The Reduction of Anxiety on the Ability to Make DecisionsAbbie Frank
A research study I had done in my Cognition psychology class to look at the reduction of anxiety using yoga and animal assisted therapy and the affects they can have on decision making.
The Reduction of Anxiety on the Ability to Make DecisionsAbbie Frank
A research study I had done in my Cognition psychology class to look at the reduction of anxiety using yoga and animal assisted therapy and the affects they can have on decision making.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Adult Survivors of Child Abuse with Borderl...Wyiki Wyone
Masters Thesis on Psychotherapy for Adult Survivors of Child Abuse:
Qualitative Longitudinal Cohort Study of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Adult Survivors of Child Abuse with Borderline Personality Disorder (DBT for ASCA with BPD)
Neuroticism and stressful life events predict religious and spiritual strugglesNick Stauner
(2015, August). Symposium presented at the convention of the International Association for the Psychology of Religion, Istanbul, Turkey.
Abstract:
Recent research has demonstrated that religious and spiritual struggle (RSS) plays an important role in the relationship between religion and well-being. To what extent might RSS arise from personality and environmental stress? We hypothesized that neuroticism and stressful life events predict RSS independently and interact as well, such that neuroticism strengthens the link between stress and struggle. Regression analyses of factor scores from 2,719 undergraduates in USA revealed independent effects of neuroticism and stressful past experiences on six kinds of RSS, but no interactions emerged. Thus personality and experience may both affect RSS additively. Neuroticism better predicted most struggles, especially ultimate meaning struggles, but stress predicted demonic and interpersonal struggles slightly more. Mediation analyses also explored indirect effects. Some trait theorists claim that essential traits precede environmental factors causally, suggesting that neuroticism may lead to stress; conversely, stress could increase state neuroticism. Hence we considered both as possible mediators of each other’s effects. All indirect pathways achieved significance, but most had very weak effect sizes. Given weaker direct effects of stress in general, any indirect effects mediated by neuroticism would appear more substantial. Longitudinal work may help resolve this causal ambiguity.
Targeting abnormal neural circuits in mood and anxiety disorders:from the la...Kaan Y
My article presentation at the Journal Club on 22 January 2008
Targeting abnormal neural circuits in mood and anxiety disorders: from the laboratory to the clinic
Kerry J Ressler & Helen S Mayberg
VOLUME 10 NUMBER 9
SEPTEMBER 2007
1116-1124
NATURE NEUROSCIENCE
For a free full text of the article:
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?tool=pmcentrez&artid=2444035
Previous research shows deficits in Executive Function (EF) in patients with anxiety and depression. Recent studies have shown that EF measured by neuro-imaging and Neuro-psychological tests predicts treatment outcomes for depression, but it is unclear whether they predict outcomes for anxiety. Neuro-imaging and
Neuro-psychological tests are effective but intensive procedures that may not always be accessible to clinicians. Previous research has explored the viability of questionnaire measures of EF. A previous study suggests that the Revised by executive Questionnaire (DEX-R) predicts concurrent depression and anxiety; however, it is unclear how comorbidity influenced these results. The purpose of the current study was to investigate whether a questionnaire measure of EF could predict concurrent depression and anxiety and well as outcomes following treatment. A total of 206 psychiatric outpatients with major depression or anxiety disorders completed the DEX-R prior to Group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (GCBT). They also completed anxiety and depression scales at pre-and post-treatment. Executive dysfunction predicted symptom severity for pre-treatment anxiety after controlling for comorbid depression, and for pre-treatment depression after controlling for comorbid anxiety. Symptom severity in anxiety was predicted by specific executive deficits in inhibition; symptom severity in depression was predicted by executive problems with volition and social regulation.
DEX-R significantly predicted post-treatment symptoms of anxiety but not depression following treatment in GCBT. It was concluded that EF deficits are associated with both anxiety and depressive disorders and predict responsiveness to treatment for anxiety patients. Screening of psychiatric patients for EF and, where indicated, incorporation of neurocognitive training strategies into therapy, may improve treatment outcomes.
