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APPLICATION OF META-COGNITIVE THERAPY IN THE TREATMENT OF GENERALISED ANXIETY DISORDER

PRIMJENA METAKOGNITIVNE TERAPIJE U TRETMANU GENERALIZIRANOG ANKSIOZNOG POREMEĆAJA

Author(s): Diana Riđić,Džejna Ćapin / Language(s): Bosnian / Issue: 3/2013

Keywords: meta-cognitive therapy techniques; the techniques of the delayed process of worry; detached mindfulness; generalized anxiety disorder

Meta-cognitive therapy is focused on the individual’s relationship to his own thoughts and processes of thinking. According to meta-cognitive theoretical approach, emotional disorder occurs because the mistaken beliefs about the process of thinking cause the pattern of responses about personal experience that reflects the emotions and reinforces negative ideas. The aim of this paper is to provide presentation of meta-cognitive model of generalized anxiety disorder, the structure of the treatment according to the principles of meta-cognitive therapy and an overview of basic meta-cognitive technique in the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder. Key cognitive characteristic of generalized anxiety disorder is worry. There are beliefs about the effectiveness of worry in the prevention of danger, beliefs about uncontrollability of worrying and believes that worry can lead to physical, psychological and social catastrophe. Activation of these beliefs on meta-cognitive level makes people continuously engaged in the process of worry which causes specific answers at the behavioral, cognitive and emotional level. Treatment focuses on testing more effective response to the thoughts in such a way that the patient reveals that worries are not uncontrollable. The first stage of the treatment focuses on understanding of the problem in collaboration with the patient, through the use of the meta-cognitive model of the disorder. The second stage of the treatment applies meta-cognitive techniques in order to modify distorted beliefs about the process of worry. The last stage of the treatment focuses on the adoption of a new plan for the processing and the prevention of return of symptoms. Basic meta-cognitive techniques applied in treatment of generalized anxiety disorder include: techniques of the delay the process of worry and detached mindfulness. Using the above techniques client adopts a new way of processing, while standard method of cognitive-behavioral therapy, Socrates’ dialogue and behavioral experiment are applied to modify positive and negative meta-cognitive beliefs. The results of various studies on the rate of recovery and the effects of the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder, confirm the advantages of meta-cognitive model of GAD treatment in comparison to the classical cognitive behavioral model

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OSTRAVA JOURNAL OF ENGLISH PHILOLOGY, FILOZOFICKÁ FAKULTA OSTRAVSKÉ UNIVERZITY V OSTRAVĚ VOL. 5, NO. 2, 2013, 164 P.

OSTRAVA JOURNAL OF ENGLISH PHILOLOGY, FILOZOFICKÁ FAKULTA OSTRAVSKÉ UNIVERZITY V OSTRAVĚ VOL. 5, NO. 2, 2013, 164 P.

Author(s): Amelia Precup / Language(s): English / Issue: 1/2016

Published under the aegis of the Faculty of Arts, University of Ostrava, each issue of Ostrava Journal of English Philology offers a collection of interesting and intriguing articles on topical questions. Since 2009, the journal has contributed to the advancement of English philological studies by publishing original research in the fields of English literature, cultural studies, linguistics, and translation studies. Ostrava Journal of English Philology appears twice a year and is available to researchers everywhere via the ERIH PLUS database and on the journal’s webpage. The content of each issue is organised into four sections, namely literature and culture, linguistics and translation studies, book reviews, and news/ announcements.

Examination of self-compassion as a mediator of the relationship between academic burnout and mental health in Payame Noor University (PNU) students of Dareshahr City

Examination of self-compassion as a mediator of the relationship between academic burnout and mental health in Payame Noor University (PNU) students of Dareshahr City

Author(s): Maryam Zeinivand,Samira Moradi,Zahra Norouzi,Esmatallah Khalili,Abbas Ramazani / Language(s): English / Issue: 19/2017

Keywords: mediating effects; self-compassion; academic burnout; mental health

The aim of this study is to examine the impact of self-compassion as a mediator of the relationship between academic burnout and mental health in PNU students. The population consisted of Payame Noor University (PNU) students of Dareshahr City. A sample of 200 students was selected using mono-step cluster sampling. We took measures of public health (Goldberg & Hillier, 1979), self- compassion (Neff, 2003a) and academic burnout (Hashemi Shabani, Bazrafkan, & Azizi, 2013). Data analysis was conducted using the regression analysis in SPSS. The results showed that self- compassion was a mediator of the relationship between academic burnout and mental health and modulates the effects of academic burnout on mental health. In addition, self-compassion negatively correlated with academic burnout and mental health. Self- compassion also had a positive relationship with mental health. This study is a framework for understanding the mediating effects of self-compassion and the relationship between self- compassion, mental health and academic burnout.

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults W. Retz and R. G. Klein (Eds)

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults W. Retz and R. G. Klein (Eds)

Author(s): Máté Kapitány-Fövény / Language(s): English / Issue: 4/2014

Keywords: book review; psychology; adults; hyperactivity disorder; attention deficit;

Review of: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults W. Retz and R. G. Klein (Eds) KARGER, 2010, 192 pp. ISSN 1662-4874, Vol. 176 by: Máté Kapitány-Fövény

PHENOMENON AND CONCEPT OF CANON: FROM CANONICAL FORM TO "CREATIVITY SPIRIT" IN CHRISTIANITY

PHENOMENON AND CONCEPT OF CANON: FROM CANONICAL FORM TO "CREATIVITY SPIRIT" IN CHRISTIANITY

Author(s): Svetlana Viktorivna Osadchaya / Language(s): English / Issue: 1/2018

Keywords: canon; initial form; liturgical and singing tradition; cult;

The purpose of the research. The article analyzes the canon phenomenon and concept in a wide discursive field – from the consideration of canonical rules, canonical form to their realization in cantatory culture in general, and composer creativity in particular. Research methodology assumes the use of the following general scientific methods: typological – to identify key characteristics of the canonical phenomenon, philosophical and aesthetic, musicological analytical, historical and cultural methods. Along with these methods, in order to identify the conditions and structural and semantic aspects of the canon phenomenon, it is also necessary to use the systemic approach, which makes it possible to study comprehensively the object at various but interrelated levels. Scientific novelty consists in defining the canon phenomenon and concept as one of the leading cultural universals and key concepts of the Orthodox singing traditions and in Orthodox culture, in general. Conclusions. The evolution of Orthodox singing and the development of musical-liturgical style caused by it are initiated by the manifestation of the canon phenomenon, hence, the canonical phenomenon can be considered as a creative factor of this tradition, on the one hand, and as a necessary condition for the existence of liturgical-singing tradition, on the other hand. The Orthodox singing tradition acquires an autonomous music-style system as a unity of liturgical everyday and author musical and language installations.

Conceptualizing gambling disorder with the process model of emotion regulation

Conceptualizing gambling disorder with the process model of emotion regulation

Author(s): Guyonne Rogier,Patrizia Velotti / Language(s): English / Issue: 2/2018

Keywords: gambling disorder; emotion regulation; alexithymia; impulsivity; metacognition

Introduction: Nowadays, gambling disorder (GD) is a worldwide health issue and there is a growing need to both improve our understanding of this disorder and to tailor specific interventions for its treatment. Moreover, theoretical models and preliminary empirical results suggest that difficulty in regulating emotional states might be involved in GD. However, literature describing clinical and theoretical aspects of emotional dysregulation among pathological gamblers (PGs) shows a lack of systematic description. Objectives: We aimed to provide, within an exhaustive theoretical framework of emotion regulation (ER) processing, empirical evidence supporting a conceptual model of GD as an ER affliction. Methods: We commented on empirical evidence on the relationship between ER and GD in the light of two main conceptual models of emotion (dys)regulation. Results: The results suggest there are actual deficits of ER processing among PGs, manifesting themselves through different ways and in different steps of the ER timeline. In addition, dysregulation of positive emotions may play a central role in GD. From a clinical point of view, we pointed out that deficits in ER might be multiple in nature and an assessment for GD should be accurate to identify the specific components accounting for the development and maintenance of the disorder. It should also orientate the clinician in selecting therapeutic objectives. Conclusions: The nature of emotional states that are difficult to regulate might account for the GD severity and indicate the subtype of PGs the patient belongs to. Treatment programs should be tailored on the specificity of PGs.

CHAMBER MUSIC EXPLORATIONS FOR MEDITATION

CHAMBER MUSIC EXPLORATIONS FOR MEDITATION

Author(s): János Zsolt Imre / Language(s): English / Issue: 1/2019

Keywords: music; music explorations; effects of music; music for meditation; elements of music;

Music evokes a wide range of feelings, from excitement to relaxation, enjoyment to sadness, fear to relief, and even mixtures of these. The following paper presents exploratory compositions and related research prepared for fulfilment to create chamber music for meditation. The paper is divided in three parts. The first part is focusing on background research about meditation. It includes an overview of meditation including a short history, its origins, the effects of music and its benefits in meditation. The second part briefly discusses the music elements and its influences. The third part of the paper describes and analyses the musical compositions. Each piece is deliberated in detail, to provide an understanding of the creative process and devices used in preparing, framing and composing the pieces. The pieces are written for string quartet and percussion instruments. The result of this work is the creation of new pieces that fulfill the purpose and a practical illustration of compositional processes.

Group Psychotherapies in Eating Disorders

Group Psychotherapies in Eating Disorders

Author(s): F. Elif Ergüney Okumuş,Ezgi Deveci / Language(s): English / Issue: 3/2019

Keywords: group psychotherapy;eating disorders;

Eating disorders are one of the major psychiatric disorders that cause serious health problems. Although treatment methods are highly developed, the desired treatment level has not been reached yet. So, a full remission can only be achieved in half of the patients who applied for treatment. For a full recovery, a long-term treatment model which has been applied by a multidisciplinary team is recommended, but these treatments can be very costly. As in all psychological problems, it is very important to handle relational factors in the treatment of eating disorders and it is considered that if relational factors are the focus of interventions, it will enhance the effectiveness of treatment. This study examines how group psychotherapies are applied in different types of eating disorders, their theoretical origins, the focuses of practice and their effectiveness. In the light of the findings, it is understood that group psychotherapies are promising therapeutic options in terms of therapeutic efficacy and cost-effectiveness, which can be preferred for appropriate cases.

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Author(s): Karel Hájek / Language(s): Czech / Issue: 1/2016

Keywords: Psychotherapeutic skills;

Review of: Karel Hájek - PSYCHOTERAPEUTICKÉ DOVEDNOSTI - Sannwald, R., Schukte-Markwor, M., Resch, F. (ed.): Brno, Emitos 2015, 172 stran., pøeložil Petr Babka

Dealing with Feeling: Emotion, Affect, and the Qualitative Research Encounter

Dealing with Feeling: Emotion, Affect, and the Qualitative Research Encounter

Author(s): Asta Rau / Language(s): English / Issue: 1/2020

Keywords: Emotion; Affect; Affective Practice; Interpretative Repertoires; Qualitative Research Encounter; Researcher Subjectivity; Intersubjectivity; Power; Mindfulness

Emotion and affect are different, yet intricately interwoven. Emotions such as fear, joy, or sadness are biological in as far as they are physically felt, but they are relational in as far as they are more fully experienced. Affect arises out of the relational quality of emotion—it consists of the myriad ways in which emotions are embodied, expressed, and enacted. Emotion and affect are influenced by their physical and symbolic contexts. In terms of physical context, data for this article were collected from two different research studies and several sites in the Free State Province of South Africa. Two forms of data were collected: verbal data and images/artworks. In terms of symbolic context, these verbal and visual forms of language and their functioning were explored to generate insights on the social construction of emotion and affect. Margaret Wetherell’s work provides a theoretical basis for analyzing emotion and affect. Rather than conceptualizing emotion in terms of obscure or esoteric formulations, her “practice-based” approach grounds the study of emotion by examining its manifestation in actions. When taken together, action and practice imply pattern and order, form and function, process and consequence. Both projects featured in this paper are sensitive studies that stir emotion. This is fertile ground for exploring emotion and affect in participants’ narratives. It is also fertile ground for exploring how emotion and affect may influence the qualitative researcher and the research process itself. Accordingly, this paper offers an additional layer of analysis on the functioning of intersubjectivity, power, emotion, and affect in the research encounter. Concluding insights endorse the practice of mindfulness as a fruitful approach to manage researcher subjectivity in the qualitative research encounter.

Psychophysiological effects of practicing static qigong meditation in breast cancer survivors

Psychophysiological effects of practicing static qigong meditation in breast cancer survivors

Author(s): Georgel Arhip,Ion Dafinoiu,Gabriela Monica Assante,Dan Vlad Filimon,Dănuț Constantin Irimia / Language(s): English / Issue: 3/2019

Keywords: breast cancer survivors; static qigong; psychophysiological effects;

Background: Cancer treatment can result in severe impairments regarding patients quality oflife, such as persistent fatigue, sleep disturbance, and a series of psychological conditionsranging from fear or sadness to anxiety or even depression. Various forms of meditation havebeen studied in association with the reduction of symptoms related to cancer and cancertherapy. The growing number of breast cancer survivors triggers the need of a betterattention in clinical practice regarding their quality of life.Objectives: The aim of the present research consists in investigating the extent to whichmeditation, specifically, static qigong as a psychotherapeutic method, is effective inameliorating impairments in breast cancer survivors.Method: Thirty-one breast cancer survivors participated in the research. The subjects thatnever practiced meditation were invited to join a research during which they had to practicestatic qigong meditation, once a day, for five weeks. Several psychophysiological indicatorssuch as, plasma cortisol level, electrodermal reaction, palms temperature, oxygen saturationin the blood, anxiety levels, illness perception were measured before and after theintervention, and social support and personality features before intervention.Results: The results of the paired samples t-tests suggest that after the five-week interventionlower cortisol levels were obtained, as well as a better electrodermal reaction, increased palms

Barbara L. Fredrickson, The Power of Positive Emotions. How to overcome negativism and become more optimistic, Bucharest, Litera Publishing House, 2019

Barbara L. Fredrickson, Puterea emoţiilor pozitive. Cum să depăşeşti negativismul şi să devii mai optimist, Bucureşti, Editura Litera, 2019

Author(s): Septimiu Chelcea / Language(s): Romanian / Issue: 44/2019

A Study on the Relations among Work Pressure, Emotional Intelligence, and Subjective Well-Being of Kindergarten Teachers

A Study on the Relations among Work Pressure, Emotional Intelligence, and Subjective Well-Being of Kindergarten Teachers

Author(s): You LI,Han ZHANG / Language(s): English / Issue: 73/2021

Keywords: kindergarten; emotional intelligence; working pressure; subjective well-being; social awareness;

The globalization development of the world allows the economic development presenting knowledge. Talent cultivation is similar to long-term investment that the importance cannot be neglected. Moreover, low birth rate in current society has each child being the treasure of the parents, who spoil the children with permissive parenting and do not realize the immaturity and low self-control of children in the preschool stage to result in children's deviant behaviors and teachers’ increasing workload and pressure. Aiming at kindergarten teachers in Jiangsu as the research objects, total 380 copies of questionnaire are distributed, and 277 valid copies are retrieved, with the retrieval rate 72%. The research results are summarized as below: Kindergarten teachers are general people who have emotion and cannot exercise forbearance for everything. For this reason, school organizations should be considerate of kindergarten teachers’ emotional labor problems, parents and the mass society should treat teachers’ work with objective perspective and putting themselves in the place. Using individual emotional intelligence to achieve personal emotional accommodation in the process is an important strategy for kindergarten teachers; In the cultivation process, kindergarten teachers stress on evaluating children's level, strength, and weakness for individualized instruction. Step-by-step design of learning content aims to emphasize the importance of rational evaluation. In this case, special education teachers with better emotional intelligence performance could well apply rational evaluation and emotional accommodation strategies, reduce working pressure, and enhance subjective well-being; Kindergarten organizations could properly support teachers with time flexibility to reduce kindergarten teachers dealing with class affairs or other problems with extra time. Cooperation among people would help deal with problems and promote individual positive affect. According to the research results, suggestions are eventually proposed, expecting to help kindergarten teachers present higher commitment and better effectiveness on the teaching performance to promote the overall education quality.

The psychological impact of aesthetic procedures on the young patient

The psychological impact of aesthetic procedures on the young patient

Author(s): Ioana Alina Halip,Laura Gheucă Solovăstru,Laura Stătescu,Ioana A Popescu,Adriana-Ionela Pătraşcu,Andra Georgiana Salahoru,Bogdan Marian Tarcău,Alina Stîncanu,Doinita TEMELIE-OLINICI,Dan VÂŢĂ / Language(s): English / Issue: 3/2021

Keywords: Aesthetic procedures;body dissatisfaction;psychological outcomes;quality of life;psychosocial health;

The field of aesthetic medicine is a trend in modern medicine and nowadays patients not only want to be healthy, they also want to enjoy life, be fit and minimize the effects of physiological aging. Societal acceptance of aesthetic procedures is increasing and desire to improve the external appearance may be related to the extensive media coverage which basically increases the considered benefits. Young patients should understand that results of surgical aesthetical procedures may lead to permanent change. A complete assessment of reason why the young patient wishes to have the procedure, and what difference the patient thinks it will make to his/her life, should be undertaken. Poor psychological outcomes are possible and unrealistic expectations may should warn the doctor against procedure until the patient is emotionally mature and may need a psychological referral in order to maintain the psychosocial health and improve the quality of life.

The Effect of Social Distance from a Construal Level Theory Perspective: The Role of Self-Compassion

Kurgu Seviyesi Kuramı Perspektifinden Sosyal Uzaklığın Etkisi: Öz-Şefkatin Rolü

Author(s): Gaye Solmazer,Türker Özkan / Language(s): Turkish / Issue: 23/2022

Keywords: Construal Level Theory; self-compassion; social distance; abstraction;

The aim of this study is to examine the role of self-compassion in construing socially distant or near events within the framework of Construal Level Theory (CLT). It is hypothesized that as self-compassion scores increase, people who make decisions for themselves will give less importance to low-level features, and those who make suggestions for another person will give less importance to high-level features. In this study, the Self-Compassion Scale, the Behavior Identification Form and the task of choosing an assignment partner was used. Participants who were randomly assigned to one of the two conditions, were asked to either choose an assignment partner themselves or suggest an assignment partner for another person. In addition, they were asked to evaluate the importance of some characteristics of the two possible partners. The participants were 187 students (107 females, 80 males; Mage= 22.37, SDage = 3.10). The mixed ANOVA indicated that the effect of social distance on construal level was in an unexpected direction. Specifically, when individuals chose an assignment partner for themselves, the importance of the highlevel feature was significantly greater as compared to the importance of the low-level feature. However, there was no significant difference between attribute importance when individuals made suggestions for another person. Hence, this study did not provide support for the premises of the CLT in general. Bootstrap analyses revealed that the interaction effect of social distance and self-compassion on the importance of the low-level feature was significant. In addition, regression analysis showed the relationship between self-compassion and trait construal level. It can be argued that this study presents a preliminary finding regarding the relationship between self-compassion and construal level.

VALUE ORIENTATION AND THE FEELING OF COMPASSION IN THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC IN STUDENTS

VALUE ORIENTATION AND THE FEELING OF COMPASSION IN THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC IN STUDENTS

Author(s): Catalin-Iulian Dragan / Language(s): English / Issue: 2/2022

Keywords: compassion; emotion; students; covid-19; pandemic; social;

Since ancient times, to survive this society it has required affectivity, empathy and compassion. Thus in a world of speed, a world that seems to have lost nature, we can see that these feelings are actually necessary. Without them, humanity would be represented by robots, which would have a stable schedule, work without communication and cooperation. Daily we take part in the sufferings and joys of others, our vocation as persons is to help them, to develop them, to get them out of the deadlock, but also to be present at their joys. Human behavior must be full of delicacy, purity, transparency, showing deep compassion through these feelings of ours.

REALIZING SELF-SUFFICIENCY ECONOMY THROUGH THE EIGHTFOLD PATH: A SHARED RESPONSIBILITY BETWEEN THE THAI ROYAL GOVERNMENT AND THE BUDDHIST FAITH

REALIZING SELF-SUFFICIENCY ECONOMY THROUGH THE EIGHTFOLD PATH: A SHARED RESPONSIBILITY BETWEEN THE THAI ROYAL GOVERNMENT AND THE BUDDHIST FAITH

Author(s): Wanlapha Phongphan,Mia Borromeo-Eballo / Language(s): English / Issue: 2/2022

Keywords: Self-sufficiency Economy; moderation; Buddhism; Eightfold Path; Royal Government; Thailand

It can be noticed that the practice of Buddhism in Thailand goes beyond the four walls of a Buddhist temple simply because members are expected to incorporate their faith into their way of life. Such being the case, this article examines how the Eightfold Path of the Buddhist tradition is being integrated into various aspects of Thai life especially when His Royal Highness King Bhumibol Aduljadej initiated in 1997 the philosophy of Self-Sufficiency Economy and inspired His people to fulfill it. The said model puts a high premium on living and behaving for the people by considering moderation, rationality, immunity (prudence), and the use of knowledge guided by moral precepts from the family level as components necessary for surviving crises and achieving sustainability amidst social, political, economic, and environmental concerns due to the impact of globalization. This article substantiates how the Self-Sufficiency Economy has been realized in different areas of Thai society by presenting holistic efforts or concrete cases that indicate the Eightfold Path among Thais using aesthetic appreciation theory. Thus, this paper describes how the Thai Royal Government and Buddhism fulfill their shared responsibility in maintaining balanced economic forces, environmental preservation, cultural and spiritual values, and good governance.

Heart and Mind Practice

Praktyka serca i umysłu

Author(s): Ilona Klimek / Language(s): Polish / Issue: 808/2022