Re-conceptualising ‘mise en scène’ for online dramatherapy

Dramatherapy ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 026306722110208
Author(s):  
Katy Tozer
Keyword(s):  
Therapeutic Relationship ◽  
Symbolic Meaning ◽  
Online Therapy ◽  
Mise En Scene ◽  
Therapeutic Context

In this clinical comment, the author will explore how an understanding of mise en scène can be helpful for online dramatherapy practice, particularly for those new to this way of working. The author will reflect upon aspects of mise en scène and reconceptualise them in a therapeutic context. Elements such as the use of props and how they appear on screen, what the client can (or can’t) see in the background and the use of lighting will be examined in terms of the dynamics of the online therapeutic relationship and online therapy space. The author shares their experience of applying mise en scène theory to their own dramatherapy practice and offers reflections upon the symbolic meaning that can be unconsciously expressed through the ‘frame’ of the online therapy screen.

MUSIC THERAPY

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1SE) ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Archana Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Music Therapy ◽  
Therapeutic Relationship ◽  
Social Needs ◽  
Health Profession ◽  
Music Therapist ◽  
Therapeutic Context

Music Therapy is an established health profession in which music is used within a therapeutic relationship to address to physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs of individuals. After assessing the strength and needs of each client, the qualified music therapist provides the indicated treatment including creating, singing, moving to and/or listening to music. Through musical involvement in therapeutic context, clients, abilities are strengthened and transfer to other areas of their lives.

General Guide to the ACT Therapeutic Context

ACT in Steps ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 33-46
Author(s):  
Michael P. Twohig ◽  
Michael E. Levin ◽  
Clarissa W. Ong
Keyword(s):  
Therapeutic Relationship ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment Therapy ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Therapist Behavior ◽  
Commitment Therapy ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment ◽  
General Guide ◽  
Therapeutic Context

This chapter provides an introduction to the worldview underlying the therapeutic context in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and how this worldview influences what ACT sessions typically look like. In ACT, the therapeutic relationship is seen as a context in which clients learn to become more psychologically flexible or to interact with their thoughts and feelings in new ways that may be more beneficial to their own well-being. The chapter provides tips for how to stay consistent with ACT principles in the areas of therapeutic stance, the therapeutic relationship, therapist behavior in session, and word choices, among other things.

scholarly journals Η Θεραπευτική σχέση στη συστημική ψυχοθεραπεία οικογένειας και ζεύγους: απόψεις σε εξέλιξη

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 110
Author(s):  
Valeria Pomini
Keyword(s):  
Therapeutic Relationship ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Therapeutic System ◽  
Multiple Bonds ◽  
Therapeutic Context ◽  
The One ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Systemic Psychotherapy ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods

The relationship between therapist and client plays a central role in the quality and effectiveness of psychotherapy, independently from the therapeutic approach adopted by the therapist. The therapeutic relationship in the frame of Systemic Family and Couple Psychotherapy (SFCP), presents several peculiarities, especially when displayed in the "classical" therapeutic context of systemic psychotherapy, where complex and multifaceted relationships develop between therapists and family members, in front and through the one-way mirror, forming a network of "multiple bonds". Modern views on therapeutic relationship in SFCP have been influenced by the development of the "second order cybernetic", since the late 1980s, and the subsequent "linguistic shift", according to which the therapist, as a part of the therapeutic system, dialogues with family members, contributing to co-constructs  new realities, as a therapeutic change cannot result from a didactic / guiding relationship. In this context, the emotions and feelings of the members of the therapeutic system come to the fore, whilst the issue of clients’ resistance to the treatment process is completely redefined. The research regarding the therapeutic relationship in the systemic approach, using both quantitative and qualitative methods, focused on a variety of dimensions, e.g., the impact of the session context and the used techniques, the degree of empathy between therapists and clients, and the therapeutic alliance that develops between them. In more recent years, the provision of mental health services using digital practices raised new challenges and concerns regarding the development of the therapeutic relationship in the new conditions of cooperation between therapist(s) and client(s) in online settings.

Spotlight on the Clinician in the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia: Balancing Relationship-Centered Care and Professionalism

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 414-424
Author(s):  
Rochelle Cohen-Schneider ◽  
Melodie T. Chan ◽  
Denise M. McCall ◽  
Allison M. Tedesco ◽  
Ann P. Abramson
Keyword(s):  
Social Workers ◽  
Therapeutic Relationship ◽  
Interprofessional Collaboration ◽  
Opportunity To Learn ◽  
Subjective Experiences ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Self Disclosure ◽  
Centered Care ◽  
High Standards ◽  
Therapeutic Encounter

