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{"title":"Advancing Training and Supervision in Functional Analytic Psychotherapy: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Certified Experts' Perspective","authors":"Amanda Muñoz-Martínez,&nbsp;Shadia Zuluaga-Jassir,&nbsp;Izabella Vergara-Arenas","doi":"10.1002/capr.70174","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.70174","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Introduction</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Functional analytic psychotherapy (FAP) is a behaviourally based therapy that emphasises the importance of developing a high-quality therapeutic relationship to produce therapeutic change. Although meta-analyses have demonstrated its impact on treatment outcomes, there is no consensus on the training and supervision FAP therapists need to deliver therapy with fidelity and precision.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This qualitative study employs a phenomenological approach to explore the perspectives of 10 certified FAP experts regarding FAP training and supervision, as well as their alignment with professional competency benchmarks established by psychology associations.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Through a constant comparative analysis, two main themes emerged: (a) FAP and Competency Benchmarks for Professional Psychology; and (b) Distinctive Features of FAP Supervision and Training. FAP experts identified critical areas for improvement such as the need for enhancing training in fostering awareness of individual and cultural diversity, managing interpersonal ethical dilemmas and promoting science-driven decision-making in supervision.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Discussion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Furthermore, they emphasised the importance of advancing research on FAP training and supervision to establish the best evidence-based practices for cultivating clinical competence.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":46997,"journal":{"name":"Counselling & Psychotherapy Research","volume":"26 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/capr.70174","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148306175","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":"Empowering the Self of Teachers: Effects of a Person-Centred Experiential Intervention on Self-Esteem, Self-Efficacy and Self-Acceptance","authors":"D. Dimitrakopoulou,&nbsp;V. Baourda,&nbsp;A. Brouzos","doi":"10.1002/capr.70176","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.70176","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Aim</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The current study examined the effects of the person-centred intervention ‘<i>Listen to Me, Teacher</i>’ on primary school teachers' self-esteem, self-efficacy and self-acceptance in Greece. Grounded in Carl Rogers’ theoretical framework, the intervention aimed to enhance self-esteem, self-efficacy and self-acceptance—dimensions associated with teachers’ personal growth and professional functioning.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Method</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A quasi-experimental design was implemented with 281 teachers (intervention group: <i>n</i> = 140; control group: <i>n</i> = 141). The 12 experiential sessions (31 h in total) were delivered face to face during the pilot phase and online thereafter. Data were collected at three time points (pre-, post- and 3-month follow-up) using validated self-report instruments.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Mixed-design ANOVAs revealed significant group × time interactions across all variables, with the intervention group demonstrating sustained improvements.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The findings highlight the potential of person-centred, experiential approaches grounded in authenticity, empathy and unconditional positive regard to develop teachers' self-esteem, self-efficacy and self-acceptance, with potential implications for the development of supportive, trust-based school environments.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":46997,"journal":{"name":"Counselling & Psychotherapy Research","volume":"26 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/capr.70176","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148306134","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":"Experiences of Psychotherapy Among Adult Survivors of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Ethnography","authors":"Rhiannon D'Ambra,&nbsp;Maike Klein,&nbsp;Richard Colley","doi":"10.1002/capr.70180","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.70180","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) is associated with significant relational, emotional and identity-related difficulties, often rooted in prolonged interpersonal trauma. Despite increasing recognition of CPTSD, less is understood about how individuals experience accessing and engaging in psychotherapy, particularly within real-world service contexts. This review synthesised qualitative research to develop a conceptual understanding of these experiences and the therapeutic journey from the perspective of those directly affected.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Method</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Systematic searches across four databases identified 15 studies, representing the perspectives of 242 adults with CPTSD. A meta-ethnographic approach was used to analyse and integrate findings, allowing for the development of higher-order interpretations across studies.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Three interconnected processes characterised participants' experiences of therapy. Establishing relational safety and trust was central to engagement and formed the foundation for therapeutic work. This enabled trauma processing and the development of coping strategies, often described as gradual and emotionally demanding. Over time, participants described increasing empowerment, self-compassion and acceptance, alongside a growing capacity to make sense of their experiences. Recovery was experienced as cyclical rather than linear, with individuals revisiting earlier stages in response to new challenges and changing life circumstances.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Findings highlight the importance of relational, trauma-informed and flexible approaches to psychotherapy. Improving access to specialist, consistent support and addressing systemic barriers remain essential to meeting the complex and evolving needs of people with CPTSD, particularly within stretched service systems.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":46997,"journal":{"name":"Counselling & Psychotherapy Research","volume":"26 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/capr.70180","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148306133","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":"Comparing the GP-CORE and WEMWBS Scores as Predictors of Future Mental Health Service Utilisation and Help-Seeking Behaviour Among UK Students in Higher Education","authors":"Kehinde Akin-Akinyosoye,&nbsp;Paul A. Tiffin,&nbsp;Lewis W. Paton,&nbsp;Paul Heron,&nbsp;Lisa Edwards,&nbsp;Bridgette M. Bewick,&nbsp;James Tait,&nbsp;Kristenn-Lenaig Leporcher,&nbsp;Emma Broglia,&nbsp;Dean McMillan,&nbsp;Michael Barkham","doi":"10.1002/capr.70154","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.70154","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The General Population Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation (GP-CORE) and the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS) are two instruments often used to measure psychological distress or well-being in student samples. This study aimed to directly compare the ability of the two instruments to yield information on psychological distress in this population. Specifically, the ability of the scores to predict mental health service utilisation was compared.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>GP-CORE and WEMWBS scores, sociodemographic and educational data were available for 1260 students at a UK University (Time 1) and for 265 students at 6-month follow-up (Time 2). Rasch calibration was performed on baseline data to evaluate test information, with item and person fit assessed using infit/outfit and item characteristic curves. Effect sizes (Cohen's <i>d</i>) and discriminative ability (area under the curve—AUC) were estimated for predicting future mental health service utilisation.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Both measures were acceptably reliable (α &gt; 0.8), though the WEMWBS was better at discriminating between respondents, as indicated by the person separation indices (GP-CORE = 2.34; WEMWBS = 3.06). The GP-CORE scores were more sensitive to service utilisation status (Cohen's <i>d</i> = 0.31, <i>p</i> = 0.02) compared to those from the WEMWBS (Cohen's <i>d</i> = 0.25, <i>p</i> = 0.06). The GP-CORE scores were statistically significantly superior at discriminating between students reporting service utilisation vs. those that did not (AUC = 0.59 vs. 0.43, <i>p</i> = 0.02).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Although the WEMWBS scores may be superior at differentiating between different levels of ‘psychological well-being’, the GP-CORE scores are more predictive of service utilisation and may be more appropriate when screening students for potential mental health issues that warrant formal support.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":46997,"journal":{"name":"Counselling & Psychotherapy Research","volume":"26 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/capr.70154","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148306179","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":"An Autoethnographic Self-Practice and Self-Reflection (SP/SR) Case Study in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Integrating Values, Culture, and Mindfulness in Therapist Development","authors":"Carolina Eugenia Cáceres Videla,&nbsp;Yasuhiro Kotera,&nbsp;Richard Bennett","doi":"10.1002/capr.70177","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.70177","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Self-Practice/Self-Reflection (SP/SR) has increasingly been recognised as a means of fostering therapists' personal and professional development. However, little is known about how mindfulness-based SP/SR may support the cultivation of psychological flexibility (PF)—the capacity to remain open, present and engaged with difficult internal experiences while pursuing valued action—within therapeutic practice.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Method</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This single-case autoethnographic study explored the author's experience of engaging in mindfulness-based SP/SR informed by principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). The SP/SR process was conducted over 6 months using an ACT SP/SR workbook as a structured framework, supplemented by mindfulness notes, supervision reflections, and pre- and post-AAQ-II reflective entries. Reflexive thematic analysis was conducted on these materials, with the AAQ-II used as a structured prompt for experiential and reflexive inquiry rather than as an outcome measure of psychological change. The analytic process followed a values-based reporting framework, with co-authors' feedback used to enhance reflexive rigour.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Three themes were generated: (1) integrating personal values into therapeutic intentions, (2) recognising cultural and relational influences on identity and (3) expanding mindfulness as an embodied stance within clinical and personal contexts. Reflections on the AAQ-II material suggested subtle shifts in PF, which were interpreted qualitatively rather than as evidence of measurable change. These findings are idiographic and illustrate one possible trajectory of SP/SR, offering insight rather than claims of transferability.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The findings suggest that mindfulness-based SP/SR may support therapists' self-awareness, relational understanding and professional grounding. Practical implications include attending to culturally informed values within ACT-based reflection, incorporating compassion- and mindfulness-informed exercises into therapist development, and embedding SP/SR within supervision to foster authenticity and therapeutic presence. Future research involving diverse samples and multi-participant SP/SR designs may further clarify how personal practice influences therapist competencies across cultural contexts.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":46997,"journal":{"name":"Counselling & Psychotherapy Research","volume":"26 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148306131","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}

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