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Navigating the landscape of mental health: post-pandemic era and beyond Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2024-01-29 De-Hui Ruth Zhou, Ho Ling Kwok
Published in Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy (Vol. 14, No. 2, 2023)
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The mental health of college students in the transition of post-pandemic era in Pampanga, Philippines: an input for psychoeducation programme Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2024-01-29 Rhenan D. Estacio, Marietta D. Subida, Ma. Victoria Bagaforo, Ma. Cristy Abuyuan, Naomi Yvonne Dionisio, Shupiwe Chisomo Letso
The study examined the mental health of 894 college students during the post-pandemic transition using the DASS-21 tool in a local college in Pampanga, Philippines. Using a descriptive-comparative ...
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Public stigma and attitudes towards seeking professional psychological help of undergraduate Psychology students and students of other majors in Hanoi, Vietnam Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2024-01-29 Nguyen Ba Dat, Tran Bao Tran, Nguyen Thi Mai Anh
The study aims to compare the differences in stigma and attitudes regarding seeking psychological professional help for mental health issues between undergraduate students who major in Psychology a...
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A bridge that connects: play as a facilitative paradigm in paediatric health contexts Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2024-01-29 Nigel S. Thompson
Published in Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy (Vol. 14, No. 2, 2023)
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What makes women happy in marriage: an examination of adaptive relationship attribution, marital satisfaction, and well-being in India using PLS-SEM Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2024-01-29 Syeda Wasfeea Wazid
This novel study specific to Assam in India, examines how practicing adaptive relationship attribution will result in marital satisfaction, which, in turn, will to lead to a positive sense of well-...
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Actual and expected roles of school counsellors: exploring multiple perspectives of stakeholders in South India Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2024-01-29 Anjali Miriam Dey, Elizabeth Thomas
The study examined the perception of the actual and expected roles of school counsellors (SC) from the perspective of school administrators, counsellors, teachers, students, and parents living in S...
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Through a cultural lens: school counselling and beyond Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2023-05-16 Zhou De-Hui Ruth, Kwok Ho Ling, Thompson Nigel
Published in Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy (Vol. 14, No. 1, 2023)
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An efficacy trial of a brief group based, single session intervention delivered through Australian community sport clubs to reduce mental illness stigma and increase help-seeking intention Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2023-04-02 Claire Margaret Ryan, Campbell S Innes, Lee Kannis-Dymand, Jonathan Mason, Geoff P Lovell
ABSTRACT The Australian NRL’s State of Mind programme was evaluated; specifically, a 1.5-hour intervention for increasing knowledge of mental illness, reducing attitudinal components of mental illness stigma and increasing help-seeking propensity in a sample drawn from amateur rugby league clubs in Queensland. The National Rugby League (NRL) is the pre-eminent rugby league club competition in Australia
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The interpretation of a phenomenon: telepathy in psychotherapy among therapists trained under Fr. Jaime C. Bulatao Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2023-03-30 Carl Lorenz Cervantes, Karina Therese Galang Fernandez
ABSTRACT Filipino psychologist Fr. Jaime C. Bulataosuggested that a shared collective consciousness allows for telepathy to occur. In the context of psychotherapy, telepathy may strengthen rapport between therapist and client, as well as enrich insight. This paper aims to describe and discuss a framework of Bulatao-inspired psychotherapy that integrates telepathy as part of the therapeutic practice
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Review of cognitive-behavioural approaches for school absenteeism in Japan Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2023-03-29 Tatsuto Yamada, Aya Sato, Yugan So, Kana Kobayashi, Yashushi Fujii
ABSTRACT This study reviewed the literature on psycho-social treatments for reducing school absenteeism in Japan, particularly focussing on those featuring a cognitive-behavioural approach. To extract studies, we screened journals published by 52 academic societies that are members of the Union of the Japanese Psychological Association and reviewed relevant peer-reviewed papers. We consequently analysed
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Community-school collaborations: community counsellors’ perceptions of school counselling in Singapore Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2023-03-24 Poi Kee Low, Luke van der Laan
