Short-focus psychodynamic oriented psychotherapy as treatment optimization technique in involution psychoses

Mykhailo Pustovoyt; Iryna Pinchuk

doi:10.26766/pmgp.v4i2.196

Short-focus psychodynamic oriented psychotherapy as treatment optimization technique in involution psychoses

Psychosomatic Medicine and General Practice ◽

10.26766/pmgp.v4i2.196 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. e0402196

Author(s):

Mykhailo Pustovoyt ◽

Iryna Pinchuk

Keyword(s):

Mental Disorders ◽

Optimization Technique ◽

Treatment Optimization ◽

Psychotherapeutic Process ◽

Therapeutic Work ◽

Central Focus ◽

Middle Period ◽

Research Findings ◽

To Come ◽

Specific Phase

Aim of the research This article is based on the results of empirical experience and a pre-conducted study of the effectiveness of treatment of patients with mental disorders that manifested in the middle period of life (45-60 years). These findings provide an algorithm of short-term psychodynamic oriented psychotherapy focuses on such kind of patients. Materials and Methods In order to optimize the psychotherapeutic process, this article suggests to use differentiated therapeutic tactics and interpretive techniques, according to the specific phase of therapy. Each of these tactics and techniques should be focused and correspond to the actual experience of the patient. The proposed method of psychotherapy is a "method of choice" for the treatment of involutional psychosis in combination with medication. With sufficient qualifications of the therapist, this technique can be used both during the active existence of symptoms of psychosis, and within the limits of remission. Results The research findings illustrate that the central focus of the experiences of patients with mental disorders manifested in the middle period of life (45-60 years) is the need to come to terms with their own lives (with the circumstances of the internal and external realities). According to this fact, the central focus of the therapeutic work with such patients should be formulated in the same way. The treatment process of this central focus occurs in six psychotherapeutic phases, each of which develops its thematic aspect. These phases can be conditionally placed in the following sequence: 1) the phase “building trust with the therapist”; 2) the phase of “making claims to/in the inner circle”; 3) the phase of “memories of one’s own achievements and good times” (the phase of “relative validation / verification” of the positive moments of one’s life, and therefore the positive qualities of one’s own personality); 4) the phase of “rethinking your life and understanding your own part in it”; 5) the phase “understanding the connection between one’s own life and a current illness”; 6) the phase of “forgiveness of oneself for the mistakes, finding new values in life”. Conclusions We have shown that the central focus of the experiences of patients with mental disorders manifested in the middle period of life (45-60 years) is the need to reconcile with their own lives. According to this fact, the central focus of therapeutic work with such patients should be object-oriented reconciliation with the circumstances of internal and external realities. The psychotherapeutic process proceeds in six separated phases. The therapist should differentiate therapeutic tactics and interpretive techniques in each of these phases. The therapist`s methods should be congruent with the actual focus of the patient's experiences and the patient's level of the integration of the Ego.

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Educational program “Communication in the Treatment Process” – description, goals, and theoretical background

Psychiatria i Psychologia Kliniczna ◽

10.15557/pipk.2021.0015 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (2) ◽

pp. 134-140

Author(s):

Aleksandra Wieczorek ◽

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Agnieszka Fusińska-Korpik ◽

Łukasz Cichocki ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mental Disorders ◽

Treatment Process ◽

Medical Personnel ◽

Theoretical Background ◽

Healthcare Personnel ◽

Patient Centered ◽

Patient Centered Medicine ◽

Research Findings ◽

Medical Recommendations

Effective medical communication is an extremely important aspect of patient-centered medicine. It allows for achieving better treatment outcomes and is of key importance in the case of patients experiencing mental problems. Research clearly indicates that the quality of communication is a fundamental element of medical services, which not only affects patient satisfaction, but can also reduce the risk of burnout among staff who have contact with patients. A sense of mutual understanding translates into trust and contributes to more conscientious adherence to medical recommendations. Considering the cooperation of all medical and non-medical personnel, high-quality communication reduces the risk of tensions and conflicts, as well as the number of complaints reported by patients. Both research findings and our own experience show that individuals with mental disorders often feel misunderstood, stigmatised, or ignored by healthcare personnel. Based on the above assumptions, the experts from Józef Babiński Specialist Hospital in Kraków developed their own program entitled “Communication in the Treatment Process.” It was implemented in 2018 by the Ministry of Health among over 2,500 professionals in the Małopolskie and Podkarpackie provinces. The aim of the project was to improve the communication skills of medical and non-medical personnel in the context of communication with patients with mental disorders. The paper describes in detail the theoretical background, the goals, and the course of the program.

