Rafael Thomaz da Costa, Marcele R de Carvalho, Antonio E Nardi
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Abstract
Objective: To test the effectiveness of a psychotherapeutic strategy-the want/ can/must (WCM) strategy-to mediate conflicts. This intervention aimed to (1) facilitate the collection and sharing of information among the individuals involved and with therapists; (2) comprehend what each person wants, can, and must do; (3) alleviate psychological distress associated with decision-making and action implementation; and (4) minimize harm to all parties involved in the conflict.
Methods: Thirty adult subjects experiencing a conflict situation participated in 8 cognitive-behavioral therapy sessions: 3 sessions for assessment and therapeutic bond building and 5 sessions to implement the WCM strategy. Depressive, anxious, and stress symptoms were assessed and compared before and after the intervention.
Results: Depending on client and contextual factors, employing the WCM strategy, it was possible to apply techniques that promote cognitive restructuring, psychological acceptance, defusion, and impulse control and that foster compassion and self-compassion, enhance empathetic connection, foster mindfulness in social interactions, and facilitate assertive communication. There was a statistically significant decrease in Perceived Stress Scale scores (P ≤ .05).
Conclusion: All participants reported that the WCM strategy aided in comprehending conflict variables, identifying how to collect information, sharing information about the conflict, accepting that there would be no "perfect solution," and making a decision with the intention of minimizing harm to those involved in the conflict.
Prim Care Companion CNS Disord 2025;27(3):24m03895.
Author affiliations are listed at the end of this article.
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Founded in 1998, The Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders (ISSN 2155-7780), formerly The Primary Care Companion to The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, is an international, peer-reviewed, online-only journal, and its articles are indexed by the National Library of Medicine. PCC seeks to advance the clinical expertise of primary care physicians and other health care professionals who treat patients with mental and neurologic illnesses. PCC publishes research from disciplines such as medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and psychology, especially as it pertains to integrated delivery systems and interdisciplinary collaboration. PCC focuses on providing information of direct clinical utility and giving a voice to clinician researchers. Practice-based research from individuals and groups with clinical expertise is particularly welcome. Pertinent manuscript types include: -Original research -Systematic reviews -Meta-analyses -Case reports and series -Commenting letters to the editor Articles published in PCC typically cover attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, addiction, sleep disorders, pain, Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease.
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