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{"title":"One-Day Online CBT Intervention for Postpartum Depression: Subjective Experiences and Pre-Post Symptom Severity","authors":"Nadja Urban,&nbsp;Franziska Kühne,&nbsp;Ryan J. Van Lieshout,&nbsp;Malek Bajbouj,&nbsp;Sabine Aust","doi":"10.1002/capr.12878","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.12878","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Purpose</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Postpartum depression (PPD) affects about 17% of parents after childbirth and can have adverse effects on individuals, families and offspring. Parents with PPD frequently encounter significant barriers to tailored health care that make timely access to treatment difficult.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Twenty-nine help-seeking German parents of at least one child (&lt; 1 year old) and with symptoms of depression participated in a synchronous 1-day online cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) group intervention. Following a mixed-methods approach, intervention acceptance and preferences were evaluated using semi-structured interviews conducted 2 weeks post-intervention. Analyses were performed via qualitative content analysis. Severity of depressive symptoms were assessed via the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) 1 week before and 4 weeks after the intervention.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Twenty-one interviews were conducted. Most participants rated the workshop as overall helpful (<i>n</i> = 164, 72.57%), with workshop characteristics, such as the online format (<i>n</i> = 112; 68.29%) and structure (<i>n =</i> 15; 20.55%) being most helpful. Expectations were mostly content-related (<i>n</i> = 25; 52.08%), and 80% (<i>n</i> = 20) of expectations were met (e.g. regarding self-help strategies being taught or deepening of existing knowledge). Two weeks after participation, the majority of parents were still applying intervention techniques in their daily lives (<i>n</i> = 42; 77.78%). Depressive symptoms were also significantly reduced at post-measurement (<i>t</i> = 3159; <i>p</i> = 0.004; <i>d</i> = 0.608).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The 1-day online CBT group intervention is easily accessible and could support parents after birth by teaching cognitive behavioural strategies to cope with symptoms of PPD.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":46997,"journal":{"name":"Counselling & Psychotherapy Research","volume":"25 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/capr.12878","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143115446","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}

{"title":"A Delphi Study Exploring Psychotherapeutic Priorities for Third and Fourth Generation Holocaust Survivors","authors":"Justin Olstein,&nbsp;Jade Sheen,&nbsp;Andrea Reupert","doi":"10.1002/capr.12889","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.12889","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The intergenerational effects of the Holocaust have been far-reaching, with recent research demonstrating effects with regard to the survivors' grandchildren (third generation) and great-grandchildren (fourth generation). However, little is known about how these effects should be broached by mental health clinicians.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Aims</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study aimed to develop a preliminary consensus around the Holocaust-related areas most prioritised for discussion by third and fourth generation members in a psychotherapeutic context.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Materials and Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A two-round online Delphi survey was used to facilitate this, and 29 third and fourth generation descendants participated. In round one, participants responded to open-ended questions concerning how the intergenerational impacts of the Holocaust might be explored in therapy. In round two, participants rated statements derived from round one data in terms of their perceived importance.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Ten therapeutic priorities were identified, revolving around a need for clinicians to explore the potential for intergenerational traumatisation and fears relating to experiencing antisemitism.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Discussion and Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The study's results indicate that the spectre of the Holocaust remains a prominent fixture in the lives of third and fourth generation descendants, requiring clinicians working with them to have particular skills and knowledge.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":46997,"journal":{"name":"Counselling & Psychotherapy Research","volume":"25 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143115429","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":"Feasibility and acceptability of Body Signal Integration training for Functional Neurological Disorder (FND): A case series","authors":"Krishna Panchmatia,&nbsp;Ellen Poliakoff,&nbsp;Richard J. Brown","doi":"10.1002/capr.12876","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.12876","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objectives</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Functional neurological disorder (FND) is a common and often disabling condition, but existing treatments are limited and often do not target relevant underlying mechanisms. This study piloted a manualised intervention package—Body Signal Integration (BSI) training—designed to improve interoception and mind–body integration in individuals with FND. The primary aim was to determine feasibility and acceptability of delivering BSI. A secondary aim was to gather preliminary evidence regarding whether BSI is associated with reductions in FND symptoms and distress.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A case series of BSI was conducted with eight individuals with FND. Baseline, weekly and one-month follow-up self-report measures were completed. Feasibility was assessed by attendance and protocol adherence. Acceptability was evaluated using a self-report measure. Weekly clinical outcome measures were completed.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Seven of eight participants completed therapy with a total attendance rate of 98%. There were no unanticipated side effects or adverse events during therapy. High ratings on all items on the satisfaction questionnaire indicated treatment acceptability. Improvements in somatic symptoms, interoceptive awareness and quality of life were observed in some, but not all, participants. Five participants reported clinically important improvements in interoceptive awareness.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Discussion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This preliminary study suggests that BSI is feasible and acceptable for use in FND. Clinical outcomes indicate that BSI could improve interoceptive sensibility and reduce experiences of somatic symptoms for some people with FND, but variation in outcomes suggests that the treatment may be suitable for some people more than others. Qualitative process evaluation of the treatment is recommended.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":46997,"journal":{"name":"Counselling & Psychotherapy Research","volume":"25 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/capr.12876","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143114460","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}

