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{"title":"A Counsellor-Led Evaluation of Islamic Counselling's Impact on Anxiety and Depression Experienced by Muslim Clients","authors":"Humayra Abdul Rauf,&nbsp;Farzana Noor,&nbsp;Stephen Abdullah Maynard","doi":"10.1002/capr.12888","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.12888","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Context</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>UK Muslims are a growing proportion of the population who often experience complex mental health presentations while having the poorest mental health outcomes across faiths from standard cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) interventions. Islamic psychology is a new development that addresses psychology as a psychospiritual phenomenon; Islamic counselling is a therapeutic approach within this field.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objectives</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The current study explores the immediate outcomes of the Islamic psychological intervention, Islamic Counselling, in relation to anxiety and depression, through a counsellor-led assessment of its impact.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Counsellors compared the Generalised Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) and Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) scores before and after six to eight sessions of Islamic Counselling with 52 Muslim clients from three East London boroughs. Fifty of these clients presented with anxiety with depression.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>During the intervention, average GAD-7 scores across the three boroughs dropped from 14 to 8, moderate to mild anxiety, and average PHQ-9 scores across the three boroughs dropped from 15 to 9, moderately severe to mild depression, a fall of two thresholds. Following the results, the paper discusses the context of Muslim psychological health, specific factors regarding the nature of client presentations in this evaluation, and implications of this research. There were no ethical considerations in this evaluation.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":46997,"journal":{"name":"Counselling & Psychotherapy Research","volume":"25 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143535962","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":"Shared Music Listening: Walking Alongside Adolescents With Experiences of Trauma","authors":"Ellen Taverne,&nbsp;Claire D. Nicholls","doi":"10.1002/capr.70005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.70005","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Shared listening of music has been widely explored in the field of music therapy, with some application to working with adolescents with experiences of trauma. However, there is a paucity of research investigating its potential application in school counselling settings.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Aims</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This article therefore presents the findings of a hermeneutic phenomenological pilot study exploring the viability of integrating shared listening of music into guidance officer (school counsellor) practice.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Method</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Semi-structured interviews were conducted with music therapists and a school counsellor who had utilised this intervention extensively in their practice.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The thematic analysis of findings revealed that shared listening of music represents an accessible and flexible intervention that can aid in developing emotional resilience and mood regulation for adolescents with experiences of trauma.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The discussion highlights the importance of openness and authenticity on behalf of the therapist, and places emphasis on letting the young person lead the process, making for impactful and meaningful therapeutic engagement.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":46997,"journal":{"name":"Counselling & Psychotherapy Research","volume":"25 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/capr.70005","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143535753","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":"‘They Say We're the Rigid Ones’: A Reflexive Thematic Analysis of Autistic Adults' Experiences of Psychological Therapies","authors":"Daniela Di Marco,&nbsp;Phillippa Wood DClinPsy,&nbsp;Nicholas Troop CPsychol","doi":"10.1002/capr.12902","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.12902","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Introduction</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Autistic people experience mental health difficulties in higher numbers compared to neurotypical people. Within the United Kingdom, many will access psychological therapies through the National Health Service (NHS), but many autistic people report negative experiences (All Party Parliamentary Group on Autism [APPGA] 2019). This study qualitatively examines the lived experiences of autistic people in their psychological therapies.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Method</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This research adopts a qualitative approach by using Reflexive Thematic Analysis (RTA) to guide the research process and analysis of data. Eight autistic adults who had received treatment via the NHS were interviewed regarding their experiences of adult psychological therapies and what facilitated or hindered a positive experience.