article thumbnail

Observing therapist-patient interactions to predict dropout from psychotherapy

Society of Clinical Psychology

Over about the last 50 years, clinical research has proven without a doubt that psychotherapy significantly alleviates the symptoms of a wide range of mental illnesses, for example, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, and addictions (Lutz et al., Capturing therapist-patient interactions.

article thumbnail

How to Choose a Therapist: Tips and Fits

Stop Abuse Campaign

In this article, we’ll discuss how to choose the right therapist for you. Bipolar disorder. Eating disorders. Personality disorders. Behavioral disorders in children and adolescents. Behavioral disorders in children and adolescents. Substance abuse disorders. Tips for choosing a therapist.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

What is Schema Therapy? An overview and what to expect

Lawson Psychology

An overview and what to expect In the realm of psychological interventions, Schema Therapy has as a reputation as a holistic approach that addresses deep-seated emotional patterns and entrenched belief systems. What on earth is a schema? This process involves revisiting painful memories and emotions in a safe and supportive environment.

article thumbnail

Positive Autobiographical Memories in the Context of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Society of Clinical Psychology

Trauma exposure takes a toll on societies and individuals, leading to the development of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for a sizable minority of individuals (Magruder et al., 2013), psychological problems (e.g., 2001) as well as stakeholder input from therapists (Contractor, Caldas, et al., 2015; Kilpatrick et al.,

article thumbnail

Harnessing the power of feedback in psychotherapy: Insights from a belief updating perspective

Society of Clinical Psychology

Monitoring patients’ progress and providing therapists with feedback is a powerful tool that can make a significant difference in the effectiveness of psychological treatments. But have you ever wondered why some therapists seem to benefit more from feedback than others? their own beliefs) and openness to feedback.

article thumbnail

Movement for Mental Health Awareness Week 2024: Feeling Safe In Your Body

MQ Mental Health

MQ Ambassador Dr Esther Beierl (pictured above) is a data scientist, trial statistician, and psychometrician in psychology and mental health research (currently University of Cambridge, previously University of Oxford), yoga teacher and personal trainer. A few years ago, my brilliant therapist asked me whether I felt safe in my body.

article thumbnail

Training therapists in evidence-based mental health interventions: What works and what holds promise for the future?

Society of Clinical Psychology

During that time, she had been having several panic attacks per day and met criteria for multiple anxiety disorders. By the time she presented to the specialty clinic, she had seen a number of therapists and had little hope for improvement, stating that “nothing worked before.” These early reviews concluded that self-study (e.g.,