{"title":"How Psychotherapists Who Practice With Clients With Dissociative Identity Disorder Experience Their Work: A Reflexive Thematic Analysis","authors":"Nicholas A. Pierorazio,&nbsp;Briana L. Snyder,&nbsp;Mu-Yin Chang,&nbsp;Benjamin S. Israel,&nbsp;Bethany L. Brand","doi":"10.1002/capr.12879","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.12879","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Psychotherapists who treat clients with dissociative identity disorder (DID), a trauma-related condition, have unique experiences and challenges. There is a dearth of literature investigating the experiences and perspectives of therapists who treat clients with DID.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methodology</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>We conducted in-depth semi-structured interviews with 15 DID-treating therapists. We used reflexive thematic analysis, drawing upon constructivist and critical paradigms, to generate an understanding of how these therapists experience, relate to, and make sense of their work with clients with DID.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Analysis</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>We created four primary themes: (1) ‘Here and Now’: Working in the Present to Facilitate Healing for Clients with DID; (2) ‘I Was Made To Do This’: Finding Meaning in the Calling to Work with Clients with DID; (3) ‘Churning my Stomach Up’: From Holding Trauma and Dissociation to Vicarious Traumatisation; and (4) ‘Pulling Back the Veil’: Working with DID as Social Justice Practice.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>We recommend therapists work to leverage their experiences and perspectives in positive ways, such as embracing a <i>here and now</i> stance and what is meaningful about the work, while caring for themselves to manage potential vicarious traumatisation. Supervisors and/or consultants of these therapists must support them in this work.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":46997,"journal":{"name":"Counselling & Psychotherapy Research","volume":"25 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/capr.12879","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143114461","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}

{"title":"Perspectives of Psychotherapists Regarding Psychedelic Assisted Therapy","authors":"Seán Kinahan,&nbsp;Elizabeth Wilson","doi":"10.1002/capr.12881","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.12881","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study explored the perspectives of trainees, recently qualified and experienced psychotherapists regarding psychedelic assisted therapy (PAT).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Aims</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The aim was to capture meaning, concerns and opportunities of PAT and understand what it means for the field of psychotherapy and to contribute to the growing body of literature on its development and inform subsequent research.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Material and Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The study was based on qualitative research capturing the perspectives of a range of counsellors via a questionnaire, two interviews and a focus group comprised of five people, with the dataset being analysed using reflexive thematic analysis (TA; Thematic Analysis—A Practical Guide, Sage, Thousand Oaks, CA, 2022) to capture meaning, experiences and perceptions and to identify descriptive and interpretive themes.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Themes relating to therapeutic relationship, safety, ownership and professionalisation were identified within the dataset.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Discussion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The findings from this study reveal a complex and multi-layered understanding of PAT, where a range of factors, such as the therapist's experience, the therapeutic relationship, safety concerns and issues of ownership and professionalisation, are all central. The themes demonstrated how counsellors are already aware of, interested in and curious about development in PAT and indicated a sense of inevitability of PAT becoming a professionalised part of the field of psychotherapy.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The study concludes that while there are understandable and relevant concerns about safety, there is also a growing body of quality research and recommendations for safe and harm reducing processes and opportunities for psychotherapy bodies to lead the way and ensure the approach of PAT is a professional one underpinned by research, harm reduction, ethical standards and a sensitivity towards its Indigenous roots.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":46997,"journal":{"name":"Counselling & Psychotherapy Research","volume":"25 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/capr.12881","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143114510","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}