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Findings</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Four themes were constructed: ‘doing therapy “right”’, ‘the therapeutic relationship’, ‘what's the point?’ and ‘lack of choice’. The processes between the therapist and client underpinned experiences, with a reciprocal relationship between factors impacting and being impacted by the relationship. Psychological therapies were found to foster feelings of imposition of treatment with little ability to choose one's own pathway to recovery. All participants reported a lack of psychological safety regarding their identities as autistic people and named lack of therapist knowledge of neurodiversity as a barrier.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Implications</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Recommendations include therapeutic boundaries and explicit communication of expectations, allowing the client to be themselves and feel able to engage in practical strategies. Tracking progress is also important, alongside attending relevant training delivered by autistic individuals. Implications for policy include offering more sessions to autistic individuals to allow time for rapport building to reduce re-referrals.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":46997,"journal":{"name":"Counselling & Psychotherapy Research","volume":"25 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/capr.12902","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143521843","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":"Phenomenologizing Humour Amongst Filipino Psychotherapists: A Cultural Lens","authors":"Adrian B. Rigor,&nbsp;Arsenio S. Alianan Jr.","doi":"10.1002/capr.70004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.70004","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study investigates the role of humour in the context of psychotherapy from a phenomenological and cultural lens. Previous studies have delved into the benefits and risks of humour in fostering the therapeutic relationship in psychotherapy as well as its impact on achieving therapeutic goals. More specifically, we focused on humour's benefits and costs from the perspective of Filipino psychotherapists. Using interpretative phenomenological analysis as a conceptual and methodological frame, this study explored the lived experiences of Filipino psychotherapists in their use of humour in their practice. Themes of (1) the Distinct Nature of Humour, (2) Language of Comfort, (3) <i>Pagtitimpla</i> (Approximations of Appropriateness), and (4) Instrument for Processing emerged from the lived experiences of Filipino psychotherapists. Despite previous assumptions of humour being spontaneous, its use is more deliberate and thoughtfully considered than previously discussed. Furthermore, the sociocultural inclination of Filipinos towards humour poses significant impacts on how humour is used in Philippine psychotherapy. Additional research may build on examining humour use in therapy specifically anchored in its cultural and contextual nuances.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":46997,"journal":{"name":"Counselling & Psychotherapy Research","volume":"25 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143481516","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 Feasibility of Delivering Two Brief Psychotherapies for the Treatment of Depression in Primary Care","authors":"Marie Crowe,&nbsp;Jenny Jordan,&nbsp;Richard Porter,&nbsp;Katie Douglas,&nbsp;Cameron Lacey,&nbsp;Bridgette Thwaites,&nbsp;Brendan Sillifant","doi":"10.1002/capr.12906","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.12906","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The objective of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of delivering two psychotherapies for primary care patients with depression.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Patients were referred for psychotherapy from primary care services and were randomly assigned to either Intensive Activation Therapy (IAT; behavioural activation therapy plus cognitive remediation) or Patient-directed Psychoeducation (PDP; a novel psychotherapy based on the diathesis-stress model). The interventions were delivered over 10–12 sessions (IAT) and five sessions (PDP). Feasibility was evaluated by recruitment numbers, patient interviews, ability to deliver an adequate dose, managing risk in a non-medical setting, training new therapists and ensuring treatment fidelity. Mood and functioning were measured at baseline and 12 weeks. Qualitative interviews were conducted at 12 weeks.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>It was feasible to deliver both therapies to primary care patients with severe depression at baseline. Both therapies were effective, with no difference in improving mood and functioning.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This feasibility study suggests that both IAT and PDP can be feasibly delivered in primary care and could be effective in treating severe depression. The next phase will involve training primary care clinicians to deliver the interventions within routine practice and a further study of the effectiveness of the two therapies in routine clinical care.