(2021). Editorial: Spirituality and subjective well-being. Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy: Vol. 12, No. 1, pp. 1-2.

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

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

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

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

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

(2020). Reflection and resilience in counselling. Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy: Vol. 11, No. 2, pp. 93-95.

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

(2021). Addendum. Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy: Vol. 12, No. 1, pp. 106-106.

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)

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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ABSTRACT The study presents a reflective tool that enables students to observe their personal and professional development process by formulating personal life stories; these narratives serve to identify each student’s characteristic lifestyle and modes of action. An atypical event is ‘captured’, one containing an ‘I-moment’ with a ‘different’ kernel of insight or action. The tool proposes reflective

ABSTRACT Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) has been used as a tool to detect cognitive impairment in patients treated with antiepileptic drugs, however fail to detect mild cognitive impairment in these patients. Studies report Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA) is more sensitive than MMSE in detecting cognitive status in patients with stroke, parkinsonism, cardiovascular disease and epilepsy.

ABSTRACT Counselors regularly deal with a wide variety of trauma-affected clients. However, supervisors are often not knowledgeable about trauma-informed supervision that addresses the unique features and challenges associated with working with trauma-affected clients. Trauma-informed supervision is important for counselors in supervision. Trauma-informed counseling supervision is a way to guide the

ABSTRACT This article presents and comments on the process and findings of scoping the field of counselling and psychotherapy in the South Pacific. Influenced by critical theory and, specifically, ‘Southern theory’, the authors were and are concerned to acknowledge indigenous healing traditions that predated the arrival of Western – and, in effect, Northern – counselling and psychotherapy theory and

ABSTRACT The helping professions of psychotherapy and counselling involve a process of lifelong learning and professional development. Multiple influences may serve as pathways to professional development and growth. The study explored practitioner perceptions of a range of influences on their development as therapists. The Development of Psychotherapists Common Core Questionnaire-India (DPCCQ-I) was

ABSTRACT This qualitative study intends to investigate how college students perceive their emotional experiences during service practice and the effects of service-learning on the way students look at their interaction with others. The core themes emerging from the study involve (1) getting in touch with emotional experiences, and (2) finding ways to improve relationships with others. The findings

ABSTRACT This study investigated the effectiveness of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) in reducing examination anxiety of senior secondary school students in Edo State. The study adopted the pre-test–post-test, control group, quasi-experimental study design. The instrument used was the Nigerian version of Spielberger’s Test Anxiety Inventory. Students with scores ≥51 were considered to be

ABSTRACT Arguably one of the most important components of cognitive-behavioural counselling occurs after the client has finished a counselling session when they attempt to convert their goals identified in the clinic into positive behaviour change. However, clients often struggle to implement and complete treatment plans because of difficulties with self-management. Motivated by the increasing demand

ABSTRACT Although personal therapy was advocated as a route to personal and professional growth of therapists, it was rarely used in the training of non-professional counsellors, such as teachers and youth workers. This qualitative study explored the experiences of 15 undergraduate preservice teachers and youth workers from a university in Singapore who attended mandatory individual and group personal

ABSTRACT This research project describes a phenomenological study exploring the hope experiences of young adults who have gone through the journey from academic failure to success. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with eight participants from low-functioning families. By using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, the researchers identified four primary themes representing the

ABSTRACT This study evaluates a support programme for community residents with depressive symptoms. One hundred and twenty-one psychiatric outpatients with depressive symptoms joined monthly support groups for 10 months and in between, attended 6 workshop sessions on specific topics. The support groups were run by lay mental health ambassadors recruited from faith communities in the same district of

ABSTRACT This study investigated attachment styles as contributors to dispositional envy and to the negative emotions being elicited when an individual confronts a deficiency-context situation. A total of 124 undergraduates completed self-report assessments of their attachment orientation, self-esteem, tendency towards social comparison and dispositional envy. Participants also underwent a procedure

