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Priest, Simon – Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership, 2022
Today, outdoor therapies are practiced in many nations around the world, with a broad diversity of philosophies, theories, methods, functions, and formats (Norton et al., 2015). The field of therapy within the outdoors has been much discussed and debated within the experiential profession (Itin, 1998). The disputes and deliberations have centred…
Descriptors: Therapy, Adventure Education, Environment, Forestry
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Harkness, Kate L.; Bagby, R. Michael; Kennedy, Sidney H. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2012
Objective: A substantial number of patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) do not respond to treatment, and recurrence rates remain high. The purpose of this study was to examine a history of severe childhood abuse as a moderator of response following a 16-week acute treatment trial, and of recurrence over a 12-month follow-up. Method:…
Descriptors: Outcomes of Treatment, Rating Scales, Children, Antisocial Behavior
Wright, John; Sabourin, Stephane – Canadian Counsellor, 1984
Discusses several strengths and weaknesses of the behavioral approach in psychotherapy. Possible remediation of some of the weaknesses are explored through integration of contributions from client-centered or psychodynamic approaches. Risks associated with an integrated model of psychotherapy are considered. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Counseling Theories, Counselor Training, Foreign Countries
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Meichenbaum, Donald – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1993
Presents retrospective analysis of cognitive behavior modification which reveals that three major metaphors have been offered to explain the role that cognitions play in behavior change; these metaphors include cognition as form of conditioning, information processing, and, currently, narrative construction. Discusses implications of using each of…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Change Strategies, Cognitive Restructuring
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Meichenbaum, Donald H.; Deffenbacher, Jerry L. – Counseling Psychologist, 1988
Outlines theory, research, and procedures of stress inoculation training. Discusses three phases of conceptualization, skill acquisition and rehearsal, and application and follow-through. Provides guidelines for selection and design of individual and group application of stress inoculation training. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Anxiety, Behavior Modification, Cognitive Restructuring, Coping
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Dobson, Keith S. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1989
A meta-analysis of 28 studies was conducted to review the effectiveness of Beck's cognitive therapy for depression, and to compare cognitive therapy with other modes of therapy. Results documented a greater degree of change for cognitive therapy compared with a waiting list or no-treatment control, pharmacotherapy, behavior therapy, and other…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Cognitive Restructuring, Comparative Analysis, Depression (Psychology)
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McLean, Peter D.; Hakstian, A. Ralph – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1990
Conducted followup to treatment study in which 121 unipolar depressed outpatients were treated by either nondirective psychotherapy, behavior therapy, pharmacotherapy, or relaxation therapy. Behavior therapy patients alone were significantly improved in areas of mood, personal productivity, and social activity, relative to treatment control…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Counseling Techniques, Depression (Psychology), Drug Therapy
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Pracana, Clara, Ed.; Wang, Michael, Ed. – Online Submission, 2016
We are delighted to welcome you to the International Psychological Applications Conference and Trends (InPACT) 2016, taking place in Lisbon, Portugal, from 30 of April to 2 of May, 2016. Psychology, nowadays, offers a large range of scientific fields where it can be applied. The goal of understanding individuals and groups (mental functions and…
Descriptors: Conferences (Gatherings), Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Psychology