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Lone Actor Terrorism

International Handbook of Threat Assessment ◽

10.1093/med-psych/9780190940164.003.0013 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 257-267

Author(s):

Paul Gill

Keyword(s):

General Population ◽

Mental Disorders ◽

Protective Factors ◽

Physical Space ◽

Sociodemographic Characteristics ◽

Main Research ◽

The Past ◽

Research Findings ◽

Online Forms ◽

The Relationship

This chapter outlines the main research findings in relation to lone actor terrorism from the past decade of work. The results are clustered across seven core themes. The authors explore (1) the heterogeneity of lone actors in terms of their sociodemographic characteristics; (2) the degree to which people within the lone actor’s social or physical space were aware of a plot developing; (3) the prevalence and forms of mental disorders within lone actor samples and how they differ from what you would expect in the general population; (4) the relationship between offline and online forms of radicalization; (5) their similarity with other forms of violent lone offenders who conduct violence in public spaces; (6) what attack planning looks like; and (7) the key role protective factors might play.

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Making the Case

Stress and Mental Disorders: Insights from Animal Models ◽

10.1093/med-psych/9780190697266.003.0002 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 29-56

Author(s):

Richard McCarty

Keyword(s):

Mental Disorders ◽

Stressful Life Events ◽

Association Studies ◽

Genome Wide Association Studies ◽

Psychiatric Genetics ◽

Nucleotide Polymorphisms ◽

Individual Genome ◽

Diagnostic Categories ◽

Genome Wide ◽

Research Findings

Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have revolutionized the field of psychiatric genetics by examining genetic variation at millions of single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in many thousands of individual genome using microarrays. The sample sizes for these studies range from tens of thousands on up. Results to date from GWAS have called into question the validity of current diagnostic categories in psychiatry. For example, there may be some level of genetic risk that is shared across many psychiatric disorders, with the final symptom clusters of a given disorder being shaped by other genetic, epigenetic, and environmental variables. Research findings on three mental disorders are evaluated to make the case that stressful life events play a crucial role in the etiology of mental disorders. The mental disorders discussed include schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. These findings set the stage for the remainder of the book.

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Towards the Estimation of an Efficient Benchmark Portfolio: The Case of Croatian Emerging Market

Zagreb International Review of Economics and Business ◽

10.1515/zireb-2017-0002 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 20 (s1) ◽

pp. 13-23 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Denis Dolinar ◽

Davor Zoričić ◽

Antonija Kožul

Keyword(s):

Emerging Market ◽

Expected Returns ◽

Trade Off ◽

Risk Return ◽

Market Index ◽

Benchmark Portfolio ◽

Out Of Sample ◽

Shrinkage Method ◽

Research Findings ◽

To Come

Abstract The fact that cap-weighted indices provide an inefficient risk-return trade-off is well known today. Various research approaches evolved suggesting alternative to cap-weighting in an effort to come up with a more efficient market index benchmark. In this paper we aim to use such an approach and focus on the Croatian capital market. We apply statistical shrinkage method suggested by Ledoit and Wolf (2004) to estimate the covariance matrix and follow the work of Amenc et al. (2011) to obtain estimates of expected returns that rely on risk-return trade-off. Empirical findings for the proposed portfolio optimization include out-of-sample and robustness testing. This way we compare the performance of the capital-weighted benchmark to the alternative and ensure that consistency is achieved in different volatility environments. Research findings do not seem to support relevant research results for the developed markets but rather complement earlier research (Zoričić et al., 2014).