{"title":"Brief Report: Emotion Regulation in Autism Is Improved in a Single-N Pilot Intervention Study Combining Child-Centered Play Therapy and Rhythmic Relating","authors":"Stuart Daniel,&nbsp;Jan Blacher,&nbsp;Abbey Eisenhower,&nbsp;Lauren Berkovits","doi":"10.1002/capr.12890","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.12890","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;div&gt;\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Background&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;Rhythmic Relating&lt;/i&gt; is an approach to supporting social timing in therapeutic play with autistic children (Daniel, Laurie and Delafield-Butt, 2024) and can be used as a stand-alone approach or to augment child-centered therapies.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Aims&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;A combination of &lt;i&gt;Child-Centered Play Therapy&lt;/i&gt; and &lt;i&gt;Rhythmic Relating&lt;/i&gt; is evaluated in its therapeutic potential to enhance Emotion Regulation outcomes (over 10 months; 32 weekly sessions), in a case study of a 5-year-old autistic girl.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Materials and Methods&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;Mean Start and Finish scores were recorded for the parent-rated &lt;i&gt;Emotion Regulation Checklist&lt;/i&gt; (Shields and Cicchetti, 1997). For all subscales, we calculate percentage-change-over-time values and, using percentiles, these values are compared and statistically ranked with respect to two different comparison groups:&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;1. “&lt;i&gt;Autistic children without concurrent cognitive impairment, not receiving psychological or behavioral therapies&lt;/i&gt;” (&lt;i&gt;n&lt;/i&gt; = 77).&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;2. “&lt;i&gt;Autistic girls without concurrent cognitive impairment, not receiving psychological or behavioral therapies&lt;/i&gt;” (&lt;i&gt;n&lt;/i&gt; = 9).&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Results&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;As compared to both Comparison Groups 1 and 2, our participant's overall Emotion Regulation improvements (over 10 months) are statistically &lt;i&gt;highly likely&lt;/i&gt; to be due to her participation in therapy (&lt;i&gt;p&lt;/i&gt; &lt; 0.01).&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Discussion&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;Practical implications for therapeutic practice with autistic children are discussed, including the emphasis on &lt;i&gt;good-enough&lt;/i&gt; self-regulation as outcome priority, the emphasis on social timing for co-regulation as route to good-enough self-regulation, and the emphasis on Emotion Regulation as outcome measure in accordance with outcome priority. Possibilities for future larger-scale intervention studies addressing scalability and generalizability issues are discussed, including current modality-combination studies (i.e., Rhythmic Relating and Child-Centered Play Therapy) - multi-site/practitioner, multiple baseline single case design, or considerably larger N intervention groups compared with the current ERC comparison groups, or generating new comparison groups - and/or studying the efficacy of other potential modality combinations (Rhythmic Relating combined with Music Therapy, Dance Movement Therapy, DIRFloortime etc.).&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;se","PeriodicalId":46997,"journal":{"name":"Counselling & Psychotherapy Research","volume":"25 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143114462","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":"The Effect of Parental Education on Children's Digital Device Usage and Sleep Patterns: A Randomised Controlled Trial","authors":"Mehmet Bulduk,&nbsp;Fatma Güdücü Tüfekci","doi":"10.1002/capr.12886","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.12886","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Aim</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The aim of this study was to examine the effects of education given to parents with children between the ages of 6 months and 2 years on children's digital device use time and sleep status.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The study was conducted as a randomised controlled trial and was carried out in a Family Health Centre in Turkey between July 2020 and April 2021. The population consisted of parents (<i>N</i> = 166) who met the inclusion criteria. No sampling method was used and the entire population was studied. Parents were given education on the use of digital devices for their children. Data were obtained with a personal information form, digital device use form and child sleep form. The data were analysed with SPSS V23. Ethical principles were followed.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>While the majority of the children in the experimental group watched TV for 60 min or more in the pretest, this rate decreased significantly in the posttest (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.001), and in the comparison between the groups, it was found that the TV watching duration of the children in the posttest showed a significant difference in favour of the experimental group (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.001). A significant difference was found in favour of the experimental group in terms of the effects of digital devices on children's sleep (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.001). A significant difference was found in favour of the experimental group in terms of children's sleep time (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.001), time to fall asleep (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.001), night-time (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05) and daytime sleep characteristics (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05) and total daily sleep duration (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.001).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The education provided to the parents about the negative effects of digital device use on children's sleep status met the need for information; thus, it was effective in the formation of positive knowledge and views. Routine implementation of educational programmes for parents about children's use of digital devices may provide good results for healthy generations.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":46997,"journal":{"name":"Counselling & Psychotherapy Research","volume":"25 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143112812","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":"Getting Better, Together: An Integrated, Online Group Psychotherapy Programme for Mental and Physical Health","authors":"Brent Lang,&nbsp;Kara Williams,&nbsp;Michael Wiblishauser,&nbsp;Steal Adcock","doi":"10.1002/capr.12883","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.12883","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;div&gt;\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Background&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;Social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with increases in sedentary behaviours, alcohol and illicit substance use and weight gain. Early lockdowns and mandated social distancing also led to increases in symptoms of anxiety, depression and other mental health symptoms. During the pandemic, a major shift in healthcare service delivery to telehealth occurred and group psychotherapy delivered online was effective in decreasing mental health symptoms and loneliness.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Objective&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;The overall goal of this study was to assess the initial effectiveness of an eight-session, comprehensive group psychotherapy programme delivered online to improve mental and physical health for adults who were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This pilot programme promoted physical activity, nutrition, behavioural health and overall healthy living.