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Adult Survivors of Child Abuse with Borderl...Wyiki Wyone
Masters Thesis on Psychotherapy for Adult Survivors of Child Abuse:
Qualitative Longitudinal Cohort Study of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Adult Survivors of Child Abuse with Borderline Personality Disorder (DBT for ASCA with BPD)
Neuroticism and stressful life events predict religious and spiritual strugglesNick Stauner
(2015, August). Symposium presented at the convention of the International Association for the Psychology of Religion, Istanbul, Turkey.
Abstract:
Recent research has demonstrated that religious and spiritual struggle (RSS) plays an important role in the relationship between religion and well-being. To what extent might RSS arise from personality and environmental stress? We hypothesized that neuroticism and stressful life events predict RSS independently and interact as well, such that neuroticism strengthens the link between stress and struggle. Regression analyses of factor scores from 2,719 undergraduates in USA revealed independent effects of neuroticism and stressful past experiences on six kinds of RSS, but no interactions emerged. Thus personality and experience may both affect RSS additively. Neuroticism better predicted most struggles, especially ultimate meaning struggles, but stress predicted demonic and interpersonal struggles slightly more. Mediation analyses also explored indirect effects. Some trait theorists claim that essential traits precede environmental factors causally, suggesting that neuroticism may lead to stress; conversely, stress could increase state neuroticism. Hence we considered both as possible mediators of each other’s effects. All indirect pathways achieved significance, but most had very weak effect sizes. Given weaker direct effects of stress in general, any indirect effects mediated by neuroticism would appear more substantial. Longitudinal work may help resolve this causal ambiguity.
Targeting abnormal neural circuits in mood and anxiety disorders:from the la...Kaan Y
My article presentation at the Journal Club on 22 January 2008
Targeting abnormal neural circuits in mood and anxiety disorders: from the laboratory to the clinic
Kerry J Ressler & Helen S Mayberg
VOLUME 10 NUMBER 9
SEPTEMBER 2007
1116-1124
NATURE NEUROSCIENCE
For a free full text of the article:
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?tool=pmcentrez&artid=2444035
Previous research shows deficits in Executive Function (EF) in patients with anxiety and depression. Recent studies have shown that EF measured by neuro-imaging and Neuro-psychological tests predicts treatment outcomes for depression, but it is unclear whether they predict outcomes for anxiety. Neuro-imaging and
Neuro-psychological tests are effective but intensive procedures that may not always be accessible to clinicians. Previous research has explored the viability of questionnaire measures of EF. A previous study suggests that the Revised by executive Questionnaire (DEX-R) predicts concurrent depression and anxiety; however, it is unclear how comorbidity influenced these results. The purpose of the current study was to investigate whether a questionnaire measure of EF could predict concurrent depression and anxiety and well as outcomes following treatment. A total of 206 psychiatric outpatients with major depression or anxiety disorders completed the DEX-R prior to Group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (GCBT). They also completed anxiety and depression scales at pre-and post-treatment. Executive dysfunction predicted symptom severity for pre-treatment anxiety after controlling for comorbid depression, and for pre-treatment depression after controlling for comorbid anxiety. Symptom severity in anxiety was predicted by specific executive deficits in inhibition; symptom severity in depression was predicted by executive problems with volition and social regulation.
DEX-R significantly predicted post-treatment symptoms of anxiety but not depression following treatment in GCBT. It was concluded that EF deficits are associated with both anxiety and depressive disorders and predict responsiveness to treatment for anxiety patients. Screening of psychiatric patients for EF and, where indicated, incorporation of neurocognitive training strategies into therapy, may improve treatment outcomes.
Are you a Facebook addict? Ms. Maloi Salumbides of Protips, aired over 702DZAS, tells us the signs that you are a Facebook addict, and also shares some tips on overcoming it.
Gestione degli stati emotivi, comunicazione non-verbale, comunicazione emotiva, stati d'animo e molti esercizi interessanti per sviluppare le proprie emotional skills.
