturbed Retarded Children.
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Roth, Ellen A.
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The paper discusses the six major ego functions, ego disturbances in mentally retarded children, and case examples of the use of art therapy to promote ego development. Identified are the following ego functions: control and regulation of instinctual drives, autonomous functions, reality testing, object relationships, defense, and synthesis. The mentally retarded child is seen to develop maladaptive ego functions including an inability to control drives, delayed or deficient autonomous functioning, poor reality testing, impaired development of object relationships, primitive defense mechanisms, and inability to synthesize major ego functions. Six case studies are discussed to show the way that art therapy can help the retarded child develop appropriate ego functions. (DB)
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- 1980
48. The Pragmatic Blending of Psychodynamic and Behavioral Treatment Approaches.
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Halgin, Richard P.
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This paper, presented as a part of a symposium on the use of multiple therapies with a single client, conveys the author's personal experiences in making a gradual transition from psychodynamic therapy to a pragmatic blending of psychodynamic and behavioral treatment approaches. Two case studies are presented to illustrate the use of the two therapeutic approaches. The first case study presented describes the 18 month treatment of a 19-year-old woman diagnosed as paranoid schizophrenic. The second case describes the treatment, over a 2-year period, of a 20-year-old man suffering from incapacitating attacks of anxiety, related to fears of homosexuality. The impact of the blending of treatment approaches is discussed from the view point of patient needs and the training of student therapists. The author concludes by emphasizing the need for student and colleague openness. (BL)
- Published
- 1983
49. The Use of Autobiography in Psychotherapy.
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Sommer, Robert
- Abstract
Autobiographies are typically included along with self-help books on resource lists for mental health clients. Although first-person narratives may have advantages of reader identification with the protagonist, little research has been done on this issue. One problem is that book categories overlap, e.g., some novels are autobiographical, and some autobiographies have been fictionalized. In view of this overlap, exclusive reliance on any single book type has limited clinical justification. What is needed is an anthology of recent first-person accounts of mental disorders based on the potential benefit of selections for clients and families. Outcome research is required on use of prescribed reading of autobiography during therapy. Another unexplored area of research is the use of a journal by clients in therapy. Ethical issues associated with this are discussed. (JDM)
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- 2001
50. The Healthy Human: American and Japanese Conceptualizations of Mental Health.
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Kobayashi, Futoshi
- Abstract
This article discusses three issues concerning the field of psychology: modern psychology and its definition of mental health; Japanese ideology and its definition of mental health; and applicability of Western methods of psychotherapy to other cultures. There are at least two different definitions of good mental health and most psychotherapies in use today have developed in response to a need to promote healthy adjustment. There are at least two main problems with the definition of good mental health in modern psychology. First, the definition diminishes the value of human relationships, and second, it is not healthy for everyone in the world to follow a pre-determined ideology housed within a specific culture. The Japanese definition of mental health also has its unique problems, and some traditions within the Japanese culture have a tremendous impact on an individual's mental health. In summary, every definition of mental health has its own particular strengths and weaknesses, just as each society has its own strengths and weaknesses. If psychology is going to move towards a more international approach, the most important thing may be to acknowledge the validity of each definition and each value system. (Contains 21 references.) (JDM)
- Published
- 1999
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