Elizabeth B. V. Brisola, Alexandra Leblanc L'Ecuyer, Floris T. van Vugt
{"title":"The Lived Experience of No Longer Being Able to Play a Musical Instrument Due to Physical Impairments: A Heuristic Study","authors":"Elizabeth B. V. Brisola, Alexandra Leblanc L'Ecuyer, Floris T. van Vugt","doi":"10.1002/johc.12242","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/johc.12242","url":null,"abstract":"<p>For musicians, injury or illness can mean not only the loss of performance opportunities but also the end of a lifetime's calling. What is it like to face such a profound change? This study explores the lived experience of musicians who could no longer play their instruments due to a physical impairment. Using collective heuristic inquiry, we talked to 13 musicians across four countries. Phenomenological analysis revealed the deeply personal and far-reaching impact of their experience, with the following elements: (a) being shaken to the core, (b) in turmoil: the pounding waves of uncertainty, (c) grieving the lost spark, (d) feeling left out, (e) new body awareness, (f) yearning to fill the void, (g) a shift in one's relation to music, and (h) the dawn of meaning. These findings offer a deeper understanding of this life-altering experience and provide insights for those seeking to offer meaningful support.</p>","PeriodicalId":45214,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Humanistic Counseling","volume":"64 2","pages":"143-157"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/johc.12242","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144581795","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cian L. Brown, David D. Christian, Patrick L. R. McMillion, J. Reece McLain
{"title":"Navigating Adventure Therapy: Using Existential Theory as a Guide","authors":"Cian L. Brown, David D. Christian, Patrick L. R. McMillion, J. Reece McLain","doi":"10.1002/johc.12240","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/johc.12240","url":null,"abstract":"<p>A clinician's theoretical orientation serves as a foundational guide that embodies their values and beliefs for creating therapeutic change. Adventure therapy (AT) is an experiential modality that uses kinesthetic experiences as metaphors to promote client growth. Due to its transtheoretical nature, AT practitioners often end up being atheoretical in their facilitation, thus decreasing the potential benefits to clients. In this manuscript, we propose the use of existential Theory to guide AT by integrating the existential givens and welts with key components of AT. A case example is provided to demonstrate guided application.</p>","PeriodicalId":45214,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Humanistic Counseling","volume":"64 2","pages":"116-129"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/johc.12240","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144581991","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jeffrey H. D. Cornelius-White, Samuel M. Watson, Yasuko Kanamori, Avery J. Cornelius-White
{"title":"Logotherapy for Depressive Symptoms: A Meta-Analysis of Passive and Active Control Studies","authors":"Jeffrey H. D. Cornelius-White, Samuel M. Watson, Yasuko Kanamori, Avery J. Cornelius-White","doi":"10.1002/johc.12237","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/johc.12237","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To evaluate the efficacy of logotherapy for depressive symptoms, this investigation meta-analyzed 35 studies (<i>N</i> = 1656). Results showed that logotherapy had a significant, very large effect compared to passive controls (e.g., waitlists) at postintervention (<i>n</i> = 23, <i>d</i> = 1.885, 95% CI [1.383, 2.388], <i>p</i> < 0.001, <i>I</i><sup>2</sup> = 0.89) and follow-up (<i>n</i> = 5, <i>d</i> = 1.961, 95% CI [0.641, 3.282], <i>p</i> = 0.004, <i>I</i><sup>2</sup> = 0.93). In comparison to active controls (e.g., other interventions), results showed that logotherapy had a significant, large effect at postintervention (<i>n</i> = 12, <i>d</i> = 0.797, 95% CI [0.280, 1.314], <i>p</i> = 0.003, <i>I</i><sup>2</sup> = 0.90) and a medium to large effect at follow-up (<i>n</i> = 5, <i>d</i> = 0.705, 95% CI [0.089, 1.321], <i>p</i> = 0.025, <i>I</i><sup>2</sup> = 0.83). All mean effect sizes showed significant heterogeneity, explained in part by moderators of study location, measures used, and type of active control. Overall, logotherapy appears to be effective in reducing depressive symptoms compared to no treatment and other treatments. Given heterogeneity, more research is needed, particularly outside of Asia and in comparison with bona fide psychotherapeutic approaches.