ABSTRACT School counselling is not an isolated school-based intervention but rather as part of a more holistic social wellbeing system where there are many stakeholders. Studies have examined students’, school counsellors’, teachers’, and administrators’ perceptions of school counselling. Research that focuses on the perceptions of community counsellors of school counselling is rare. This paper reports
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Hope and depression among pandemic graduates Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2023-03-24 Isaiah C. Dela Cruz, Daniela Catherine M. Agpaoa, Michael Bernabe B. Archeta, Jamila Gayle H. Paris, Patricia D. Simon
ABSTRACT This mixed method study examined hope and depression among pandemic graduates using Locus of Hope Theory. Phase one examined the relationship of internal and external locus of hope dimensions on the depressive symptoms of 101 pandemic graduates through an online survey. Analysis revealed that 66.3% of the sample had moderate to severe levels of depression. Among the four dimensions, only internal
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Youth Work and Beyond Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2022-08-24 De-Hui Ruth Zhou, Ho Ling Kwok
Published in Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy (Vol. 13, No. 2, 2022)
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Effects of an adapted mindfulness-based intervention on well-being in a Filipino college sample Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2022-08-16 Karina Therese Galang Fernandez, Reginald Paul Reyes Centeno, Maria Cristina F Samaco-Zamora
ABSTRACT In recent decades, mindfulness-based interventions have been shown to be a very effective and economical approach in treating psychological disorders, with the literature from studies in the Western world, . On the other hand, mindfulness interventions in the Philippine context are just beginning, with limited studies published regarding its efficacy. This study is one of the first exploratory
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Exploring a counselling frame based on buddhist ontological soteriology, rooted in the four noble truths Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2022-08-09 Jeongil Kim
ABSTRACT This study proposes a counselling frame based on Buddhist ontological soteriology, rooted in the Four Noble Truths, derived from related doctrines in early Buddhism and the Yogācāra school of Buddhism. The frame is based on the main Buddhist doctrine on suffering that the Buddha emphasized– helping people in need to comprehend the nature of the person and personal identity, psychological mechanisms
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STAT Protocol: a tool for differentiating typology of mental health concerns in statistics related experiences Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2022-07-28 Wai Fu
ABSTRACT This paper presents STAT Protocol, which is an interview protocol or a self-reflection tool for differentiating typology of mental health concerns in statistics-related experiences. The main objective of the tool is to adopt clinical interview procedures for finding out typology of four mental health concerns including depression, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and stress-related
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Projective assessment of Indian juveniles with conduct disorder Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2022-07-14 Prakhar Bajpai, Abha Sharma, Nandita Chaube
ABSTRACT The current study aimed to study the psychodynamic perspective of the association between conduct disorder and personality through the Draw a Person Test (Buck, 1969, 2006), a projective assessment tool, and the Conduct Disorder Scale (Gilliam, 2002). The sample comprised 86 respondents out of which 43 were juvenile delinquents and the rest were middle school students. The qualitative and
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A family life cycle perspective on deliberate self-harm among adolescents: an initial qualitative study Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2022-07-07 Udena Ruwindu Attygalle
ABSTRACT Deliberate Self-Harm (DSH) among adolescents is a frequent reason for Emergency Department admissions. Many studies that have considered the risk factors for DSH, mainly from a psychiatric standpoint. However, looking at it from a family life cycle perspective is also important. This study discusses the contribution of systemic themes such as differentiation of self to events leading up to
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Rembering Dr. Aaron T. Beck and Dr. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi in moving forward in counselling and psychotherapy in Asia Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2022-02-28 De-Hui Ruth Zhou, Nigel Thompson, Kwok Ho Ling
(2022). Rembering Dr. Aaron T. Beck and Dr. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi in moving forward in counselling and psychotherapy in Asia. Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy: Vol. 13, No. 1, pp. 1-4.