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to provide quantitative data on parental experiences with their children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and to focus more on their opinion about medication and the role of psychological assessment and interventions. The study sample included 211 parents of children with ADHD. More than half of the parents think that ADHD could be treated without

ABSTRACT Using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology as a framework, this study aims to examine whether performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, and facilitating conditions related to Internet use are associated with attitudes towards online counselling and online counselling utilization even after controlling for counselling-related variables. Results indicate

ABSTRACT This study investigated the counselling needs (academic, social, emotional, personal career and financial needs) of seminarians in Nigeria Catholic Major Seminaries. The study adopted a descriptive (survey research) design. Simple random sampling procedure was used to obtain a sample of 547 respondents from three major seminaries across the country. The modified Student Needs Assessment Survey

ABSTRACT Considerable attention has been given to the study of various dynamics of aggressive behaviour and psychologists have come up with different causal mechanisms explaining aggression. Social scientists need to integrate previous findings and devise intervention plans for the dysfunctional aggression so that deterioration of society can be prevented. The present study was carried out with a purpose

ABSTRACT Precision medicine approaches to depression argue for the assessment of individual client profiles of the two major diagnostic criteria of depressed mood and anhedonia. To explore this suggestion, 1,513 males and 1,348 females aged between 55 and 87 years from Newcastle, Australia, completed the Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression Scale (CESD). Total CESD score and the two sets of

ABSTRACT This study examined the effects of the Buddhist ontology focused (BOF) meditation programme to manage psychological challenges for mothers of children with developmental disabilities. Nine mothers of children with developmental disabilities (specifically autism spectrum disorder or intellectual disability) participated in the study. Using time series design, data on electroencephalogram for

ABSTRACT Despite frequent literary references to tears of joy (TOJ) in diverse cultures, meagre empirical research exists. In this investigation, 257 students of Japanese birth 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 recent TOJ, and to what extent they believed it relieved stress and

ABSTRACT The present paper attempts to highlight the possibilities for the therapist to look within herself in the process of psychotherapy. It journeys the avenues for personal growth that get created in the process of practising therapy. In particular, the paper chronicles the psychological dilemmas a therapist, practising in the Indian context, encountered in her tryst with difficult clients, which

ABSTRACT This study examined the speculative relationships between the area used for drawing the three images of House, Tree, and Person in the synthetic HTP test and measures of school maladjustment in Japanese early adolescents. The participants consisted of 130 junior high school students. Records for non-attendance and scores on the Social Competence Scale were correlated with maladjustment scores

ABSTRACT This content analysis presents an overview of single-case-specific articles published between 2003 and 2014 in 20 American Counselling Association (ACA) journals. In addition to the frequency of single-case design articles, contributors and their affiliation, methodological design, participant populations, and topics of interest and application settings are analysed.

ABSTRACT Increases in mental health problems within Japan’s school population have led the Japanese government to initiate school counselling services. However, the development of counselling services is hindered by the lack of public appreciation for the magnitude of mental health problems and the lack of clarity regarding the economic benefits of such counselling services. The aim of this study was

ABSTRACT A pilot training intervention for counselling professionals was designed to introduce theoretical and practical ways of incorporating Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences (MI) into counselling practice with adult clients. Eight experienced counsellors were introduced to MI theory and an intelligence preference survey, as well as practical activities designed to use each intelligence

ABSTRACT The article reconsiders Carl Rogers’ theory of the necessary and sufficient conditions of therapy in the context of therapy in Japan. It prefaces this with the discussion of certain characteristics of Japanese culture which have an impact on the therapeutic relationship and ways of working, specifically with regard to those Western therapies practised in Japan. The article offers both a cultural

ABSTRACT A mixed-method online-survey study was conducted to explore psychotherapy clients’ (N = 230) attitudes to psychotherapists engaging in personal therapy. 61% of participants strongly favoured psychotherapists engaging in personal therapy, while only 9% opposed mandating personal therapy as a professional requirement for psychotherapist training. 75% would feel more comfortable seeking treatment