Psychology (Functional Area: Clinical Psychology)
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Resolution of Self-Interruption in Emotion-Focused Therapy: A Model of Client Processes
(2022-03-03)The aim of this study was to develop and preliminarily validate a transdiagnostic model of how clients overcome Aversion to Emotion/ Self-Interruption (AESI) over the course of a session of emotion-focused therapy. The ... -
Doing Good When You Don't Want To: An Experience Sampling Study Examining Autonomy and Compassionate Action
(2022-03-03)There is broad support in the literature that people experience enhanced wellbeing after performing prosocial behaviours, such as acts of compassion: doing good makes you feel good (Alden & Trew, 2013; Layous et al., 2017; ... -
The Existential Nihilism Scale (ENS): Theory, Development, and Psychometric Evaluation
(2021-11-15)Existential nihilism is a worldview characterized by a rejection of the existence of meaning in life and a belief in the futility of trying to ameliorate this absence. Despite the rich philosophical and cultural history ... -
Nine Peaceful Defenders of Headwaters at Redwood Summer: True for Me. Get It Done. Was it Worthy? What Got in the Way?
(2021-11-15)This study is an inquiry into the lived experience and personal meanings derived from long term commitments to justice towards better visibility and understanding of the community of nonviolence for activists, general ... -
Exploring the effectiveness of an online workshop for emotional intelligence in undergraduate students
(2021-11-15)This study is an exploration of the effectiveness of an adapted online emotional intelligence (EI) workshop for an undergraduate sample. One hundred and eighty students participated in the workshop, the main contents of ... -
The Effect of Exposure to Social Media Images of Food on Eating Behaviour Intentions and Motivations
(2021-11-15)Objective: The current study examined the effects of exposure to social media food images on young womens intentions and motivations to eat healthily and intentions to engage in dieting behaviours. Method: Female undergraduate ... -
Intimate Relationships and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Investigating the Application of an Integrative Couples Therapy for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
(2021-11-15)The purpose of the present study was to examine the effectiveness of a couple-based intervention for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). The approach was integrative and utilized a previously established therapeutic ... -
Understanding the Transition from Acute to Chronic Post-Surgical Pain in Youth
(2021-11-15)Approximately 20% of youth develop chronic post-surgical pain (CPSP) that is associated with pain-related distress and co-morbid mental health outcomes, such as anxiety and depression. This dissertation examines youth and ... -
Validating the Simplified Therapist Demand and Support Code
(2021-11-15)The didactic nature of current postgraduate training may be limited in its effectiveness for improving therapist performance. A promising training alternative may be process coding, or training in the recognition and ... -
Organizing borderline personality disorder symptoms, childhood maltreatment experiences, and posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms: Do unique subgroups exist and influence dialectical behaviour therapy outcomes?
(2021-11-15)BPD is characterized by dysregulation in emotions, behaviours, relationships, identity, and thoughts, as well as frequent engagement in self-injury. Childhood maltreatment experiences (including childhood trauma) and ... -
An Imagery Rescripting Intervention for Internalized Weight Stigma in Women with Elevated Weight Concerns
(2021-11-15)Weight stigma, or negative attitudes directed toward individuals based on larger body size, is associated with decreased physical and psychological wellbeing, particularly when these attitudes are internalized and directed ... -
Pain Reports among a Complex Chronic Care Population in Canada
(2021-11-15)The present dissertation examines pain reports among a complex chronic disease (CCD) population of adults from complex chronic care (CCC) facilities across Ontario, Canada. The literature review provides an overview of ... -
Evaluating The Effectiveness of Compensatory Interventions in Adults With Acquired Brain Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Memory and Everyday Impact Outcomes
(2021-11-15)Adults with acquired brain injury (ABI) often experience memory impairments that are persistent and difficult to treat. Although evidence has shown that rehabilitation programs may improve cognitive performance in persons ... -
The Influence of Drawing on Memory Formation: A Lesion-Based Approach
(2021-11-15)The hippocampus plays a critical role in the formation of contextually rich memories, with research indicating that distinct neuronal representations within the hippocampus produce the foundation of these memories. Therefore, ... -
Investigating Mindfulness and Clinical hypnosis for Pain-Related Conditions Using Heart Rate Variability as a Marker of Vagal Heart Rate Modulation: Report of Three Randomized Trials
(2021-11-15)Chronic and post-surgical pain conditions are highly prevalent and often treated sub-optimally. Clinical pain is understood to originate from inflammatory and neurological dysfunction, and research literature has amassed ... -
Personality as a predictor of adherence to public health measures for controlling COVID-19 viral spread: The mediating roles of problem drinking and pandemic-related distress
(2021-11-15)Nonadherence to the public health guidelines implemented in response to COVID-19 is concerningly common, with some research implicating personality as a contributing factor. Thus, there is a need to examine the mechanisms ... -
Everyday Impact of Memory Changes Among Older Adults
(2021-11-15)Many older adults report subjective memory complaints that can impact their everyday living. The extent to which such complaints impact daily functioning are important criteria to consider when diagnosing memory conditions. ... -
Testing a Psychotherapy Change Process in a Sample of Depressed Clients with Underlying Maladaptive Shame
(2021-11-15)This psychotherapy process research study tested the predictive validity of a model of emotional processing in a sample of 23 psychotherapy clients who met criteria for a DSM-IV diagnosis of major depressive disorder and ... -
Comparing Therapist Responsivity to Resistance Markers in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy and Motivational Interviewing Integrated with Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for Generalized Anxiety
(2021-11-15)While therapist supportive, rather than directive, strategies have been particularly indicated during client resistance, little systematic research has examined how therapists responsively navigate resistance (Aviram et ... -
A Narrative Care Intervention to Support the Post-Cancer Treatment Transition from Primary to Follow-up Care: Analysis of Outcomes and Content
(2021-07-06)The needs and ways of supporting individuals during the transitional phase after completion of treatment for primary cancer are less well-studied compared to other phases of the cancer journey. It is important to better ...
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