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Development and validation of the working alliance inventory short form Thai client version Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2022-02-20 Thanapol Leangsuksant, Nattasuda Taephant
ABSTRACT This study aims to validate instrumental qualities including reliabilities and construct validity of the short form Thai version of the Working Alliance Inventory (WAI-S). The instrument was developed using a three-step translation process. A sample consists of 102 clients who attended counselling sessions at a university in Thailand. The reliabilities of the Thai WAI-S were high. The confirmatory
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Significant predictors that determine Singaporeans’ intention to seek professional counselling Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2022-02-14 Khim Goh
ABSTRACT This study aims to investigate the significance of predictors that determine whether Singaporeans believe in professional counselling or not for their mental health issues. According to the Theory of Planned Behaviour, various behavioural, subjective, and control beliefs influence an individual’s intention to seek professional counselling from a trained counsellor or psychologist. Herein,
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An exploratory study of student counsellors’ motivations, considerations, and plans in Singapore Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2022-02-11 Jessica Chan Lai Cheng, Glen Bates, Wan Yi Fernanda Goh
ABSTRACT This paper examines adult learners’ motivation when enrolling into a counselling course, factors that influence their choice of institutions, and employment plans. Survey respondents comprised 288 pre-enrolled students to a Master of Counselling programme. Findings revealed that respondents identified “a sense of calling” and “the desire to help others” as top motivators. Most placed great
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Qualitative inquiry on the experiences of Filipino women living with a sister with breast cancer: insights for psycho-oncology Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2022-02-06 John Benedict Biñas Lagarde, Jaclyn Marie Cauyan, Mercy Laurino, Ma-Am Joy Tumulak, Michael San Juan, Elizabeth Ventura
ABSTRACT Psychosocial implications of breast cancer diagnosis in families typically focused on marital and mother-daughter relationships. The lack of sibling-oriented perspectives on this phenomenon led this present study to investigate the experiences of Filipino women living with a sister diagnosed with breast cancer. Using the phenomenological approach of inquiry, semi-structured interviews were
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Integrating neuroscientific knowledge into psychotherapy amongst Japanese psychotherapists: presence, benefits, needs and cultural barriers Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2022-02-01 Yu Takizawa, Judith Murray, Matthew Bambling, Yuki Matsumoto, Yuma Ishimoto, Takahiro Yamane, Sisira Edirippulige
ABSTRACT The practice of neuroscience-informed psychotherapy (NIP) that aims to refine the existing practice of psychotherapy is a recent topic in psychotherapy research. The researcher interviewed 25 Japanese psychotherapists and investigated the presence, benefits and needs of NIP and the potential barriers that may hinder the learning of NIP. A thematic analysis identified that the practice of NIP
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Editorial: inspiration from psychotherapeutic practice and supervision in Asian cultures Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2021-08-24
(2021). Editorial: inspiration from psychotherapeutic practice and supervision in Asian cultures. Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy: Vol. 12, No. 2, pp. 109-110.
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Therapeutic exploration with the Rorschach Inkblot Test: a case demonstration of the lifeworld approach with a child Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2021-08-02
(2021). Therapeutic exploration with the Rorschach Inkblot Test: a case demonstration of the lifeworld approach with a child. Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy: Vol. 12, No. 2, pp. 127-137.
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Singaporean supervisory identity development and its relationship to supervisory experience, counselling experience, and training in supervision Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2021-07-30
ABSTRACT The relationship between supervisory identity development and supervisory experience, counselling experience, and training in supervision was examined for a group of 29 Singaporean counsellors who attended a workshop on supervision. Analyses indicated that supervisory experience was related to supervisory identity development, whilst counselling experience and supervisory training initially
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Being yourself: An assessment of authenticity in undergraduates of a University in Sri Lanka Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2021-05-11 Piyanjali De Zoysa, Shamala Kumar, Santushi D Amarasuriya, Navneth S. R. Mendis
ABSTRACT Authenticity is an indicator of psychological well-being. Until recently, studies on this construct has been scarce. This study aimed to fill this gap by culturally adapting a Sinhala version of the Authenticity Scale and using it to examine authenticity and selected demographic correlates among Sri Lankan undergraduates. The Sinhala version of the Authenticity Scale showed favourable psychometric
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Editorial: Spirituality and subjective well-being Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2021-02-28 De-Hui Ruth Zhou, Ho Ling Kwok
(2021). Editorial: Spirituality and subjective well-being. Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy: Vol. 12, No. 1, pp. 1-2.
