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The Reflective Fostering Programme —Adapting a group parenting programme for online delivery in response to the COVID‐19 pandemic in the United Kingdom
ConclusionsThere are opportunities and challenges in the delivery of online therapeutic services, particularly those with a group format. This paper contributes initial reflections to what we hope will be a rapidly developing literature on best practice of supporting group services in an online format. (Source: Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice)
Source: Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice - September 21, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Sheila Redfern, Benita Pursch, Thando Katangwe ‐Chigamba, Rumour Sopp, Karen Irvine, Eva A. Sprecher, Theresa Schwaiger, Nick Midgley Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Outcomes for Adaptive Mentalization Based Integrative Treatment informed care for adolescents using a deployment ‐based approach
ConclusionsThis study suggests that AMBIT may be a promising approach for young people with multiple problems but further research is needed to identify the active mechanisms of change in complex helping systems. (Source: Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice)
Source: Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice - September 16, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Peter Fuggle, James Fairbairn, Peter Fonagy Tags: INVITED ARTICLE Source Type: research

Establishing an optimal working relationship with patients with an antisocial personality disorder. Aspects and processes in the therapeutic alliance
ConclusionsThis study determined that, for therapists working with patients with ASPD, several key factors are essential in establishing a strong TA. These factors include the ability to be firm, authentic, non-judgmental and genuinely involved. An attentive presence is crucial, in which the therapist takes initiative in establishing contact and makes the patient feel that he is truly seen as an autonomous and equal person. In doing so, the therapist needs to provide clarity and structure while remaining perceptive to boundary violations. The therapist must be able to set limits using a clear yet kind tone of voice. Furthe...
Source: Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice - September 6, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: J. E. M. Aerts, M. J. N. Rijckmans, S. Bogaerts, A. Dam Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

The risk of suicidal intention in severe mental illness: An ecological perspective
ConclusionSocial, family and psychological factors were important risk factors for suicidal intention, with anxiety and depression being partial mediators for suicidal intention. Therefore, interventions that enhance family and social functioning and reduce anxiety and depression may be effective in reducing suicidal intention in SMI. (Source: Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice)
Source: Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice - September 6, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Yawen Lin, Qinfei Wei, Suping Luo, Xiaoying Ye, Fuhao Zheng, Liuyan Zheng, Xinyue Lu, Huangyuan Li, Siying Wu Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

A dyadic session ‐by‐session assessment of therapeutic alliance and short‐term outcome among clients with schizophrenia in comparison with clients with emotional disorders
ConclusionsEstablishing TA, having client –therapist agreement on it, and having clients derive therapeutic benefit from it might be more challenging with clients with schizophrenia than with clients with emotional disorders. Special attention should be given to specific challenges and needs regarding clients' diagnosis in order to enhanc e favourable therapy outcomes. (Source: Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice)
Source: Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice - September 5, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Adi Lavi ‐Rotenberg, Yogev Kivity, Libby Igra, Dana Atzil‐Slonim, Ilanit Hasson‐Ohayon Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research