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Hambatan Membaca Aksara Arab Bagi Anak Disleksia di Sanggar Baca Jendela Dunia

Buletin Al-Turas ◽

10.15408/bat.v22i2.4047 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 22 (2) ◽

pp. 303-323

Author(s):

Karlina Helmanita

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Method ◽

Learning To Read ◽

Alternative Method ◽

Informal Educators ◽

Research Findings ◽

To Come ◽

Social Reading

Abstrak Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hambatan anak disleksia ketika belajar membaca aksara Arab dengan melihat jenis disleksia yang dialami responden, mengidentifikasi hambatan yang dihadapi anak disleksia, memberikan metode alternatif guna meminimalisir hambatan membaca aksara Arab bagi anak-anak disleksia; mengetahui lebih dekat tahapan membaca yang dicapai anak diseleksia, sampai memberikan perlakuan (treatment) yang dapat membantu anak disleksia membaca aksara Arab secara berkelanjutan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan tehnik pengumpulan data secara deduktif-induktif secara bolak-balik sampai data dianggap cukup dan dapat mengantarkan pada temuan penelitian. Karenanya proses pengumpulan data menggunakan teknik observasi, rekaman, dan partisipasi aktif kepada 2 orang anak disleksia di Sanggar Baca Jendela Dunia. Temuan penelitian ini merekomendasikan kepada 1) Pelaku pendidikan non formal---guru ngaji, TK dan TP Alquran, dan mentor atau relawan Taman Bacaan Masyarakat (TBM) yang menangani baca tulis latin maupun Arab--- secara lebih sistematis, terprogram dalam menangani anak-anak disleksia ketika membaca aksara Arab, termasuk melalui baca al-Quran; 2) Orangtua dalam mendidik, membimbing, mengawasi, dan memberikan perhatian terhadap cara mengatasi hambatan membaca aksara Arab dapat ditangani secara setara dengan baca tulis latin; 3) Para penggiat di bidang linguistik Arab hendaknya dapat mengembangkan pendekatan, perlakuan (treatment) yang tepat untuk anak-anak disleksia, khususnya dalam penanganan kegiatan membaca aksara Arab. ---Abstract The goal of this research is to find out the handicaps of child’s dyslexia in learning to read Arabic letters by observing the type of dyslexia undergone by respondents, indentifying the handicaps occurred to dyslexia, providing alternative method in order to minimize the handicaps in learning Arabic letters for dyslexia; to get close to know reading steps achieved by dyslexia, giving treatment that can help dyslexia in learning Arabic letters continuesly. This research uses qualitative method by collecting deductive-inductive data adequately to come into a conclusion of this research. Therefore, the process of collecting data is by using observation, recording, and actively participation for two children dyslexia in Sanggar Baca Jendela Dunia. The research findings can give recommendations as follows: 1) informal educators, such as islamic teachers, kindergarten, and Al-Qur’an learning institution, and mentor or volunteers of Social Reading Institution (Taman Bacaan Masyarakat) who can handle Arabic reading-writing systematically and well-organized to cope with dyslexia in reading Arabic letters, including to read Al-Qur’an; 2) Parents in educating, guiding, observing, and to give attention to overcome the handicaps in reading Arabic letters can be handled equally to Latin alphabets; 3) The practioners of Arabic linguists should develop effective approach and treatment for dyslexia, especially in handling to read Arabic letters. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.556799

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Third Place Design Strategy for Commuter in Sub-urban (Case Study: Outdoor Public Space in Tangerang City, Indonesia)

Journal of Architectural Design and Urbanism ◽

10.14710/jadu.v3i1.8886 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 29-39

Author(s):

Mustika Kusumaning Wardhani ◽

Tomohiko Yoshida ◽

Alpraditia Malik

Keyword(s):

