Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Changes in ruminative thinking mediate the clinical benefits of mindfulness: Preliminary findings

by Alexandre Heeren

Heeren, A. & Philippot, P. (2011). Changes in ruminative thinking mediate the clinical benefits of mindfulness: Preliminary findings. Mindfulness, 2, 8-13.

Attention Training Toward and Away from Threat in Social Phobia: Effects on Subjective, Behavioral, and Physiological Measures of Anxiety

by Alexandre Heeren

Heeren, A., Reese, H., McNally, R. J., & Philippot, P. (2012). Atttention training toward and away from threat in social phohia: Effects on behavioral, subjective, and physiological measures of anxiety. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 50, 30-39

The self-report version of the Liebowtiz Social Anxiety Scale: Psychometric properties of the French version

by Alexandre Heeren

Heeren, A., Maurage, P., Rossignol, M., Vanhaelen, M., Peschard, V., Eeckhout, C., & Philippot, P. (2012). The self-report version of the Liebowtiz Social Anxiety Scale: Psychometric properties of the French version. Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science, 44, 2, 99-107?

Les interventions psychologiques basées sur la pleine conscience

by Alexandre Heeren

Heeren, A. & Philippot, P. (2009).Les interventions basees sur la pleine conscience [Mindfulness-based Interventions]. Revue Francophone de Clinique Comportementale et Cognitive, 14, 13-23.

[Review of the book Traite de psychopathologie cognitive: Tome I. Bases theoriques, by M. Van der Linden & G. Ceschi (Eds.)]

by Alexandre Heeren

Heeren, A. (2008). [Review of the book Traite de psychopathologie cognitive: Tome I. Bases theoriques, by M. Van der Linden & G. Ceschi (Eds.)]. Psychologos, 23, 3, pp. 16.

Les interventions basées sur la pleine conscience: Une revue conceptuelle et empirique [Mindfulness-based Interventions: A conceptual and empirical review]

by Alexandre Heeren

Heeren, A. & Philippot, P. (2010). Les interventions basées sur la pleine conscience: Une revue conceptuelle et empirique [Mindfulness-based Interventions: A conceptual and empirical review]. Revue Quebecoise de Psychologie, 31, 37-61

A Bayesian case-controls exploration of the malleability of attentional bias for threat in social phobia

by Alexandre Heeren

Heeren, A., Maurage, P., & Philippot, P. (in press). A Bayesian case-controls exploration of the malleability of attentional bias for threat in social phobia. International Journal of Cognitive Therapy.

Evaluation et traitement du Syndrome de Gilles de la Tourette: Une revue empirique [Assessment and treatment of Tourette Syndrome: An evidence-based review].

by Alexandre Heeren

Heeren, A., Brevers, D., Eeckhout, C., & Philippot, P. (in press). Evaluation et traitement du Syndrome de Gilles de la Tourette: Une revue empirique [Assessment and treatment of Tourette Syndrome: An evidence-based review]. Revue Francophone de Clinique Comportementale et Cognitive

Cross-cultural validity of the Five Facets Mindfulness Questionnaire: Adaptation and validation in a French-speaking sample

by Alexandre Heeren

Heeren, A., Douilliez, C., Peschard, V., Debrauwere, L., & Philippot, P. (2011). Cross-cultural consistency of the Five Facets Mindfulness Questionnaire: Adaptation and validation in a French sample. European Review of Applied Psychology, 61, 147-151.

Text Messaging as an Adjunct to CBT in Low-Income Populations: A Usability and Feasibility Pilot Study

by Adrian Aguilera

published in Professional Psychology: Research and Practice

This paper will outline the development and usability/feasibility testing of an automated text messaging adjunct to... more This paper will outline the development and usability/feasibility testing of an automated text messaging adjunct to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for depression in a public sector clinic serving low-income patients. The text-messaging adjunct is aimed at increasing homework adherence, improving self-awareness, and helping track patient progress. Daily text messages were sent to patients inquiring about their mood. Additional daily messages corresponded to themes of a manualized group CBT intervention. These included 1) thought tracking (both positive and negative), 2) tracking of pleasant activities, 3) tracking of positive and negative contacts, 4) tracking of physical well-being. We tested the adjunct in two CBT groups (1 English & 1 Spanish) consisting of 12 patients total during and after treatment. Participants responded at a rate of 65% to text messages and they reported overall positive experiences. We propose that text messaging has potential to improve mental health care broadly, and among low-income populations specifically, using cost effective means.

