The impact of illness ‐related shame on psychological health and social relationships: Testing a mediational model in students with chronic illness
This study explores the impact of illness‐related shame on the quality of social relationships and psychological health in chronic patients. We aimed to examine the roles of fear of receiving compassion from others and experiential avoidance as potential mediators of this relationship. Although some studies have demonstrated the negative impact of chronic illness‐related shame on psychological functioning, the mechanisms that may underlie this link remain understudied.
The sample was comprised by 115 college students, which had been diagnosed with at least 1 chronic illness. Participants completed self‐report measure...
Source: Clinical Psychology - November 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: In ês A. Trindade, Joana Duarte, Cláudia Ferreira, Mariana Coutinho, José Pinto‐Gouveia Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
A case series of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for reducing symptom interference in functional neurological disorders
Abstract
There is limited high‐quality evidence supporting psychological treatments for functional neurological disorders (FNDs), and what evidence exists suggests that the impact of such treatments could be improved. One way to increase effectiveness is to utilize approaches that can have impact across heterogeneous FND presentations. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) targets a transdiagnostic process called psychological flexibility and is used effectively to integrate multidisciplinary treatments in other clinical contexts. Here, we present a consecutive case series (N = 8) of a relatively brief (6 to 10 sessi...
Source: Clinical Psychology - November 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Christopher D. Graham, Daniel J. O'Hara, Steven Kemp Tags: PRACTITIONER REPORT Source Type: research
Do health ‐related factors predict major depression? A longitudinal epidemiologic study
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a leading cause of global disease burden. Hence, examining the role of risk and protective factors for MDD is an important target in psychological research. Various studies showed that obesity, smoking, and alcohol consumption are related to depressive symptoms. In contrast, physical activity has been found to be a protective factor. The present population‐based study tested whether these health‐related factors are prospectively associated with incidence of MDD. Data were taken from the Dresden Predictor Study, which was designed to investigate risk and protective factors of mental he...
Source: Clinical Psychology - November 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Xiao Chi Zhang, Marcella L. Woud, Eni S. Becker, J ürgen Margraf Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Ambivalence resolution in brief psychotherapy for depression
In this study, we sought to study the evolution of the dominance and the negotiation processes in recovered and unchanged cases; to analyse if different therapeutic models produce different results on the evolution of the dominance and negotiation processes, and finally, to study if these processes are predictive of ambivalence resolution. The complete sessions of 22 clinical cases of depression (6 cognitive‐behavioural therapy, 10 narrative therapy, and 6 emotion‐focused therapy cases) were independently coded for innovative moments, ambivalence, and ambivalence resolution. Results revealed that recovered cases had a ...
Source: Clinical Psychology - November 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: C átia Braga, António P. Ribeiro, Miguel M. Gonçalves, João Tiago Oliveira, Alexandra Botelho, Helena Ferreira, Inês Sousa Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Coping, thought suppression, and perceived stress in currently depressed, previously depressed, and never depressed individuals
ConclusionsThis study shows that both current depression and previous depression is related to avoidant coping (wishful thinking and thought suppression). However, these associations might be explained by the higher level of perceived stress among individuals with current or previous depression. (Source: Clinical Psychology)
Source: Clinical Psychology - November 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jens C. Thimm, Catharina E.A. Wang, Knut Waterloo, Martin Eisemann, Marianne Halvorsen Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
An evaluation of a specialist firesetting treatment programme for male and female mentally disordered offenders (the FIP ‐MO)
This study evaluates a new standardised group cognitive behavioural treatment programme for individuals residing in forensic psychiatric hospitals who have engaged in deliberate firesetting (The Firesetting Intervention Programme for Mentally Disordered Offenders; FIP‐MO). Sixty‐three male and female patients with a history of deliberate firesetting commenced FIP‐MO treatment. Patients who met the referral criteria for treatment but who resided at hospitals where FIP‐MO treatment was not available were recruited as a treatment as usual comparison group. The treatment group completed a battery of psychometric assess...
