{"title":"Social Cognition and Verbal Learning Disabilities","authors":"L. Lewandowski, J. R. Barlow","doi":"10.1300/J288v01n04_04","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J288v01n04_04","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Considerable research suggests that the greatest proportion of learning disabilities involve reading and writing. In a majority of these cases, investigators have documented the presence of underlying weaknesses in various verbal/linguistic processes. Professionals have invested heavily in the treatment of academic outcomes associated with verbal learning disabilities. However, less emphasis has been given to the way in which these verbal deficiencies impact an individual's ability to process language information in order to understand, interpret and manage social communication or mentally construct an understanding of the world. Evidence suggests that many students with learning disability (LD) also have difficulties in areas of psychosocial functioning. A “social cognition” perspective is offered so as to view verbal learning disabilities not only as an academic skill deficit, but rather as a developmental compromise in the verbal/language systems that may impact cognitive, academic, and social functioning. Research to support this perspective is addressed and implications for treatment are discussed.","PeriodicalId":146212,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychotherapy in Independent Practice","volume":"16 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-12-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127654104","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Enactment, Classical and Relational Perspectives","authors":"J. A. Brown, R. C. Lane","doi":"10.1300/J288v01n04_06","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J288v01n04_06","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract At times unable to communicate through language, severely disturbed patients may enact situations with the analyst that symbolize their traumatic experiences. The psychoanalytic literature identifies this phenomenon as enactment. The concept of enactment has generated considerable controversy and discussion in both the classical and relational communities. Classicists focus discussion on the precise definition, relative legitimacy, usefulness and role of enactment. Relationists consider enactment central to the analytic process and focus on how best to utilize this process therapeutically. Much of the difference of opinion between classicists and relationists is generated by underlying philosophical divergence in their respective views of developmental theory, operation of the primary mechanism of defense, the structure of the unconscious, and the mechanism of cure.","PeriodicalId":146212,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychotherapy in Independent Practice","volume":"27 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-12-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134541237","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
P. A. Teeter, R. Rumsey, Lisa Natoli, D. Naylor, R. Smith
{"title":"Therapeutic Interventions to Increase Social Competence in Teens with Impulse Control Deficits","authors":"P. A. Teeter, R. Rumsey, Lisa Natoli, D. Naylor, R. Smith","doi":"10.1300/J288v01n04_05","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J288v01n04_05","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This study was designed to determine whether cognitive-behavioral and social problem solving therapy was effective for a group of impulsive adolescents. Group therapy sessions to increase leadership, self-control and social competence were contrasted to an individual coaching/goal setting condition and a control group. Although significant group differences were not found, individual students in each group showed improvements on teacher and student rating scales, and/ or classroom and school adjustment outcome measures.","PeriodicalId":146212,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychotherapy in Independent Practice","volume":"32 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-12-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116662801","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Social Competence Intervention Program","authors":"Kimberly Glass, Laura A. Guli, M. Semrud-Clikeman","doi":"10.1300/J288v01n04_03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J288v01n04_03","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The social competence intervention program (SCIP) is a multi-sensory intervention that includes a metacognitive component. The underlying assumption of the intervention is that some children suffer from perceptual and interpretive deficits as well as poor social skills. In this pilot program, we adapted exercises used in theatre classes to remediate these underlying deficits in children with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorders. Anecdotal evidence from the pilot study suggests that participating children began to develop some self-awareness of their feelings and behaviors and the subsequent impact on social interaction. Future refinements based on the results of this pilot are discussed.","PeriodicalId":146212,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychotherapy in Independent Practice","volume":"4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-12-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128510991","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Introduction to the Special Series on Social Competence and Developmental Disorders","authors":"M. Semrud-Clikeman","doi":"10.1300/J288V01N04_01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J288V01N04_01","url":null,"abstract":"Problems in social competence have been linked to significant difficulties in adolescence and later adulthood. Children with learning problems, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, nonverbal learning disabilities, and impulse control difficulty have all been found to be at risk for these problems in social competence. In the past research into social competence has generally evaluated the development of social skills. However, a review of these studies has not found social skills training to be effective nor that the results generalize to the naturalistic settings. One of the likely difficulties with social skills training programs may be that they are not individualized to the child’s needs. Treating children as a group rather than addressing their individual difficulties may be at the root of problems