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders: Experimental therapeutics and strategies for intervention

by Nirelia Idrus

Alcohol Research and Health: 34(1):76-85

Computer-based psychological treatments for depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis

by Derek Richards

The aim of the paper was to systematically review the literature on computer-based psychological treatments for... more The aim of the paper was to systematically review the literature on computer-based psychological treatments for depression and conduct a meta-analysis of the RCT studies, including examining variables which may effect outcomes. Database and hand searches were made using specific search terms and inclusion criteria. The review included a total of 40 studies (45 published papers), and 19 RCTs (23 published papers) were included
in a standard meta-analysis. The review describes the different computer-based treatments for depression, their design, communication types employed: synchronous, asynchronous, and face-to-face (F:F); alongside various types and frequency of support delivered. The evidence supports their effectiveness and highlights participant satisfaction. However, pertinent limitations are noted. Across 19 studies the meta-analysis revealed a moderate post-treatment pooled effect size d=.56 (95% confidence interval [CI] −.71, −.41), Z=7.48, pb.001). Supported interventions yielded better outcomes, along with greater retention. The results reported statistically significant clinical improvement and recovery post-treatment. The review and meta-analysis support the efficacy and effectiveness of computer-based psychological treatments for depression, in diverse settings and with different populations. Further research is needed, in particular to investigate the influence of therapist factors in supported treatments, the reasons for dropout, and the maintenance of gains post-treatment.

A Therapeutic Tool for Boosting Mood: The Broad-Minded Affective Coping Procedure (BMAC)

by Judith Johnson

Clinical assessment of sufferer of Generalized Anxiety Disorder

by Hugo Rabson

Cognitive processing therapy for acute stress disorder resulting from an anti-gay assault

by Debra Kaysen

Adaptation of cognitive processing therapy for treatment of torture victims: Experience in Kurdistan, Iraq

by Debra Kaysen

Adelman, C.B. & Lebowitz, E. (In press). Poor insight in pediatric Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: clinical discussion of developmental considerations, treatment implications, and potential strategies for improving insight. Journal of Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders.

by Caroline Adelman (Browne)

Panic Disorder: A Theoretical Synthesis of Medical and Psychological Approaches

by Hugh Middleton

The experience of implementing, recruiting and screening for an online treatment for depression in a naturalistic setting

by Derek Richards

At a time when the prevalence and severity of mental health difficulties presented at mental health servicesmore At a time when the prevalence and severity of mental health difficulties presented at mental health services
increases alongside a continuing demand on resources, services are beginning to look at new ways to
innovate service delivery. Using technology to provide psychological treatments is relatively new, but has
demonstrated positive results. Students are high users of the internet and related technologies and are of an
age most associated with internet use for seeking health information and even treatments online. An online
treatment for depression was implemented at the Student Counselling Service, Trinity College Dublin
(TCD). The paper describes the online treatment, its implementation as a pilot and discusses the experiences
both positive and challenging that were met in recruiting and screening participants. The experience will
be useful and of interest to clinicians and researchers who may be considering similar online interventions
as part of routine mental health service delivery.

Freudian Psychology vs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

by Hugo Rabson

Whereas Freudian psychoanalysis can take months or even years to yield a result (Grossman, 2003), CBT can bring... more Whereas Freudian psychoanalysis can take months or even years to yield a result (Grossman, 2003), CBT can bring measurable improvement in considerably less time (Tolin, 2010). Indeed, two of the most common complaints about Freudian psychoanalysis are that it is time-consuming and expensive (Tridon, 1921). On the other hand, CBT tends to “ignore the effects of an individual’s history in favor of a shallow analysis of the here and now” (Leader, 2008, para. 28) and thus neglect the patient’s long-term needs in favor of short-term improvement in the quality of life. Darnell’s case warrants further investigation by Freudian and CBT therapists who, in pursuit of a better quality of life for Darnell, will employ techniques peculiar to each school of thought.