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Efficacy of body-mind-spirit oriented psychosocial programme in promoting holistic well-being of students in late adolescence Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2021-01-27 Hoi Nga Ng, Kam Weng Boey
ABSTRACT This study evaluated the effectiveness of a series of seven psychosocial programmes in promoting holistic well-being of students in late adolescence. The psychosocial programme was held on two days, with two 3-hour sessions (morning and afternoon) scheduled for each day. Based on the body-mind-spirit model, the psychosocial programme involved bodily exercises, meditation, relaxation, singing
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Expressive arts therapy for subjective happiness and loneliness feelings in institutionalized elderly women: A pilot study Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2021-02-10 Komal Mishra, Nishi Misra, Nandita Chaube
ABSTRACT The present study aimed to assess the effectiveness of Expressive Arts Therapy (EAT) in enhancing subjective happiness and reducing feelings of loneliness among institutionalized elderly women. The sample comprised of 5 women aged between 60-71 years. They were assessed on the Subjective Happiness Scale and UCLALoneliness scale. Pre and post-test analysis of Expressive Arts Therapy was done
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Gender, role in domestic violence as victim or perpetrator and coping strategies in Uganda: implications for gender-inclusive counsellors Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2021-01-25 Wilber Karugahe, Jessica Lambert
ABSTRACT This study investigated the extent to which male and female, victims and perpetrators of domestic violence in a Ugandan urban sample engage different coping strategies. One hundred and twenty males (n = 60) and females (n = 60) participants from Kampala, Uganda, were recruited for the study from two agencies.: A two by two MANCOVA was conducted to explore the impact of role and gender on sub-scales
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Memory rescripting in major depressive disorder Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2021-02-14 Yoichi Hiramatsu, Tomokazu Murata, Fuminori Yamada, Yoichi Seki, Mizue Yokoo, Remi Noguchi, Takayuki Shibuya, Mari Tanaka, Daisuke Matsuzawa, Eiji Shimizu
ABSTRACT We applied two sessions of memory rescripting in routine cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) practice for MDD and measured its effectiveness. We also examined the content of intrusive memories and rescripted memories. Sixteen patients with MDD were asked to identify intrusive memories and rate their vividness, distress, interference with daily life, and uncontrollability before and after memory
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Psychotherapy training for psychiatrists: an exploratory study of its impact on training, attitudes, and clinical care Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2020-12-13 Wen Phei Lim, Yong Hao Lim, Issac Lim, Nicholas Chew
ABSTRACT The introduction of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education International (ACGME-I) psychiatry residency in Singapore heralded unprecedented changes, including the inclusion of psychotherapy training. This study aims to examine the impact of psychotherapy training in residents compared to non-residents, who did not undergo formal psychotherapy training. This exploratory mixed-method
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Reflection and resilience in counselling Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2020-09-11 Zhou De-Hui Ruth, Kwok Ho Ling
(2020). Reflection and resilience in counselling. Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy: Vol. 11, No. 2, pp. 93-95.
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A qualitative study of the attitudes that most affect the decision of a Singaporean whether to seek counselling or not Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2020-08-25 Khim Goh
ABSTRACT An interview was conducted for 10 Singaporeans to evaluate their reasons which prevent Singaporeans from seeking professional counselling. The participants revealed that firstly being able to trust on their counsellor because of sensitive information would be leaked to other unauthorized parties who do not have access to such information. Secondly, more important being able to have access
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Addendum Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2020-08-20
(2021). Addendum. Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy: Vol. 12, No. 1, pp. 106-106.
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Measurement invariance of the almost perfect scale-revised in the Philippines and the United States Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2020-08-18 Clarissa M. E. Richardson, Jesus Alfonso D. Datu
ABSTRACT The Almost Perfect Scale-Revised measures perfectionism using three subscales: Standards (i.e., expectations set by the self), Discrepancy (i.e., self-criticism related to not reaching these expectations or standards), and Order (i.e., tendency to appreciate orderliness). Measurement invariance was tested using undergraduate students from the Philippines (N = 487) and the United States (N = 396)
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Understanding compassion fatigue, optimism and emotional distress among Israeli school counsellors Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2020-08-02 Inbar Levkovich, Tsameret Ricon
ABSTRACT Compassion fatigue is common among counselors who are exposed to the ongoing trauma of students and families at times of distress and crisis. The aim of this study was to examine compassion fatigue, perceived stress, optimism and emotional distress among school counselors among 139 Israeli school counselors. The results indicated that compassion fatigue correlates positively both with perceived
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Forecasting relationship quality of Indonesian newlywed individuals: a quantitative study on the role of attachment Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2020-07-13 Elizabeth, Jessica Ariela
ABSTRACT Given the increased rate of divorce amongst newlywed couples in Indonesia, the present study was conducted to analyse the effect of partner attachment on relationship quality of the Indonesian newlywed individuals. Using multiple regression methods, data from 153 newlyweds were examined using the adapted version of the Experience in Close Relationship-Revised (ECR-R) and the Perceived Relationship