Comunicazione medico-paziente.
Comunicazione sanitario-paziente.
healthcare professional - patient communication
Adult Attachment as a Moderator of Treatment Outcome for Gener.docxdaniahendric
Adult Attachment as a Moderator of Treatment Outcome for Generalized
Anxiety Disorder: Comparison Between Cognitive–Behavioral Therapy
(CBT) Plus Supportive Listening and CBT Plus Interpersonal and
Emotional Processing Therapy
Michelle G. Newman, Louis G. Castonguay, Nicholas C. Jacobson, and Ginger A. Moore
The Pennsylvania State University
Objective: To determine whether baseline dimensions of adult insecure attachment (avoidant and anxious)
moderated outcome in a secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial comparing cognitive– behavioral
therapy (CBT) plus supportive listening (CBT � SL) versus CBT plus interpersonal and emotional processing
therapy (CBT � I/EP). Method: Eighty-three participants diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
were recruited from the community and assigned randomly to CBT � SL (n � 40) or to CBT � I/EP (n �
43) within a study using an additive design. PhD-level psychologists treated participants. Blind assessors
evaluated participants at pretreatment, posttreatment, 6-month, 12-month, and 2-year follow-up with a
composite of self-report and assessor-rated GAD symptom measures (Penn State Worry Questionnaire,
Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale, Clinician’s Severity Rating). Avoidant and anxious attachment were assessed
using self-reported dismissing and angry states of mind, respectively, on the Perceptions of Adult Attachment
Questionnaire. Results: Consistent with our prediction, at all assessments higher levels of dismissing styles in
those who received CBT � I/EP predicted greater change in GAD symptoms compared with those who
received CBT � SL for whom dismissiveness was unrelated to the change. At postassessment, higher angry
attachment was associated with less change in GAD symptoms for those receiving CBT � I/EP, compared
with CBT � SL, for whom anger was unrelated to change in GAD symptoms. Pretreatment attachment-
related anger failed to moderate outcome at other time points and therefore, these moderation effects were
more short-lived than the ones for dismissing attachment. Conclusions: When compared with CBT � SL,
CBT � I/EP may be better for individuals with GAD who have relatively higher dismissing styles of
attachment.
What is the public health significance of this article?
When choosing a treatment for individuals with generalized anxiety disorder, this study suggests the
potential importance of taking adult attachment into account.
Keywords: GAD, emotional processing, attachment, interpersonal problems, CBT
According to attachment theory, children’s experiences with care-
givers are internalized as cognitive–affective models of interpersonal
relationships (e.g., Ainsworth, Blehar, Waters, & Wall, 1978). Such
internal working models are carried forward into adulthood and in-
fluence the quality of close relationships (e.g., parent– child, romantic
relationships; Bowlby, 1973; Bowlby, 1969; Hazan & Shaver, 1994),
including the therapeutic relationship (e.g., Dozier, Cue, & Barnett ...
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1. What is the question the authors are asking?
They asked about a reduction in judgmental biases regarding the cost and probability associated with adverse social events as they are presumed as being mechanisms for the treatment of Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD). Also, the authors poised on the changes in judgmental biases as mechanisms to explain cognitive-behavioral therapy for social anxiety disorder. On top of that, they stated that methodological limitations extant studies highlight the possibility that rather than causing symptom relief, a significant reduction in judgmental biases tends to be consequences of it or correlate. Considerably, they expected cost bias at mid-treatment to be a predictor of the treatment outcome.
2. Why do the authors believe this question is important?
According to the authors, this question was relevant as methodological limitations of present studies reflect on the possibility that instead of causing symptom belief, a significant reduction in judgmental biases can be consequences or correlated to it. Additionally, they ought to ascertain the judgment bias between treated and non-treated participants. Significantly, this was important as they had to determine the impact of pre and post changes in cost and probability of the treatment outcomes. But, probability bias at mid-treatment was a predictor of the treatment outcome contrary to the cost bias at mid-treatment that could not be identified as a significant predictor of the treatment outcome.