Public Space ◽

Leisure Activities ◽

Design Strategy ◽

Train Station ◽

Metropolitan City ◽

Tactical Urbanism ◽

Research Findings ◽

To Come ◽

The Impact

In recent years, Urban population density spreads towards suburbs of the metropolitan city as the impact of urbanisation. In Indonesia, Commuting activity does not only occur in the centre of metropolitan city Jakarta but spreads outside to the suburbs such as in Tangerang City. Commuting activities often cause stress, and some outdoor public spaces are expected to be healing space for recreation needs amidst a busy life. The lack of integration of urban design that supports commuting activities along with leisure activities is a problem that will be raised. This paper aims to evaluate the configuration of a potential location as the third space in Tangerang City infrastructure around bus stops and train station. Methods used are qualitative methods with a rationalistic approach. The research findings postulated three paradigms in Tactical Urbanism design strategy, which are: (1) Functionally, Tactical Urbanism can form a multipurpose proximity network that functions simultaneously between mobility and relaxation activities; (2) Socially, tactical urbanism design strategy can eliminate social segregation where there are no gaps to spend leisure time around Tangerang station for commuter, community, also tourist; (3) Visually, Tactical Urbanism can encourage people to come and sit for a while and become an icon of Tangerang City with the design of public open spaces integrated with infrastructure for transportation. Based on the above findings, a framework is conceptualised as an attempt to strengthen the tactical urbanism design strategy in the suburbs area.

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Betting on Canada: the immigration trajectories of Mexican professionals as international students

10.32920/ryerson.14647476.v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Claudia Iveth Suarez Zamora

Keyword(s):

International Students ◽

Qualitative Approach ◽

Financial Investment ◽

The Past ◽

Professional Careers ◽

Before And After ◽

Research Findings ◽

To Come ◽

Inclusive Society ◽

Push Factor

Canada has positioned itself as a destination for thousands of international students from all over the world. Arguably, by offering a relatively affordable education, and an inclusive society. Over the past two decades, the number of international students to Canada has not just increased, but also become more diverse by places of birth, age, marital status, education, and prior occupation. Even though many international students come to Canada when they are single young adults, some arrive with their families leaving behind professional careers back home. Using a qualitative approach, this research explores the motivations that prompt Mexican professionals to come to Canada as international students with their families. The research findings demonstrate that high levels of insecurity in Mexico was the number one push factor that motivated participants to make the decision to immigrate. Furthermore, for many this represents a significant financial investment that can require sacrifices both before and after immigrating. Key words: Mexico; international students; insecurity; immigration; professionals

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Problems of Accounting Professionals Residing in Istanbul and the Suggested Solutions

EMAJ Emerging Markets Journal ◽

10.5195/emaj.2018.150 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 18-27

Author(s):

Mustafa Uçar ◽

Cevdet Kızıl ◽

Oğuzhan Oğuz

Keyword(s):

Ethics Education ◽

Accounting Education ◽

Accounting Ethics ◽

Certified Public Accountants ◽

Public Authorities ◽

Accounting Professionals ◽

Research Findings ◽

Public Accountants ◽

To Come ◽

Education In Turkey

Some problems of accounting professionals in Turkey were solved with the introduction of Law on Public Accountants, Certified Public Accountants and Sworn-in Certified Public Accountants in 1989. However, many other problems still remain to be solved for accountants in Turkey as of 2018. There were two main objectives of this study. The first one was to identify the problems faced by accounting professionals living in Istanbul, Turkey and the second one was to come up with solutions for these problems. The eesearch took advantage of questionnaire methodology. According to research findings, accounting occupation doesn’t have a professional identity in Turkey. Also, accounting education given in universities is perceived as inadequate. The leading reason why accounting professionals are only considered as bookkeepers in Turkey is knowledge defficiencies. The main motivation behind choosing the accountant career path is commercial (monetary). The leading reason for lack of confidence against accountants in Turkey is ignorance of accounting ethics. Lack of practice is the leading deficiency concerning accounting education in Turkey. This is followed by insufficient accounting ethics education. Leading problems of accounting professionals in Turkish business life are economical. Our literature review shows that, expectations from public authorities, professional accounting chambers and bodies increase to solve the problems of accounting professionals. Thus, the suggested solutions by this study to eliminate determined problems of accounting professionals should be evaluated and considered by public authorities, professional accounting chambers and bodies. Moreover, effective communication, coordination and agreement on legal arrangements must be present among accounting professionals, chambers, bodies and public authorities to solve the problems of accounting professionals residing in Istanbul, Turkey.

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