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Multimodal expressive arts in school counselling: a strength-based intervention program for academic underachievers in secondary schools Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2020-06-04 Angela F.Y. Siu, Amy H.C. Chan
ABSTRACT This study looked into the effectiveness of an intervention program using multimodal expressive arts therapy approach for underachieving adolescents. A six-session program, adopting strength-based and insight-oriented approach, was implemented to 14 secondary school students who met the criteria as underachievers. Qualitative data was analyzed using grounded theory methodology. Two themes
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Psychological resilience mediates the depressive effects of poor dyadic interaction in rural Australians: implications for couples counselling Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2020-05-28 Christopher F. Sharpley, Vicki Bitsika, Linda L. Agnew
ABSTRACT To identify any mediating effects which psychological resilience may have upon depression arising from poor dyadic interaction, 111 community volunteers responded to standardized measures of dyadic interaction, depression and psychological resilience. There was a significant inverse correlation between dyadic interaction and depression. Psychological resilience had a significant mediating
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Flow with challenge into change Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2020-01-02 De-Hui Ruth Zhou, Ho Ling Kwok
Welcome to the 11th volume of Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy! It has been a decade since the first publication of this journal. Continuous efforts of all our editorial board members, colleagues of Taylor & Francis, authors and reviewers, as well as support from our readers, are indispensable to the sustainable development of your journal. I am glad to have been your companion
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Exploratory study of attitudes towards counselling among medical students in India Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2019-12-27 Anuja S. Panicker, M. Samskani, S. Vimala, G. Poornima, Merlin Veronika
ABSTRACT The process of professional development during the course of medical education is frequently faced with stressors and setbacks in academic, personal, familial and social domains. The present research explored the attitudes, barriers and perceived benefits of counselling services among 692 undergraduate medical students using the Counselling Need Assessment Questionnaire. It was found that
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Art as therapy; museums and galleries as places for psychodynamic art therapy Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2019-12-18 David A. Walters
ABSTRACT Galleries and museums house objects and artefacts of potential benefit to the practice of psychodynamic psychotherapy. This paper reflects on the notion of art as therapy, the ability of artistic elements to address the unconscious, and the utility of developing a phenomenology of psychodynamic art therapy. The case of Jonathan (‘fictional case composite’) is described, i.e. his psychotherapy
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Counselling intern self-awareness and readiness for practice: reports from a mindfulness challenge Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2019-12-17 Mark Pearson
ABSTRACT Mindfulness can support clients and can support trainee counsellors in dealing with internship anxiety. Since the personal development of a counsellor is core to therapy outcomes, the positive impact of mindfulness practice on therapeutic presence validates mindfulness programs within counsellor education. This qualitative study applied thematic analysis to written reports from 53 post-graduate
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Korean young adults’ perceptions of fathers’ gender role conflict, depressive symptoms, and paternal relationship quality: the mediating effects of fathers’ violence Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2019-12-17 Yoonhee Sung
ABSTRACT The present study tested the mediating effects of fathers’ violence on the relationships among Korean young adults’ perceptions of their fathers’ gender role conflict, the quality of their relationships with their fathers, and depressive symptoms. Three hundred fifty six Korean university students in South Korea participated in the study. The hypothesized model was tested by using structural
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Surviving the break-up: teenagers’ experience in maintaining wellness and well-being after parental divorce Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2019-12-13 Sarada Devi R. Subramaniam, Melati Sumari, Norfaezah Md Khalid
ABSTRACT The study uses a phenomenological approach to explore teenagers’ conceptualization of wellness after parental divorce. Ten teenagers between 16 and 18, who all have a minimum of one year of living as a part of a divorce family, participated in this study, which was conducted in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Data were gathered through semi-structured interviews and were triangulated with information
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Tears of joy among post-college-age Japanese adults: implications for resilience Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2019-07-03 Edward Hoffman, Alison Tran, Hidekazu Sasaki, Yurie Igarashi
ABSTRACT This study was conducted to follow up an earlier investigation which examined tears of joy (TOJ) among Japanese undergraduates. In the present investigation, 193 Japanese adults (age range = 31 to above 81; 46.7% were older than age 60) responded to a survey inquiring if they had ever experienced TOJ. If they answered affirmatively, they were asked their frequency of TOJ, when was their most
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Home roles, stress and coping among female nurses in selected hospitals in Kampala Uganda Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2019-07-03 Wilber Karugahe
ABSTRACT This study examined the relationship between home roles, stress and coping strategies among 100 nurses in Kampala selected using stratified and random sampling techniques. Data was analyzed using Spearman rank order correlation and regression used to test coping as a moderation in the relationship between home roles and stress. Results revealed that home roles are not significantly related