3. How do they try to answer this question?
They conducted a study to evaluate the significant changes in judgmental bias as aspects of cognitive-behavioral therapy for social anxiety disorders. To do this, they conducted a study using information from two treatment studies; an uncontrolled trial observing amygdala activity as a response to VRE (Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy) with the use of functional magnetic resonance imaging and a randomized control trial that compared Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy with Exposure Group Therapy for SAD. A total of 86 individuals who met the DSM-IV-TR criteria for the diagnosis of non-generalized (n=46) and generalized (n=40) SAD participated. After completing eight weeks of the treatment protocol, the participants who identified public speaking as their most fearsome social situation were included. The SCID (Structured clinical interview for the DSM-IV) was used to ascertain diagnostic and eligibility status on Axis 1 conditions within substance abuse, mood and anxiety disorder modules. The social anxiety measures were measured with the use of BFNE (Brief Fear of Negative Evaluation), a self-reporting questioner that examined the degree to which persons fear to be assessed by other across different social settings. Additionally, the OPQ (Outcome Probability Questionnaire) self-reporting questionnaire was used to evaluate individual’s estimate on the probability that adverse, threatening events will occur at t ...
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The Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as an Intervention for Student diagnosed with Anxiety
Melissa Kelly
Albany State University
COUN5620 Research and Program Evaluation for Counselors
Dr. Claudia Calder
October 13, 2021
Literature Review Comment by Calder, Claudia: Great job with the review. Be sure this section includes all 7 articles from your annotated bib in addition to other articles that provide the background and context for the research problem and establish the need for the research. – you only have six references listed
Cognitive-behavioral therapy is defined as psychotherapeutic treatment that helps people in learning how to manage and identify worrying or negative thought patterns that cause an undesirable influence on one's emotions and behaviors. It focuses on changing the negative thoughts automatically, which often contributes to and worsens o emotional difficulties, anxiety, and depression. These spontaneous thoughts harm an individual mood (Luo & McAloon, 2021). Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a well-established treatment for anxiety disorder in adolescents and children. Research has shown that about 60% of youths recuperate from anxiety disorder and experience a significant reduction in the disease’s symptoms after treatment (Stjerneklar et al., 2019). According to various studies, cognitive behavior therapy has proven effective in treating anxiety disorders in children and adolescents. This form of therapy helps promote improved self-control, elude activates, and develop coping skills for day-to-day stressors.
On the other hand, anxiety disorder is a form of mental health illness that makes one respond differently to certain conditions and situations with fear and dread. An individual with an anxiety disorder typically feels anxious and nervous. Anxiety interferes with one's ability to function normally, and a person overreacts when something triggers their emotions; hence one cannot control their response to situations. According to a national institute of health report, almost one in every three elementary students experiences an anxiety disorder. These have increased steadily by 20% between 2007 and 2012; the high incidence of anxiety disorder among youths usually arises due to pressure and high expectation to succeed (Krister et al.,2017). In the contemporary world, youths feel more pressured to succeed academically, and these thoughts often overwhelm them. Cognitive-behavioral therapy of generalized anxiety disorder treatment helps address the anxiety and mental prejudices, equipping one with a relaxation mechanism suitable for managing tension and marginal exposure to disastrous exposure and imageries to traumatic situations and prevent over stressful behaviors.
Effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy as an i ...
Reviewing Cognitive Treatment for Eating Disorders: From Standard CBT Efficac...State of Mind
Reviewing Cognitive Treatment for Eating Disorders: From Standard CBT Efficacy to Worry, Rumination and Control Focused Interventions - EACBT 2015 Jerusalem
Religiosity and depression in college studentsDevon Berry
Presentation of study results examining relationship between depression and religiosity in college-age students. Background, methods, findings and discussion shared in brief format.