in learning appropriate social interaction skills. This special subsection seeks to explore the needs of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities (LD), nonverbal learning disabilities (NVLD), and impulse control disorders.","PeriodicalId":146212,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychotherapy in Independent Practice","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130846053","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Social and Emotional Competence in Children with ADHD and/or Learning Disabilities","authors":"M. Semrud-Clikeman, V. Schafer","doi":"10.1300/J288v01n04_02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J288v01n04_02","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Children with developmental disorders frequently demonstrate serious social competence deficits. The majority of research indicates poor prognosis for later life for these children with significant social competence deficits. This article reviews the social and emotional development of children, with an emphasis on the processes that may be adversely impacted in children with hyperactivity, impulse control deficits, inattention, and/or perceptual deficits. The goal of this article is to encourage theoretically based empirical research that examines the underlying causes of social competence deficits in children so that more specific and targeted interventions can be developed in this area.","PeriodicalId":146212,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychotherapy in Independent Practice","volume":"73 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127584733","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"On the Beginning of Dyadic Therapy","authors":"Kimberly Gregson, R. C. Lane","doi":"10.1300/J288V01N03_03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J288V01N03_03","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Psychodynamic psychotherapy is viewed as a microcosm of the larger life experience, including the reliving and working through of early life events and conflicts. Whether the child will grow up to be an emotionally healthy or disturbed adult depends in part on the nature of the early relationships; whether dependency needs have been gratified or frustrated, and whether independent development has been encouraged. The healthy therapist-patient relationship mirrors the early mother-child holding enviroment and contains the patient, while being attuned to the patient's sensitivities, thus allowing growth and maturity. It is the establishment of a secure frame that aids in the development of a healthy holding enviroment. Free association, anonymity, neutrality and abstinence, and other aspects of the frame are discussed in detail. Personal opinions of the therapist are discouraged, as well as limiting patient rumination and acting out. On the other hand, keeping the focus on the patient and his/her problems, as well as the boundaries of the relationship, are encourged. The paper spells out the basic ground rules. A case example stresses flexibility rather than rigidity in the handling of the therapeutic relationship.","PeriodicalId":146212,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychotherapy in Independent Practice","volume":"102 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125418632","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Using a Contextual Approach in Counseling Men","authors":"D. H. Granello","doi":"10.1300/J288v01n03_04","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J288v01n03_04","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract There is increasing attention in the literature on the restrictive effects of male socialization and its impact on male clients in psychotherapy. This article consolidates the existing literature on thematic issues in men's lives and addresses the different ways these themes may manifest themselves in the counseling session. Implications for the practitioner are considered.","PeriodicalId":146212,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychotherapy in Independent Practice","volume":"84 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114810380","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as a Time-Limited Treatment Intervention for Body Image Disturbance and Self-Esteem","authors":"S. Dziegielewski, P. Wolfe","doi":"10.1300/J288v01n03_01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J288v01n03_01","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This single subject case study implemented in the private practice setting examined body-image disturbance and self-esteem. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is the treatment modality. The Self-Esteem Rating Scale and the Body Image Avoidance Questionnaire are pre and post tested. A self-developed Daily Body Satisfaction Log is used throughout the 43-day observation period. Scores on subjects' self-esteem and body image avoidance showed clinical improvement over the treatment period. Based on this clinical examination, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing appears to be a promising time-limited treatment intervention that merits further research for application to eating disorder symptoms such as body image disturbance and low self-esteem. Suggestions for future research are provided.","PeriodicalId":146212,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychotherapy in Independent Practice","volume":"308 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131848166","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Real-Life Vignettes Involving the Duty to Protect","authors":"S. Knapp, L. Vandecreek","doi":"10.1300/J288v01n03_08","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J288v01n03_08","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The Tarasoff decision established a “duty to protect” for psychotherapists in California who treat patients who present an imminent danger of substantial physical harm to an identifiable person or persons. Subsequent court cases and legislation in other states, as well as recommendations from mental health experts, have led to the widespread acceptance of the duty to protect. This article will evaluate real life duty to protect situations according to three common dilemmas faced by psychotherapists. The authors make recommendations as to appropriate actions.","PeriodicalId":146212,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychotherapy in Independent Practice","volume":"42 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121370652","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}