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The psychological process of workers who access mental health services: a qualitative study focused on workers’ sense of ‘me as a worker’ Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2019-06-27 Miki Noda, Yu Sakagami, Hiroshi Tsujimoto
ABSTRACT Although work-related stress can cause mental disorders, some workers are unwilling to seek mental health services. To provide effective support, understanding their sense of ‘me as a worker’ is important. The present study clarifies workers’ psychological process in accessing mental health services. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted to collect data from five workers. Data
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Adaptation of the scale for the assessment of positive symptoms and scale for the assessment of negative symptoms of schizophrenia in Bangladesh Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2019-06-26 Liza Akter, Farzana Akter Srabony, Farah Deeba, Sanjit Roy
ABSTRACT There is no reliable and valid psychometric measure in Bangladesh to assist mental health and relevant professionals to assess the presence and severity of symptoms of schizophrenic patients as regularly used in developed countries. Hence two widely used measures, SAPS (34-items) and SANS (25-items) had been tested with a Bangladeshi sample to determine their psychometric properties. Factor
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“I should have known”. The perceptual barriers faced by mental health practitioners in recognising and responding to their own burnout symptoms Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2019-06-23 M.D. Ledingham, P. Standen, C. Skinner, R. Busch
ABSTRACT Studies have shown burnout to be a significant problem in the mental health field, causing workers serious health problems and reducing quality of care provided to clients. Yet despite mental health practitioners’ training in supporting others’ emotional health, they may be reluctant to seek help for burnout symptoms. This paper addresses this paradox by showing how human cognitive processes
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Development and validation of a school-based cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) intervention for Malaysian high school students with depressive symptoms Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2019-06-12 Jo Anne Saw, Cai Lian Tam, Gregory Bonn
ABSTRACT Depressive symptoms commonly begin in late childhood and early adolescence and, left untreated, can increase in frequency and severity and last through adulthood. Recent estimates of depression rates among Malaysian adolescents have been as high as 24%, suggesting a need for effective intervention measures. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a widely accepted and empirically validated
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‘Oh, it is a special gift you give to me … ’: a phenomenological analysis of counsellors in Cambodia Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2019-06-10 Lorien S. Jordan, Desiree M. Seponski, Stephanie Armes
ABSTRACT Research on mental health in Cambodia is increasing, yet there is limited focus on experiences of counsellors within this developing profession. This paper reports an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis conducted with thirteen practicing counsellors in Cambodia. Our specific interest was to gain an idiographic understanding of the meanings participants made of the changes they experienced
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Promoting a deep understanding of clients, psychotherapy needs and clinical supervision Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2019-01-02 De-Hui Ruth Zhou,Ho Ling Kwok
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Interactional patterns of clinical supervision: using sequential analysis Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2018-12-26 Dan Li, David K. Duys, Darcy Haag Granello
ABSTRACT This study targets interactional patterns of clinical supervision by using sequential analysis. Specifically, it explores (a) the overall transitional dynamics of clinical supervision; (b) different transitional patterns of supervisory dyads with more experienced supervisors and those with less experienced supervisors; and (c) different transitional patterns of supervisory dyads with more
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Psychometric properties of the English and Filipino version of the inventory of attitudes towards seeking mental help services Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2018-12-06 Antover P. Tuliao, Maria Regina M. Hechanova, Pocholo Andrew E. Velasquez
ABSTRACT This paper examined the psychometric properties of the Inventory of Attitudes Towards Seeking Mental Help (IASMHS) English and translated Filipino versions in a sample of Filipino college students and overseas migrant workers. The IASMHS three-factor solution was replicated (psychological openness, help-seeking propensity, and indifference to stigma) with both English and Filipino versions
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Feeling better or worse? The lived experience of non-suicidal self-injury among Malaysian University students Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2018-11-11 Su Chen Tan, Cai Lian Tam, Gregory Bonn
ABSTRACT This article explores subjective experiences related to non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) through a qualitative analysis of interviews with 7 Malaysian university students who had recently engaged in NSSI. Participants discussed their feelings, motivations, and experiences related to self-injury in one-on-one, semi-structured interviews. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) was used
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Mental imagery in social anxiety disorder: the development and clinical utility of a Japanese version of the Spontaneous Use of Imagery Scale (SUIS-J) Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2018-07-03 Yasuko Tanaka, Naoki Yoshinaga, Aki Tsuchiyagaito, Chihiro Sutoh, Diasuke Matsuzawa, Yoshiyuki Hirano, Michiko Nakazato, Eiji Shimizu
ABSTRACT The purpose was to develop a Japanese version of the Spontaneous Use of Imagery Scale (SUIS-J) and test its clinical utility. Undergraduate students answered the SUIS-J and the Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale (LSAS-J). Twenty patients with social anxiety disorder (SAD) completed these scales before and after CBT. The SUISJ demonstrated acceptable internal consistency. No significant correlations