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":45214,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Humanistic Counseling","volume":"64 2","pages":"130-142"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144582419","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":"Constructed Awareness: Integrating the Theory of Constructed Emotion Into Counseling Practice","authors":"Tyler Orr","doi":"10.1002/johc.12238","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/johc.12238","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This conceptual article explores the theory of constructed emotion (TCE) and its intersection with Constructed Awareness (CA), an emerging humanistic approach to trauma counseling. The aim is to address the gap in counseling literature regarding TCE and introduce TCE as a paradigm shift within the counseling field. Additionally, the article outlines the three principles of CA, examines how CA employs TCE to establish a framework for client awareness, and illustrates the application of CA through a case example spanning 11 counseling sessions with a client diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and somatic symptom disorder (SSD). Finally, the clinical implications of integrating CA's understanding of emotion construction are discussed, along with suggestions for future research on CA and TCE.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":45214,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Humanistic Counseling","volume":"64 2","pages":"106-115"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144581784","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":"Counselor Empathic Response via Telephonic Counseling During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Deductive Content Analysis","authors":"Michael Sickels","doi":"10.1002/johc.12236","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/johc.12236","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This qualitative study examined the empathic response styles of mental health counselors in telephonic sessions during the COVID-19 pandemic. A priori categories for the deductive content analysis were drawn from Clark's integral model of empathy to codify data across 11 interviews. Participant responses aligned with categories and subcategories of the integral model. Results highlight the importance of empathic practices in telephonic counseling such as verbal check-ins and self-disclosure, as well as the value of client access to treatment through this medium. Strategies for counselor training and preparedness regarding the use of the telephonic counseling are discussed.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":45214,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Humanistic Counseling","volume":"64 2","pages":"158-169"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144582468","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}
Janne Brammer Damsgaard, Bolette Daniels Beck, Svend Brinkmann
{"title":"Dynamic aesthetic emancipation: Transforming trauma care through creative modalities","authors":"Janne Brammer Damsgaard, Bolette Daniels Beck, Svend Brinkmann","doi":"10.1002/johc.12235","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/johc.12235","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This paper introduces the innovative practice of Dynamic Aesthetic Emancipation. It aims to enhance trauma care by emphasizing how the transformative potential of integrated arts and nature-based modalities leads to emancipatory changes for individuals that surpass conventional care and counseling methods. The practice utilizes the aesthetic and experiential aspects of creative and natural modalities to bridge the gap between personal healing and social dynamics. We highlight the necessity of approaches that empower clients to actively engage with art and nature, thereby challenging conventional therapeutic roles.</p>","PeriodicalId":45214,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Humanistic Counseling","volume":"64 1","pages":"16-35"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143741308","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}
Alfonso L. Ferguson, Marlon Johnson, Breon Rose, DaeQuawn Landrum
{"title":"In this lifetime: A narrative inquiry examining older, Black, same-gender-loving male couples’ relationship resiliency and longevity","authors":"Alfonso L. Ferguson, Marlon Johnson, Breon Rose, DaeQuawn Landrum","doi":"10.1002/johc.12234","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/johc.12234","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This narrative inquiry examines the humanistic experiences of three Black, same-gender-loving (SGL) male couples to understand what contributes to their resiliency and longevity. Through quare theory as an analytical frame for thematic analysis, findings highlighted storytellers’ eras of assimilation, respect, and wisdom as tools for fostering relationship resiliency and longevity. Counseling practitioners, educators, and researchers are encouraged to broach and avoid reductionist viewpoints when cultivating belongingness and improving and maintaining connections with this population.</p>","PeriodicalId":45214,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Humanistic Counseling","volume":"64 1","pages":"52-67"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143740994","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}