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":46997,"journal":{"name":"Counselling & Psychotherapy Research","volume":"25 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/capr.12906","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143475396","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":"To Adopt or Adapt: A Scoping Review of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy With Patients With Minoritised Identity Constructs","authors":"Frances M. Aunon,&nbsp;Polly Ingram,&nbsp;Noah Wolkowicz,&nbsp;Steve Martino,&nbsp;Heather Kacos,&nbsp;Ethan Spana,&nbsp;Mark Honsberger,&nbsp;Jennifer Klosterman Rielage,&nbsp;Neal Doran,&nbsp;Rachel Carretta,&nbsp;Josephine Ridley,&nbsp;Thorayya Said Giovannelli,&nbsp;Jenny Bannister,&nbsp;Addie Merians,&nbsp;Brittany Howell,&nbsp;Stacey Demirelli,&nbsp;Jason G. Smith,&nbsp;Suzanne E. Decker","doi":"10.1002/capr.70000","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.70000","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based psychological intervention (EBP) for reducing suicide behaviour. While DBT, like many EBPs, was developed and first evaluated in largely white samples in Western contexts, it is now broadly applied. This review assessed how DBT has been adopted or adapted when used with patient populations with minoritised identity constructs.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>We conducted a PRISMA-guided scoping review of articles using DBT with a minoritised patient population. We used an implementation science framework, Framework for Reporting Adaptations and Modifications-Enhanced, to characterise adaptations to the content and context of DBT application. Through PubMed, Embase and PsycINFO, we identified 273 articles where the title or abstract mentioned DBT and described a minoritised adult patient population.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Principle Findings</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>We found 83.5% (228/273) articles reviewed reported adaptations to DBT content. Specifically, 66.3% (181/273), 44.6% (122/273) and 39.6% (108/273) of articles described reducing, expanding or changing DBT content, respectively. We found that 42.1% of articles (115/273) reported adaptations to the DBT context. Moreover, 57.5% of content adaptations and 65.3% of context adaptations did not specify a reason for adaptation.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This scoping review indicates that the majority of articles of studies using DBT with patients with minoritised identity constructs made adaptations to DBT, but few provided justification for these adaptations. We encourage clinicians and clinical administrators, researchers and policymakers to document adaptations and justifications thereof, and evaluate clinical and implementation outcomes.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":46997,"journal":{"name":"Counselling & Psychotherapy Research","volume":"25 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143455855","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":"Parents' Challenges in Children's Psychotherapeutic Interventions: A Phenomenological Study","authors":"Hooi Mei Chuah,&nbsp;Melati Sumari","doi":"10.1002/capr.70003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.70003","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Parental engagement in a child's psychotherapeutic interventions for Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) greatly influences the effectiveness of the treatment. However, various challenges can hinder parents' active participation in these interventions. Aim: To gain a deeper understanding of the challenges parents encounter while engaging in their child's psychotherapeutic interventions, this study explored the specific challenges faced by parents within the Malaysian context.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Materials and Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A transcendental phenomenological approach was used in this study to provide an in-depth understanding of the challenges faced by parents during their engagement with their child's mental health services. Applying Seidman's three-interview series, empirical voices from seven parents (six mothers and one father) in peninsula Malaysia were collected. The Stevick–Colaizzi–Keen method was used to analyse data collected from individual interviews.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The parents' experiences of challenges in children's psychotherapeutic interventions uncovered three significant themes with seven subthemes. ‘Delivery of Therapy’ emerged as the first main theme, with cost of therapy, service accessibility and structure of therapy as subthemes. The second main theme was ‘Pre-therapy Preparation’, with preparatory work before therapy and children's level of acceptance as subthemes. Finally, the third main theme was 'Therapist's Professionalism', with the therapist's credibility and working relationship with the therapist as the subthemes.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Discussion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Findings highlight challenges that hinder timely and effective psychotherapeutic interventions, adding emotional strain for parents.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Addressing these challenges through comprehensive mental health policies could empower all stakeholders to deliver high-quality services and foster parental engagement.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":46997,"journal":{"name":"Counselling & Psychotherapy Research","volume":"25 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143431699","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":"An Exploratory Study of Emotional Labour Among Therapists and Counsellors in India","authors":"Pratigya J. Sodemba,&nbsp;Neeraj Panwar","doi":"10.1002/capr.70006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.70006","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Emotional labour has been extensively investigated in the service sector, where employees manage their emotions to ensure a positive customer experience. However, there is a dearth of research into how therapists perform emotional labour during therapy sessions. Thus, the aim of this study was to explore psychotherapists' and counsellors' experiences of performing emotional labour in therapeutic settings.