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Method&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;After creating our eight-session, multidisciplinary programme, we partnered with the local health department, community mental health centre and local media to recruit &lt;i&gt;N&lt;/i&gt; = 53 community members from southern Texas, USA. We thoroughly screened participants using a structured clinical interview and standardised assessments. A total of &lt;i&gt;n&lt;/i&gt; = 50 were eligible and placed into groups based on availability and &lt;i&gt;n&lt;/i&gt; = 41 completed all sessions. Most participants were female and between the ages of 18 and 40 years, and of Caucasian or Hispanic descent. The sample included both those who met criteria for a mental health diagnosis and those who did not. Groups, on average, had 5–7 participants and began in August 2020 and ended in February 2021. Future clinicians and researchers may wish to use or adapt the treatment programme (including the treatment manual) from this study to guide future research or clinical efforts.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Results&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;Compared to baseline, participants reported significant reductions in anxiety and loneliness and improved satisfaction in their level of participation in social activities. Participants reported enjoying the socialisation of the group format.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Conclusions&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;Our pilot programme demonstrated initial evidence supporting effectiveness of a multidisciplinary, biopsychosocial group delivered online to improve mental health outcomes. Future randomised controlled trials are needed to establish efficacy and inform potential, broader implementation of the programme.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 ","PeriodicalId":46997,"journal":{"name":"Counselling & Psychotherapy Research","volume":"25 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143110469","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":"Examining Artificial Intelligence Policies in Counsellor Education","authors":"Laurie O. Campbell,&nbsp;Caitlin Frawley,&nbsp;Glenn W. Lambie,&nbsp;Karina S. Cabrera,&nbsp;Bryanna D. Vizcarra","doi":"10.1002/capr.12880","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.12880","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Aims</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study investigated counsellor education Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) programs generative artificial intelligence (AI) policies in doctoral-level counselor education programs. We aimed to contribute to emerging research on the use of generative AI within counselor education.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A content analysis of the policies was conducted along with a linguistic analysis of the policies to determine the authenticity, tone, and analytical nature of the University, and program policies.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A content analysis of generative artificial intelligence usage policies within doctoral counselor education programs indicated that only five programs had program-specific generative artificial intelligence policies. Most programs utilized University policies or usage guidance.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Suggestions for practice include providing definitional clarity of the different types of AI to reduce potential frustration for learners. Further, programs should consider developing a program-specific policy since the counseling profession requires a high level of ethical responsibility to best serve clients.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":46997,"journal":{"name":"Counselling & Psychotherapy Research","volume":"25 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143110816","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":"A comparative exploration of eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing versus cognitive behavioural therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder in Pakistan: Insights from a full-fledged randomised controlled trial","authors":"Anwar Khan,&nbsp;Amalia bt Madihie,&nbsp;Faseeh Ullah,&nbsp;Omer Abid,&nbsp;Khizra Hafeez Awan","doi":"10.1002/capr.12870","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.12870","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background and Aim</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder, triggered by traumatic events. Modern evidence-based psychotherapies, such as eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), have been widely used for the treatment of PTSD. However, limited evidence is available regarding their comparative efficacy, especially in the context of Pakistan. Given this context, a single-blinded, two-group randomised controlled trial was conducted to compare the efficacy of EMDR and CBT in treating patients with PTSD in Pakistan.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A consecutive sample of 80 patients was selected. Patients were randomly allocated to EMDR and CBT in accordance with covariate-adaptive stratified randomisation. This study was carried out at two mental health rehabilitation centres in the capital city of Peshawar, Pakistan. Data on PTSD symptoms and other related aspects were collected through the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, non-inferiority analysis and a general linear model repeated measures ANOVA.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Results regarding treatment fidelity revealed that both therapies were carried out in adherence to treatment protocols. Treatment efficacy results showed that PTSD symptoms were high during the baseline stage of therapy (CAPS-5 mean score of 98.80 for EMDR and 100.50 for CBT) but decreased to low in the follow-up stage (CAPS-5 mean score of 30.20 for EMDR and 34.20 for CBT); however, overall, EMDR therapy was found to be non-inferior and more efficacious than CBT.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The findings of this study hold significant implications at both individual and policy levels. EMDR therapy emerges as a viable alternative to CBT for the treatment of PTSD in Pakistan. Therefore, the study recommends the adoption of EMDR therapy as an effective treatment option for PTSD in Pakistan.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":46997,"journal":{"name":"Counselling & Psychotherapy Research","volume":"25 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143110823","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}