Category: Psychotherapy

Study suggests trustful collaboration is critical for outcome of therapy

From the University of Zürich press release: A trusting therapeutic relationship and outcome-oriented collaboration between therapist and patient are critical for the successful treatment of mental illness. And it pays… Read more »

Study suggests hope is a key factor in recovering from anxiety disorders

From the University of Houston press release: University of Houston associate professor of clinical psychology, Matthew Gallagher, has added his voice to a debate that spans the ages — the… Read more »

Study suggests diagnosing and treating personality disorders needs a dynamic approach

From the University of California – Davis press release: Someone who is “neurotic” does not necessarily show anger or anxiety in a given situation, even though those are generally accepted… Read more »

EMDR study suggests it can take the edge off traumatic memories

From the Society for Neuroscience press release: Two human experiments published in JNeurosci demonstrate that a widely used yet controversial psychotherapy technique suppresses fear-related amygdala activity during recall of a traumatic memory…. Read more »

Coloring books make you feel better, but real art therapy much more potent

From the Drexel University press release: A new study shows that while those adult coloring books can reduce stress, they’re still not art therapy. Often, the now-ubiquitous adult coloring books… Read more »

Researchers develop psychotherapy treatment for refugees’ trauma

From the Bielefeld University press release: They are suffering from nightmares, flashbacks, depression, or anxiety disorders: refugees coming to Germany from conflict areas are frequently traumatized. ‘Realistic estimates state that… Read more »

Study suggests cognitive behavioral therapy improves functioning for people with chronic pain

From the American Pain Society press release: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the most frequently used psychological intervention for people with chronic pain, and new approaches for improving CBT outcomes… Read more »

Study examines line between education and personal experience in the classroom

From the Concordia University press release: In the classroom, what’s the line between education and personal experience? This is a question addressed by Concordia alumnus Jason Butler (PhD 14) in… Read more »