EABCT 2011: Beliefs over control interact with intolerance of uncertainty and...Gabriele Caselli
Presentazione al 41° Congresso EABCT, Reykjavik 2011. Simposio: Metacognitive processes across psychological disorders: new development in theory and treatment
Being mindful predicts experiencing less emotional problems in school staff: ...Manja Veldin
The aim of the present study was to analyse the associations between mindfulness and experienced emotional problems in primary school teachers, principals, counsellors and other school staff from three EU countries (Slovenia, Croatia, and Sweden).
Similar to Gabriele Caselli: Temperament, Parental Styles and Metacognitions as predictors of Ruminative Brooding and Worry (20)
La Terapia Metacognitiva (MCT), come non usare la mente per controllare la mente. Presentazione al congresso della Società Italiana di Terapia Comportamentale e Cognitiva 2014
Presentazione alla conferenza: Dipendenze Patologiche e sessualità: alla ricerca del piacere perduto (o mai avuto), Società Italiana Tossicodipendenze, Sezione Lazio
Presentazione Congresso Europeo Terapie Cognitivo-Comportamentali, EABCT 2012, Ginevra.
Oral Presentation at the 42th Congress of European Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies.
Il ruolo del pensiero desiderante lungo il continuum della dipendenza da alcool
Pensiero Desiderante e Ruminazione nelle Dipendenze PatologicheGabriele Caselli
Presentazione al convegno "Cocaina e le nuove droghe: comprensione e trattamento efficace", organizzato dalla scuola di psicoterapia cognitiva e cognitivo comportamentale Studi Cognitivi il 21 maggio 2011 a Milano.
Gabriele Caselli
Psicoterapeuta Cognitivo Comportamentale, Modena.
Gabriele Caselli: Rumination As A Predictor Of Problem Drinking
Gabriele Caselli: Temperament, Parental Styles and Metacognitions as predictors of Ruminative Brooding and Worry
1. Temperament, Parental Styles and Metacognitions as Predictors of Ruminative Brooding and Worry G. Caselli 1,2 , C. Manfredi 2 , D. Rebecchi 2,3 , F. Rovetto 4 , G.M. Ruggiero 2 , S. Sassaroli 2 , M.M. Spada 1 1 London South Bank University, London, UK 2 Studi Cognitivi, Cognitive Psychotherapy School, Milano, Italy 3 Servizio Psicologia Clinica, Dipartimento Salute Mentale, Ausl Modena, Italy 4 University of Pavia
8. Results In the final equation Anxiety, Depression and Parental Overprotection are predictors of both brooding and worry, Reward Dependence predicts Ruminative Brooding and Harm Avoidance predicts worry Ruminative Brooding Worry Β t p β t p Step 3 Anxiety .22 3.93 .00 .23 4.09 .00 Depression .34 5.80 .00 .15 2.54 .00 Novelty Seeking - - - -.05 -.94 .35 Harm Avoidance .10 1.83 .07 .33 6.05 . 00 Reward Dependence .19 4.07 .00 - - - Parental Overprotection .11 2.23 .02 .13 2.64 . 01 r 2 .36 .37 F Change 4.95 .02 6.94 .01
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12. Results (2) r 2 F Change B t p Step 1 .29 50.60 .00 BAI: Anxiety .54 7.10 .00 Step 2 .36 11.40 .00 BAI: Anxiety .51 6.90 .00 PBI: Control .25 3.40 .00 Step 3 .53 88.50 .00 BAI: Anxiety .29 3.60 .00 PBI: Control .20 3.10 .00 MCQ-30-1: Positive Beliefs about Worry .41 5.40 .00 MCQ-30-2: Negative Beliefs about Thoughts .30 3.40 .00 MCQ-30-3: Cognitive Confidence .06 .90 .40 MCQ-30-4: Beliefs about the Need to Control Thoughts .24 3.00 .00 MCQ-30-5: Cognitive Confidence .03 .50 .64
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18. Thank you for your attention! Contact details Dr. Gabriele Caselli Cognitive Psychotherapy School Studi Cognitivi, Modena, Italy London South Bank University, London, UK [email_address] [email_address]