Existential therapies and the extended evolutionary meta-model: Turning existential philosophy into process-based therapy
Existential therapies and the extended evolutionary meta-model: Turning existential philosophy into process-based therapy
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Evaluating the effectiveness of a parent training protocol based on an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy philosophy of parenting
Thirty-four parents were referred by their CPS caseworkers to participate in one of two ACT for Parenting workshops. These workshops followed a 12 hour treatment protocol based on an acceptance and commitment therapy philosophy of parenting. Briefly, an ACT philosophy of parenting maintains that effective parenting requires awareness and acceptance of thoughts and feelings as they occur in the context of the parent-child relationship.
Behavioural Activation Therapy: Philosophy, Concepts, and Techniques
Behavioural Activation (BA) therapy is a stand-alone evidence-based treatment for
depression and also is being applied to anxiety with promising outcomes. Essentially,
BA involves structured therapy aimed at increasing the amount of activity in a
person’s daily life, so that he or she comes into contact with sources of positive
reinforcement for clinically healthy behaviours. Originally, contemporary BA was
Common grounds: Nietzsche’s philosophy, natural sciences and Radical Behaviorism
Abstract: Frederick Nietzsche’s writings have been widely influential and extensively interpreted; his philosophy has been almost exclusively seen through the lenses of humanistic and philosophical disciplines and usually taken to support controversial worldviews. In this paper, it is not our intent to provide the “right” version of this philosopher’s thinking, but rather, to explore some connections that might be relevant from a Radical Behavioral viewpoint.
A Philosophy of Science for Psychology
This is a presentation on philosophy of science I use for my courses at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth.
A Philosophy of Science for Psychology
This is a presentation on philosophy of science I use for my courses at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth.