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CARLOS ALBIZU UNIVERSITY
SAN JUAN CAMPUS
MASTER SYLLABUS
PSYC-617: ADVANCED TECHNIQUES OF PSYCHOTHERAPY
CREDITS: 3 CONTACT HOURS: 45
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this course is to advance the knowledge base and therapeutic skills in
psychotherapy. Application and integration of therapeutic models in the management of
clinical cases will be emphasized. The integration of theory and practice in the
application of techniques will be stressed. Also, the student will be exposed to the
epistemological and scientific bases of the psychotherapy process. We will discuss
critical issues on the effectiveness and efficacy of different types of psychotherapy.
PRE-REQUISITES
PSYC-515: Comparative Theories of Personality and Psychotherapy; PSYC-516:
Techniques of Psychotherapy
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate competence in case conceptualization and therapeutic management.
2. Analyze different models of case conceptualization and management, and
discuss their implications to clinical practice.
3. Apply integrative models in the management of clinical cases.
4. Demonstrate knowledge in the scientific standing of different forms of
psychotherapy, in terms of their effectiveness and efficacy.
5. Know and distinguish the underlying epistemological basis of different types
of case conceptualizations.
REQUIRED TEXT BOOKS
Bernal, G. & A. Martínez-Taboas (Eds.), (2007). Teoría y práctica de la psicoterapia en
Puerto Rico. Hato Rey, PR: Publicaciones Puertorriqueñas.
Link: http://www.publicacionespr.com/cgi-bin/show_libro.cgi?id=294
ISBN: 1-932243-62-3
Gabbard, G.O., Holmes, J., & Beck, J.S. (Eds.). (2007). Oxford Textbook of
Psychotherapy. USA: Oxford University Press.
Link: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-
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keywords=Oxford+textbook+of+Psychotherapy.&x=18&y=19
ISBN: 978-0-19-852064-1
Snyder, C. R., & Ingram, R. E. (Eds.) (2000). Handbook of psychological change. New
York: Wiley.
Link: http://www.amazon.com/Handbook-Psychological-Change-Psychotherapy-
Processes/dp/0471241911
ISBN: 978-0-471-24191-1
ITINERARY OF CLASS UNITS
Unit 1: Conceptualization in psychotherapy: A review
Unit 2: Cultural sensitive psychotherapy
Unit 3: Advanced techniques in psychotherapy: Hypnotic techniques
Unit 4: Advanced techniques in psychotherapy: The use of forgiveness,
acceptance and mindfulness in psychotherapy
Unit 5: The use of integrative models in psychotherapy
Unit 6: The use of evidence-based psychotherapy with special
populations: Panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder
Unit 7: Mit-term examination
Unit 8: The use of evidence-based psychotherapy with special
populations: Major Depressive disorder
Unit 9: The use of evidence-based psychotherapy with special
populations: Crisis intervention, trauma, and brief
psychotherapy
Unit 10: The use of evidence-based psychotherapy with special
populations: Women and GLBT issues in psychotherapy
Unit 11: Issues related to the Therapist-Client relationship such as:
transference and countertranference
Unit 12: Managing the difficult client: Resistance in psychotherapy.
Unit 13: Psychotherapy research in clinical practice
Unit 14: Final Examination
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COURSE CONTACT HOURS
Professors who teach the course must divide the contact hours the following way:
1. Face-to-face time in the classroom must not be less than 40.0 hours (16 classes, 2.5
hours each class).
2. For the remaining hours (5 hours), students will conduct research projects or
homework outside the classroom. These projects or homework will include, but are
not limited to, case conceptualizations, research paper, or case analysis.
METHODOLOGY
The specific methodology will be selected by the professor who offers the course. These
techniques could include, but are not limited to: conferences by the professor, group
discussions of assigned reading, class research projects, student presentations, individual
meetings with student presentations, and subgroups in the classroom.
EDUCATIONAL TECHNIQUES
The professor who offers the course will select the specific educational techniques.
These techniques could include, but are not limited to: debates, practical demonstrations,
films/videos/DVD, simulations, slide shows utilizing PowerPoint type software, forums,
and virtual chat discussions.
EVALUATION
The specific methodology will be selected by the professor who offers the course. These
methodologies could include, but are not limited to: term papers, projects, literature
reviews, exams and class presentations.
RESEARCH COMPETENCIES
Although this course has been designed to develop mainly clinical skills, it also intends to
develop the following research competencies for Ph.D. and Psy.D. students:
1. Formulate a treatment plan that is consonant with the present clinical
guidelines on the differential effectiveness of psychotherapy.
2. The student will explore the research literature on the effectiveness of
psychotherapy with targeted symptoms and special populations.
3. The student will examine the empirical literature on the process of
psychotherapeutic change and its relationship with an effective outcome in
individual cases.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Class attendance is mandatory for all students. After two unexcused absences, the
student will be dropped from the class, unless the professor recommends otherwise.
When a student misses a class, he/she is responsible for the material presented in class.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
Students that need special accommodations should request them directly to the professor
during the first week of class.
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COURSE UNITS
UNIT 1: CONCEPTUALIZATION IN PSYCHOTHERAPY: A REVIEW
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will understand the similarities and
differences in the basic assumptions behind the principal theoretical models in
psychotherapy. Emphasis will be given to the ways in which each school of thought
contributes to a new understanding of normal and abnormal human behavior. The
integration of the models will be explored. Also, the student will be exposed to the
scientific and epistemological work of Kuhn, Laudan, Lakatos, and others.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Discuss the major differences and similarities in the basic assumptions about human
behavior implicit in the principal schools of therapeutic theory and practice of
psychotherapy.
2. Analyze the different epistemological and methodological approaches that characterize
the principal schools of psychotherapy.
3. Analyze the influence of culture upon models of psychotherapy.
4. Analyze and interpret the ways in which the different models complement each other and
how they can be integrated in the practice of psychotherapy.
ASSIGNED READINGS:
Prochaska, J. O. (2000). Change at different stages. In C. R. Snyder & R. E. Ingram
(Eds.), Handbook of psychological change (pp. 109-127). New York: Wiley.
Westen, D. (2000). Integrative psychotherapy: Integrating psychodynamic and cognitive
behavioral theory and technique. In C. R. Snyder & R. E. Ingram (Eds.),
Handbook of psychological change (pp. 217-242). New York: Wiley.
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UNIT 2: CULTURAL SENSITIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will develop sensitivity and competence to
work with diversity issues in the therapeutic relationship. The place of cultural influences will be
illustrated with case examples.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Discuss epistemological issues about the way that clinical knowledge is interpreted
during the initial evaluation.
2. Discuss the empirical literature on how biases and conceptual prejudices can affect
the initial evaluation of a client.
3. Analyze how a biopsychosocial approach can enrich the conceptualization of a
case.
4. Discuss how cultural variables and individual differences must be included in any
case conceptualization.
ASSIGNED READINGS:
Gabbard, G.O. (Ed.), Holmes, J. (Ed.), & Beck, J.S. (Ed.). (2007). Oxford Textbook of
Psychotherapy. USA: Oxford University Press.
Chapter 36-Cross cultural psychotherapy
Foulks, E. F. (2002). Cultural issues of psychotherapy. In M. Hersen & W. Sledge
(Eds.), Encyclopedia of psychotherapy (pp. 603-614). New York:
Academic Press.
Sue, W.D. & Sue, D. (2008). Counseling the culturally diverse: Theory and practice. (5nd
ed.). New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons.
Chapter 7- Culturally appropriate Intervention Strategies
Chapter 13- Minority group therapists: Working with majority and other minority
clients
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UNIT 3: ADVANCED TECHNIQUES IN PSYCHOTHERAPY: HYPNOTIC
TECHNIQUES
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will learn various hypnotic techniques.
Through the discussion of current research and empirically-based studies, students will be able to
identify the appropriate use of the techniques.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Discuss the various conditions and disorders that may be treated with hypnotic
techniques.
2. Discuss and analyze the empirical literature regarding the use of hypnotic
techniques.
3. Analyze the effectiveness of hypnosis in psychological treatment.
ASSIGNED READINGS:
Alladin, A., Sabatini, L. & Amundson, J.K. (2007). What should we mean by empirical
validation in hypnotherapy: Evidence-based practice in clinical hypnosis. Special
issue: Evidence-based practice clinical hypnosis--part 1. International Journal of
Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 55(2), 115-130.
Elkins, G., Marcus, J. & Bates, J. (2006). Intensive hypnotherapy for smoking cessation:
A prospective study. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental
Hypnosis, 54(3), 303-315.
Gabbard, G.O. (Ed.), Holmes, J. (Ed.), & Beck, J.S. (Ed.). (2007). Oxford Textbook of
Psychotherapy. USA: Oxford University Press. Chapter
Gezundhajt, H. (2007). An evolution of the historical origins of hypnotism prior to the
twentieth century: Between spirituality and subconscious. Contemporary
Hypnosis, 24(4), 178-194.
Gottsegen, D.N. (2003). Curing bedwetting on the spot: A review of one-session cures.
Clinical Pediatrics, 42(3), 273-275.
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UNIT 4: ADVANCED TECHNIQUES IN PSYCHOTHERAPY: THE USE OF
FORGIVENESS, ACCEPTANCE AND MINDFULNESS IN
PSYCHOTHERAPY
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will understand the concepts of
mindfulness, forgiveness and acceptance within the therapeutic process. Students will
understand the impact the use of forgiveness, acceptance and mindfulness has in the
client.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Explain the basic assumptions presented about the use of this approach in
psychotherapy.
2. Apply and discuss the approach and techniques that have a scientific and
research support.
3. Discuss the psychotherapeutic impact and changes that may occur after the
intervention.
ASSIGNED READINGS:
Anderson, Nicole D.; Lau, Mark A.; Segal, Zindel, V. (2007). Mindfulness-based stress
reduction and attentional control. Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy, 14(6),
449-463.
Davis L.W, Strasburger, A.M., & Brown L.F. (2007). Mindfulness: an intervention for
anxiety in schizophrenia. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing & Mental Health
Services, 45(11), 22-29.
Schure, M.B., Christopher, J. & Christopher, S. (2008). Mind–body medicine and the art
of self-care: Teaching mindfulness to counseling students through yoga,
meditation, and qigong Journal of Counseling & Development. 86, 47-56.
Teasdale, J.D., Williams, J. & Mark G.(2000). Prevention of relapse/recurrence in major
depression by mindfullness-based cognitive therapy. Journal of Consulting &
Clinical Psychology, 68(4), 615-623.
Greenberg, L.J, Warwar, S.H. & Malcolm, W.M. (2008). Differential effects of emotion-
focused therapy and psychoeducation in facilitating forgiveness and letting go of
emotional injuries. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 55(2), 185-196.
Wade, N.G., Johnson, C.V. & Meyer, J.E (2008).Understanding concerns about
interventions to promote forgiveness: A review of the literature. Psychotherapy:
Theory, Research, Practice, Training, 45(1), 88-102.
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UNIT 5: THE USE OF INTEGRATIVE MODELS IN PSYCHOTHERAPY
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will understand how to construct a systematic
integration of different theoretical contributions. The student will explore and understand the
epistemological and scientific basis of such integrative efforts.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Explain the basic assumptions of different systems of psychotherapy, which
promote the integration of different levels of analysis in the psychotherapy process.
2. Apply and discuss those integrative models that have a scientific and research
support.
3. Compare and contrast the similarities, differences and complementary
elements of integrate models and their implications for case conceptualization,
evaluation and therapeutic interventions.
4. Design an integrated treatment plan with emphasis on a clinical conceptualization
that is testable.
ASSIGNED READINGS:
Bernal, G. & A. Martínez-Taboas (Eds.), (2005). Teoría y práctica de la psicoterapia en
Puerto Rico. Hato Rey, PR: Publicaciones Puertorriqueñas. Chapter 8
Gabbard, G.O. (Ed.), Holmes, J. (Ed.), & Beck, J.S. (Ed.). (2007). Oxford Textbook of
Psychotherapy. USA: Oxford University Press. Chapter 10
Kazdin, A. E. (2001). Progression of therapy research and clinical application of
treatment require better understanding of the change process. Clinical
Psychology, 8, 143-151.
Stricker, G., & Gold, J. (2003). Integrative approaches to psychotherapy. In A. S.
Gurman & S. B. Messer (Eds.), Essential psychotherapies (pp.317-349). New
York: Guilford.
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UNIT 6: THE USE OF EVIDENCE-BASED PSYCHOTHERAPY WITH
SPECIAL POPULATIONS: PANIC DISORDER AND GENERALIZED
ANXIETY DISORDER
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will understand the treatments most
commonly used to treat panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. Students will
review current literature and empirically-based interventions.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Discuss the main and key empirical and clinical findings on the effectiveness
of psychotherapy for panic and anxiety disorders.
2. Discuss the importance of clinical conceptualizations and interventions
anchored in the empirical outcome research for anxiety and panic disorders.
3. Apply effective techniques to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
ASSIGNED READINGS:
Bernal, G. & A. Martínez-Taboas (Eds.), (2005). Teoría y práctica de la psicoterapia en
Puerto Rico. Hato Rey, PR: Publicaciones Puertorriqueñas.
Chapter 10- Trastorno de pánico: Alternativas psicoterapéuticas
Botella, C., García-Palacios, A., Villa, H., Baños, a.m., Quero, S., Alcañiz, M. & Riva, G.
(2007). Virtual reality exposure in the treatment of panic disorder and
agoraphobia: A controlled study. Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy, 14(3),
164-175.
Carmin, C.N. & Albano, A.M. (2003). Clinical management of anxiety disorders in
psychiatric settings: Psychology's impact on evidence-based treatment of children
and adults. Professional Psychology: Research & Practice, 34 (2), 170-177.
Gabbard, G.O. (Ed.), Holmes, J. (Ed.), & Beck, J.S. (Ed.). (2007). Oxford Textbook of
Psychotherapy. USA: Oxford University Press.
Chapter 13- Anxiety disorders
Kenardy, J., Robinson, S. & Dob, R. (2005).Cognitive behavior therapy for panic
disorder: Long-term follow-up. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, 34 (2), 75-78.
Newman, M.G. & Stiles, W.B.(2006) Therapeutic factors in treating anxiety disorders.
Journal of Clinical Psychology, 62(6), 649-659.
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UNIT 7: THE USE OF EVIDENCE-BASED PSYCHOTHERAPY WITH SPECIAL
POPULATIONS: MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will understand the treatments most
commonly used to treat major depressive disorder. Students will review current literature
and empirically-based interventions.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Discuss the main and key empirical and clinical findings on the effectiveness
of psychotherapy for major depressive disorder.
2. Discuss the importance of clinical conceptualizations and interventions
anchored in the empirical outcome research of major depressive disorder.
3. Apply effective techniques to treat major depressive disorder.
ASSIGNED READINGS:
Breslin, F.C., Gnam, W., Franche, R.L. (2006) Depression and activity limitations:
examining gender differences in the general population. Social Psychiatry and
Psychiatric Epidemiology, 41(8), 648-655.
Cabassa, L.J. & Zayas, L.H. (2007). Latino immigrants' intentions to seek depression
care. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 77(2), 231-242.
Eguiluz, I., Baca-Baldomero, E., Álvarez, E., Bousoño, M., Martín, M., Roca, M. &
Urretavizcaya, M. (2007). Psicoterapia en la depresión a largo plazo. Actas
Españolas de Psiquiatría, 36, p26-34.
Gabbard, G.O., Holmes, J., & Beck, J.S. (Eds.) (2007). Oxford Textbook of
Psychotherapy. USA: Oxford University Press.
Chapter 11- Cognitive-behavior therapy for mood disorders
Chapter 12-The psychoanalytic/psychodynamic approach to depressive disorders
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UNIT 8: THE USE OF EVIDENCE-BASED PSYCHOTHERAPY WITH SPECIAL
POPULATIONS: CRISIS INTERVENTION, TRAUMA AND BRIEF
PSYCHOTHERAPY
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will understand the treatments most
commonly used in a crisis intervention and after trauma. Students will learn brief
strategies to address the needs of patients in crisis. Students will review current literature
and empirically-based interventions.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Discuss the main and key empirical and clinical findings on the effectiveness
of crisis intervention, trauma and brief psychotherapy.
2. Discuss the importance of clinical conceptualizations and interventions
anchored in the empirical outcome research of crisis interventions.
3. Apply effective and appropriate techniques when intervening in a crisis,
dealing with trauma and providing brief psychotherapy.
ASSIGNED READINGS:
Amaya-Jackson, L. & DeRosa, R.R. (2007). Treatment considerations for clinicians in
applying evidence-based practice to complex presentations in child trauma.
Journal of Traumatic Stress, 20 (4), 379-390.
Blodgett, C., Behan, K. & Erp, M. (2008). Crisis intervention for children and caregivers
exposed to intimate partner violence. Best Practices in Mental Health: An
International Journal, 4(1), 74-91.
Dass-Brailsford, P. (2008).After the storm: Recognition, recovery, and reconstruction.
Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 39(1), 24-30.
Gabbard, G.O. (Ed.), Holmes, J. (Ed.), & Beck, J.S. (Ed.). (2007). Oxford Textbook of
Psychotherapy. USA: Oxford University Press.
Chapter 43- Brief and time-limited psychotherapy
Hobfoll, S.E., Watson, P. & Bell, C.C. (2007). Five essential elements of immediate and
mid-term mass trauma intervention: Empirical evidence. Psychiatry:
Interpersonal and Biological Processes, 70(4), 283-315.
Lamagna, J. & Gleiser, K.A. (2007). Building a secure internal attachment: An intra-
relational approach to ego strengthening and emotional processing with
chronically traumatized clients. Journal of Trauma & Dissociation, 8 (1), 25-52.
Stultz, J. (2006). Integrating Exposure Therapy and Analytic Therapy in Trauma
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Treatment. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 76(4), 482-488.
UNIT 9: THE USE OF EVIDENCE-BASED PSYCHOTHERAPY WITH SPECIAL
POPULATIONS: WOMEN AND GLBT ISSUES IN PSYCHOTHERAPY
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will understand the contemporary
literature, which has examined bias and sex role stereotyping of women and GLBT clients in
the theory and practice of psychotherapy. Alternative theoretical and intervention strategies
will be discussed.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Discuss the main and key empirical and clinical findings on the effectiveness of
psychotherapy with women and GLBT population.
2. Discuss the importance of clinical conceptualizations and interventions
anchored in the empirical outcome research with women and GLBT population.
3. Discuss the major conceptual biases inherent in the theory and practice of
psychotherapy that discriminate against women and GLBT clients.
4. Analyze the empirical and epistemological knowledge to identify such biases.
5. Analyze alternative theoretical intervention strategies that are sensitive to the
experience of women and GLBT population.
ASSIGNED READINGS:
Brown, L. S. (2000). Feminist therapy. In C. R. Snyder & R. E. Ingram (Eds.), Handbook of
Psychological Change (pp. 358-380). New York: Wiley.
Dimen, M. (2003). In the zone of ambivalence. In Sexuality, Intimacy, Power,
Hillsdale, New Jersey: The Analytic Press, Inc. Publishers
Gabbard, G.O. (Ed.), Holmes, J. (Ed.), & Beck, J.S. (Ed.) (2007). Oxford Textbook of
Psychotherapy. USA: Oxford University Press.
Chapter 23- Counseling sexual minorities
Chapter 25- Counseling women
Chapter 34- Gender issues in psychotherapy
Chapter 35- Sexual orientation and psychotherapy
Gray-Little, B., & Kaplan, D. (2000). Race and ethnicity in psychotherapy research. In C.
R. Snyder & R. E. Ingram (Eds.), Handbook of psychological change (pp.
591-613). New York: Wiley.
Nadelson, C. C., & Notman, M. T. (2001). Gender issues in psychiatric treatment. In H. J.
Gabbard (Ed.), Treatments of psychiatric disorders (pp. 21-40). Washington, DC:
American Psychiatric Press.
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Sherry, A. (2007). Internalized homophobia and adult attachment: Implications for
clinical practice. Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, Practice, Training. 44 (2),
219–225.
Kilgore, H., Sidemean, L., Amin, K., Baca, L. & Bohanske, B. (2005). Psychologists’
attitudes and therapeutic approaches toward gay, lesbian and bisexual issues
continue to improve: An Update. Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, Practice,
Training, 42(3), 395–400.
UNIT 10: ISSUES RELATED TO THE THERAPIST-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP
SUCH AS: TRANSFERENCE AND COUNTERTRANSFERENCE
Upon the successful completion of this unit, students will understand the impact in treatment the
Therapist-Client relationship has and its multiple manifestations. Transference and counter
transference will be discussed and examined.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Understand the impact the Client-Therapist relationship has in the
therapeutic process.
2. Understand the concepts of transference and countertransference.
3. Discuss the clinical manifestation of transference phenomena in the
process of psychotherapy.
4. Discuss management techniques in working with Client-Therapist
relationship and transference reactions and apply them to case
discussions.
ASSIGNED READINGS:
Karver, M., Shirk, S. & Handelsman, J.B. (2008). Relationship processes in youth
psychotherapy: Measuring alliance, alliance-building behaviors, and client
involvement. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 16(1), 15-28.
Davis, T. (2007). The relevance of the Freudian concept of 'Transference' to existential
psychotherapy. Existential Analysis: Journal of the Society for Existential
Analysis,18(2), 348-357.
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UNIT 11: MANAGING THE DIFFICULT CLIENT: RESISTANCE IN
PSYCHOTHERAPY
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will understand the phenomena on resistance,
its clinical manifestations and management issues. Resistant will be discussed within a broad
spectrum of clinical phenomena, covering variables mediating drop-out and noncompliance.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Understand and define the concept of resistance in psychotherapy.
2. Compare and contrast the different manifestations and meanings of
resistance in psychotherapy.
3. Discuss the empirical and conceptual bases of resistance.
4. Apply the knowledge acquired to cases discussed in class.
ASSIGNED READINGS:
Kohlenberg, R. J. & Vandenberghe, L. (2007). Treatment-resistant OCD, inflated
responsibility, and the therapeutic relationship: Two case examples. Psychology
& Psychotherapy: Theory, Research & Practice, 80(3,) 455-465.
Leahy, R. L. (2001). Models of resistance. New York: Guilford.
McDermott, K., & Sledge, W. H. (2002). Resistance. In M. Hersen & W. H. Sledge
(Eds.), Encyclopedia of psychotherapy (pp. 547-552). New York: Academic
Press.
UNIT 12: PSYCHOTHERAPY RESEARCH IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will understand psychotherapy
research, with emphasis in process, outcome, efficacy and effectiveness research.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Discuss the issue of manualization.
2. Discuss how to implement a treatment manual in effectiveness and efficacy research.
3. Explain how psychotherapy research is conducted and the value of its results to
the clinician.
4. Explain different and alternative ways of constructing scientific knowledge.
ASSIGNED READINGS:
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Bernal, G. & A. Martínez-Taboas (Eds.), (2005). Teoría y práctica de la psicoterapia en
Puerto Rico. Hato Rey, PR: Publicaciones Puertorriqueñas.
Chapter 25- Investigación de las psicoterapias: Hallazgos, avances y
controversias
Christophersen, E. R., & Mortweet, S. L. (2001). Treatments that work with children.
Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Gabbard, G.O., Holmes, J., & Beck, J.S. (Eds.). (2007). Oxford Textbook of
Psychotherapy. USA: Oxford University Press.
Chapters 37- Implications of research in cognitive neuroscience for
psychodynamic psychotherapy
Chapter 38- Psychotherapy research
Nathan, P., & Gorman, J. M. (2002). A guide to treatments that work. New York: Oxford
University Press.
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REFERENCES
Alladin, A., Sabatini, L. & Amundson, J.K. (2007). What should we mean by empirical validation
in hypnotherapy: Evidence-based practice in clinical hypnosis. Special issue: Evidence-
based practice clinical hypnosis--part 1. International Journal of Clinical and
Experimental Hypnosis, 55(2), 115-130.
Amaya-Jackson, L. & DeRosa, R.R. (2007). Treatment considerations for clinicians in applying
evidence-based practice to complex presentations in child trauma. Journal of Traumatic
Stress, 20 (4), 379-390.
Anderson, Nicole D.; Lau, Mark A.; Segal, Zindel, V. (2007). Mindfulness-based stress reduction
and attentional control. Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy, 14(6), 449-463.
Bernal, G. & A. Martínez-Taboas (Eds.), (2005). Teoría y práctica de la psicoterapia en Puerto
Rico. Hato Rey, PR: Publicaciones Puertorriqueñas.
Blodgett, C., Behan, K. & Erp, M. (2008). Crisis intervention for children and caregivers exposed
to intimate partner violence. Best Practices in Mental Health: An International Journal,
4(1), 74-91.
Botella, C., García-Palacios, A., Villa, H., Baños, R.M., Quero, S., Alcañiz, M. & Riva, G.
(2007). Virtual reality exposure in the treatment of panic disorder and agoraphobia: A
controlled study. Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy, 14(3), 164-175.
Breslin, F.C., Gnam, W., Franche, R.L. (2006) Depression and activity limitations: examining
gender differences in the general population. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric
Epidemiology, 41(8), 648-655.
Brown, L. S. (2000). Feminist therapy. In C. R. Snyder & R. E. Ingram (Eds.), Handbook of of
psychological change. New York: Wiley.
Cabassa, L.J. & Zayas, L.H. (2007). Latino immigrants' intentions to seek depression care.
American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 77(2), 231-242.
Carmin, C.N. & Albano, A.M. (2003). Clinical management of anxiety disorders in psychiatric
settings: Psychology's impact on evidence-based treatment of children and adults.
Professional Psychology: Research & Practice, 34 (2), p170-177.
Christophersen, E. R., & Mortweet, S. L. (2001). Treatments that work with children.
Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Dass-Brailsford, P. (2008).After the storm: Recognition, recovery, and reconstruction.
Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 39(1), 24-30.
Davis L.W, Strasburger, A.M. & Brown L.F. (2007). Mindfulness: an intervention for anxiety in
schizophrenia. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing & Mental Health Services, 45(11),
22-29.
Davis, T. (2007). The relevance of the Freudian concept of 'Transference' to existential
psychotherapy. Existential Analysis: Journal of the Society for Existential Analysis,
18(2), 348-357.
Dimen, M. (2003). Sexuality, Intimacy, Power. New Jersey: Analytic Press.
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Eguiluz, I., Baca Baldomero, E., Álvarez, E., Bousoño, M., Martín, M., Roca, M. &
Urretavizcaya, M. (2007). Psicoterapia en la depresión a largo plazo. Actas Españolas de
Psiquiatría, 36, 26-34.
Elkins, G., Marcus, J. & Bates, J. (2006). Intensive hypnotherapy for smoking cessation: A
prospective study. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis,
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Revised by: Dr. Monique Jiménez (January 27, 2010)