Background Speech-language pathologists make clinical decisions informed by evidence-based theory and “beliefs, values and emotional experiences” ( Hinckley, 2005 , p. 265). These subjective processes, while not extensively studied, underlie the workings of the therapeutic relationship and contribute to treatment outcomes. While speech-language pathologists do not routinely pay attention to subjective experiences of the therapeutic encounter, social workers do. Thus, the field of social work makes an invaluable contribution to the knowledge and skills of speech-language pathologists. Purpose This clinical focus article focuses on the clinician's contribution to the therapeutic relationship by surfacing elements of the underlying subjective processes. Method Vignettes were gathered from clinicians in two community aphasia programs informed by the principles of the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia. Results and Discussion By reflecting on and sharing aspects of clinical encounters, clinicians reveal subjective processing occurring beneath the surface. The vignettes shed light on the following clinical behaviors: listening to the client's “whole self,” having considerations around self-disclosure, dealing with biases, recognizing and surfacing clients' identities, and fostering hope. Speech-language pathologists are given little instruction on the importance of the therapeutic relationship, how to conceptualize this relationship, and how to balance this relationship with professionalism. Interprofessional collaboration with social workers provides a rich opportunity to learn ways to form and utilize the benefits of a strong therapeutic relationship while maintaining high standards of ethical behavior. Conclusion This clinical focus article provides speech-language pathologists with the “nuts and bolts” for considering elements of the therapeutic relationship. This is an area that is gaining traction in the field of speech-language pathology and warrants further investigation.

Employing Latino Value Orientations to Facilitate Success in Stuttering Treatment

2008 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 111-118
Author(s):  
Lourdes Ramos-Heinrichs ◽  
Lynn Hansberry Mayo ◽  
Sandra Garzon
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Therapeutic Relationship ◽  
Service Provider ◽  
Speech Therapy ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Value Orientations ◽  
Collaborative Partnership ◽  
The Family ◽  
Therapy Services ◽  
Cultural Connections

Abstract Providing adequate speech therapy services to Latinos who stutter can present challenges that are not obvious to the practicing clinician. This article addresses cultural, religious, and foreign language concerns to the therapeutic relationship between the Latino client and the clinician. Suggestions are made for building cross-cultural connections with clients and incorporating the family into a collaborative partnership with the service provider.

Expressed Emotion in the Client-Professional Dyad

2004 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 237-246 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Van Humbeeck ◽  
Ch. Van Audenhove ◽  
G. Storms ◽  
M. De Hert ◽  
G. Pieters ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Therapeutic Relationship ◽  
Correlation Matrix ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Expressed Emotion ◽  
Family Interview ◽  
Insufficient Time ◽  
Perceived Criticism

Summary: Background: This article reports on a study of the concurrent validity between the standard expressed emotion instrument, the Camberwell Family Interview (CFI), and two alternative EE measures, the Level of Expressed Emotion (LEE) and the Perceived Criticism Scale (PCS). Methods: The research sample consisted of 56 schizophrenic clients, who were residing in sheltered residences, and 56 professionals. Results: Based on the results of the correlation matrix between all the subscales of the instruments, a significantly positive relationship was found between the criticism scale of the CFI, the total score of the LEE, and the client version of the PCS. These correlations, however, were rather weak, which implies that the three instruments have little in common with each other. The professionals' version of the PCS does not appear to be an EE instrument. Conclusions: The results suggest that the CFI still remains the best instrument for assessing EE in a therapeutic relationship (between a professional and a client). If there is insufficient time to administer the CFI, then the client version of the PCS and the LEE can be used with the qualification that the PCS and LEE also measure other aspects and thus cannot completely replace the CFI. Nevertheless, the research indicates that asking the clients would seem to provide a better indication of the level of the professionals' criticism rather than asking the professionals themselves directly.

Psychometric Properties of the German Version of the Scale to Assess the Therapeutic Relationship in Community Mental Health Care (D-STAR)

2012 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 255-261 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabine Loos ◽  
Reinhold Kilian ◽  
Thomas Becker ◽  
Birgit Janssen ◽  
Harald Freyberger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Community Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Therapeutic Relationship ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Community Mental Health Care ◽  
German Version

Objective: There are presently no instruments available in German language to assess the therapeutic relationship in psychiatric care. This study validates the German version of the Scale to Assess the Therapeutic Relationship in Community Mental Health Care (D-STAR). Method: 460 persons with severe mental illness and 154 clinicians who had participated in a multicenter RCT testing a discharge planning intervention completed the D-STAR. Psychometric properties were established via item analysis, analyses of missing values, internal consistency, and confirmatory factor analysis. Furthermore, convergent validity was scrutinized via calculating correlations of the D-STAR scales with two measures of treatment satisfaction. Results: As in the original English version, fit indices of a 3-factor model of the therapeutic relationship were only moderate. However, the feasibility and internal consistency of the D-STAR was good, and correlations with other measures suggested reasonable convergent validity. Conclusions: The psychometric properties of the D-STAR are acceptable. Its use can be recommended in German-speaking countries to assess the therapeutic relationship in both routine care and research.

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