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Method</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The study used a qualitative research design with an exploratory approach. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with four clinical psychologists and four counsellors. The interviews were conducted via video call and lasted about 45–60 min. Thematic analysis was used to identify emerging themes.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The analysis revealed that therapists experience an array of emotions during sessions. However, the expression of these emotions is guided by professional norms and emotional display rules. Participants disclosed that they use several techniques to manage their emotions both during and after sessions and that participating in emotional labour yielded both favourable and unfavourable outcomes for the therapists.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The findings presented in this study provide insight into emotional labour and inform professionals on how this can negatively impact them if not sufficiently addressed. The study highlights the need for further investigation. In the meantime, therapists and counsellors would benefit from integrating the study's findings into their respective practices.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":46997,"journal":{"name":"Counselling & Psychotherapy Research","volume":"25 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143438835","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":"Canvas of Calm: A Pilot Study on Art-Based Interventions for Academic Stress Management in Higher Education","authors":"Komal Surana,&nbsp;Paramita Datta","doi":"10.1002/capr.12904","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.12904","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Art has long been recognised as a powerful medium for self-expression, emotional healing and stress reduction. In the context of academic stress, creative art-based interventions provide students with non-verbal outlets to process emotions and build resilience.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Aim</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This pilot study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of two art-based therapeutic techniques - scribbling and gratitude mandala colouring - in reducing academic stress among undergraduate students.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Method</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A total of 51 undergraduate students (both male and female) from Salesian College, Siliguri, participated in this pre- and post-intervention pilot study. The Academic Stress Scale, developed by Jain and Dikshit, was administered before and after the 4 week intervention. Participants engaged in weekly 1-h sessions featuring intuitive scribbling, scribble swap, self-gratitude and family gratitude mandala colouring, with weekly assignments. Feedback was collected after each session to capture participants' reflections.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Results showed a significant reduction in academic stress levels post-intervention (<i>t</i> = 3.44, <i>p</i> &lt; 0.001), with a decrease in mean stress scores from 98.70 (SD = 8.96) to 90.35 (SD =13.75). Participants reported increased mindfulness, improved concentration, a sense of relaxation and strengthened relationships with family members.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The techniques enabled creative expression without fear of judgement, fostering self-assurance and better coping mechanisms. This study highlights the potential of art-based interventions addressing academic stress in higher education.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":46997,"journal":{"name":"Counselling & Psychotherapy Research","volume":"25 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143431700","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":"Exploring Therapeutic Change in Indian Clients Experiencing Emotional Abuse: A Social Justice Approach to Counselling","authors":"Natania Cheguvera,&nbsp;Aditi Ashok Arur","doi":"10.1002/capr.12908","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.12908","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study examined the lived experiences of emotional abuse (EA) in Indian parent-adult child relationships, emphasising the intersection of systemic influences in maintaining EA. Employing a social justice framework, the research explored pathways to foster ‘change’ at both individual and societal levels to address EA.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with ten participants undergoing therapy, and analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Four master themes emerged: ‘State of Lack’, ‘Lack of Relatability to Gender and Culture Norms’, ‘Therapy as a Catalyst for Regaining Sense of Self and Empowerment’, and ‘Cultural Shifts, Therapeutic Integration and Redefining Norms to Address Emotional Abuse’.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The findings emphasise the contribution of gender and cultural norms in the reinforcement of EA, while highlighting therapy's potential in fostering individual healing while advocating for societal transformation. Our study adds valuable literature to the fields of counselling, social justice research, cultural psychology, social psychology, and feminist psychology, and provides a basis for future research.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":46997,"journal":{"name":"Counselling & Psychotherapy Research","volume":"25 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143423774","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}