Ability to move between self ‐states and emotional experiencing and processing as predictors of symptomatic change

ConclusionsThe ability to move between multiple self ‐states and accessibility to emotional experiencing may be seen as complementary processes enhancing the effectiveness of therapy. However, a high level of one process combined with a low level of the other may be a sign of poor therapeutic outcome.Practitioner points Clients ’ capacity to negotiate between conflicted self‐states and their ability to experience and process emotions are two determinants working in a synergistic way to predict improvement in clients’ symptoms. The presence of only one of these psychological processes without the other might be an in dication of poor therapeutic outcome. Therapists should aim to increase their clients’ progress in both the movement between self‐states and emotional experiencing.
Source: Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research