“Good job!”: Therapists' encouragement, affirmation, and personal address in internet-based cognitive behavior therapy for adolescents with depression

Berg, Ida; Hovne, Vera; Carlbring, Per; Bernhard‐Oettel, Claudia; Oscarsson, Martin; Mechler, Jakob; Lindqvist, Karin; Topooco, Naira; Andersson, Gerhard; Philips, Björn

doi:10.1016/j.invent.2022.100592

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“…Ideally, these studies would involve a larger number of therapists and incorporate therapist factors into the analysis (Magnusson et al, 2018). This approach could reveal how varying levels of therapist support (ranging from positive reinforcement to troubleshooting, Berg et al, 2022) influence retention rates, engagement, and ultimately, the outcomes and cost-benefit ratios for different diagnostic subgroups.…”

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Efficacy of Transdiagnostic Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Assertiveness: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Hagberg

Manhem

Oscarsson

et al. 2023

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Efficacy of Transdiagnostic Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Assertiveness: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Hagberg

Manhem

Oscarsson

et al. 2023

Preprint

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“…PIF supports organizing CBT and related therapeutic techniques in game development to maintain a consistent gameplay experience for the player. It aims to assist developers in coping with the reiterative nature of CBT by showing the big picture of how one scenario links to another (Berg et al, 2022). Table 1 indicates that three key sections work concurrently to create the framework: setup, aim, and execution.…”

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Developing a Framework for Interactions in CBT-Based Serious Games on Smartphones

Sriwatanathamma,

Sirivesmas,

Simatrang

et al. 2024

International Journal of Gaming and Computer-Mediated Simulations

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While there are numerous serious games that explore cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques through gamification on smartphones, the framework for developing interactions is not often thoroughly discussed. The objective of this study is to outline the process of combining CBT techniques, narrative setup, and game mechanics to create two types of interactions (verbal- and physical-based) using the player interaction framework (PIF). The PIF consists of three key sections: setup, aim, and execution. In the setup section, it utilizes the ABCDE (activating events, beliefs, consequences, disputation of beliefs, and effective new approaches) model to combine narrative and CBT techniques such as gratitude and self-monitoring. The aim section is used to break down the intended experience of both the player and their main character, at the same time clarifying the CBT goal of the interaction. Finally, the execution section includes the representation of how players will interact in the game through input and feedback. The efficacy of the framework in visual narrative serious games remains to be investigated through a randomized controlled trial after the completion of our serious game, BlueLine.

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“…The guide can provide clarification and correct misunderstandings but should stay focused on helping clients to implement the skills learned, to motivate and encourage clients to do the homework by practising the skills learned, and to address problems and barriers. It is essential that the guide is motivational and encouraging (Berg et al, 2022 ). To be able to fulfil the role, the guide needs to be very familiar with the intervention content, with an interesting aspect of using self-help treatments being that they also aid student therapists to understand the treatment material better.…”

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A guide for self-help guides: best practice implementation

Shafran,

Egan,

de Valle

et al. 2024

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

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Guided self-help is an evidence-based intervention used globally. Self-help is a fundamental part of the stepped care model of mental health services that enables the efficient use of limited resources. Despite its importance, there is little information defining the role of the guide and the key competences required. In this context, the guide is defined as the person who facilitates and supports the use self-help materials. This article sets out the role of the guide in guided self-help. It considers practical issues such as the importance of engagement to motivate clients for early change, personalising the intervention, structuring sessions, how best to use routine outcome monitoring and supervision requirements. Key competences are proposed, including generic competences to build the relationship as well as specific competences such as being able to clearly convey the role of the guide to clients. Guides should be prepared for “self-help drift”, a concept akin to therapist drift in more traditional therapies. Knowing how to identify mental health problems, use supervision and manage risk and comorbidity are all key requirements for guides. The paper concludes by calling for increased recognition and value of the role of the guide within mental health services.

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“Good job!”: Therapists' encouragement, affirmation, and personal address in internet-based cognitive behavior therapy for adolescents with depression

Cited by 6 publications

References 36 publications

Efficacy of Transdiagnostic Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Assertiveness: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Efficacy of Transdiagnostic Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Assertiveness: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Developing a Framework for Interactions in CBT-Based Serious Games on Smartphones

A guide for self-help guides: best practice implementation

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