Source: Clinical Psychology - November 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Nichola Tyler, Theresa A. Gannon, Lona Lockerbie, Caoilte Ó Ciardha Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Trainees' self ‐evaluation of their development as psychotherapists: An Italian contribution to an international collaborative study on psychotherapy training
This study presents a pilot contribution to the new collaborative, multinational study of psychotherapy trainee development that was undertaken by the Society for Psychotherapy Research Interest Section on Therapist Training and Development (see Orlinsky, Strauss, Rønnestad, et al., ). Although the main project is longitudinal in design, this preliminary study investigated cross‐sectional differences between trainees in different years of training and explored the influence of core training experiences—including supervision and personal therapy—on their perceived development as therapists. Using the trainee current...
Source: Clinical Psychology - November 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Irene Messina, Omar C. G. Gelo, Marco Sambin, Francesca Bianco, Andrea Mosconi, Antonio Fenelli, Marcello Curto, Salvo Gullo, David Orlinsky Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Pathways towards different long ‐term outcomes after naturalistic psychotherapy
This study suggests some potential pathways leading towards maintained gains or further growth versus deterioration after naturalistic psychotherapy with experienced clinicians. This is explored in a way that transcends specific theoretical orientations. Sixteen therapies, all showing reliable improvement on Outcome Questionnaire 45.2 (OQ‐45) at treatment termination but varying in later post‐therapy development, were included in this study. Building on previous content and correlational analyses, individual cases were explored qualitatively in search for developmental patterns of potential relevance for long‐term o...
Source: Clinical Psychology - November 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Vidar Blokhus Ekroll, Michael Helge R ønnestad Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
The cognitive –behavioural model of hoarding disorder: Evidence from clinical and non‐clinical cohorts
This study examined the specificity and relevance of variables highlighted in the augmented cognitive–behavioural model. Various clinical participants (n = 89) and community controls (n = 20) were assessed with structured clinical interviews to verify diagnosis. Participants completed self‐report measures of hoarding severity, cognitions, meta‐memory, and early developmental experiences (e.g., memories of warmth and security in one's family). Hoarding cohorts (with and without obsessive–compulsive disorder) reported poor confidence in memory, but relative to other groups (obsessive–compulsive disorder without...
Source: Clinical Psychology - November 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Michael Kyrios, Christopher Mogan, Richard Moulding, Randy O. Frost, Keong Yap, Daniel B. Fassnacht Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
The role of shame and self ‐compassion in psychotherapy for narcissistic personality disorder: An exploratory study
This study points to the possible central role of shame in the therapeutic process of patients with NPD. Hypothetically, one way of resolving shame is, for the patient, to access underlying self‐compassion. (Source: Clinical Psychology)
Source: Clinical Psychology - November 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Ueli Kramer, Antonio Pascual ‐Leone, Kristina B. Rohde, Rainer Sachse Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Inhibitors and facilitators of compassion ‐focused imagery in personality disorder
ConclusionsCFI appears to be effective in improving self‐compassion for some clients. However, it is less effective in the presence of negative affect. Clients with low mental imagery ability may benefit more from alternative CFT techniques. (Source: Clinical Psychology)
Source: Clinical Psychology - November 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Iona Naismith, Amanda Mwale, Janet Feigenbaum Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
The Anaclitic –Introjective Depression Assessment: Development and preliminary validity of an observer‐rated measure
Clinical Psychology&Psychotherapy, EarlyView. (Source: Clinical Psychology)
Source: Clinical Psychology - October 23, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
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Clinical Psychology&Psychotherapy, Ahead of Print. (Source: Clinical Psychology)
Source: Clinical Psychology - October 23, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
Impaired emotion processing and a reduction in trust in patients with somatic symptom disorder
Clinical Psychology&Psychotherapy,Volume 25, Issue 1, Page 163-172, January/February 2018. (Source: Clinical Psychology)
Source: Clinical Psychology - October 18, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
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Clinical Psychology&Psychotherapy,Volume 25, Issue 1, Page 163-172, January/February 2018. (Source: Clinical Psychology)
Source: Clinical Psychology - October 18, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
