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Imagery rescripting therapy : identifying factors associated with successful outcome in PTSDParker, Elle January 2014 (has links)
Imagery rescripting (ImRs) is a psychological intervention effective in treating intrusive images in PTSD. Studies have suggested factors in ImRs which may influence outcome; however, research is still in its infancy, with mechanisms of action still unknown and factors which make it successful unclear (Arntz, 2012). This study aimed to investigate therapists' experience of the process of delivering ImRs in PTSD and what they believe make it an effective intervention. The study used a Grounded Theory (GT) approach to investigate eight therapists' experience of using ImRs in PTSD, and their view of what makes it successful. A GT analysis produced a model illustrating the process of using ImRs, consisting of four theoretical themes: using ImRs in PTSD, facing obstacles in working with the imagination, identifying the mechanisms of action and moving from the unknown to the known. The main suggested mechanisms of action involved re-establishing power and enabling an emotional shift to occur. The model highlighted inter-relationships existing, with distinct themes feeding into each other. The GT model suggested more structure and research is required for an increased understanding in ImRs, allowing therapists to feel more confident and comfortable using the perceived anxiety-provoking technique. Future research could focus on interesting findings from this study allowing an already powerful therapeutic tool to develop and become a more widely-used and prioritised treatment technique in PTSD.
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Imagery re-scripting for PTSD : session content and its relation to symptom improvementSalter, Caroline January 2014 (has links)
Intrusive images are a common phenomenon in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD; American Psychological Society, 2013). Imagery-Rescripting (ImRs; Arntz & Weertman, 1999) is an experiential technique for targeting intrusive images and is gaining popularity as a treatment for PTSD (Arntz, 2012). Although there is evidence to suggest that ImRs is an effective treatment of PTSD (see Arntz, 2012), it is currently unclear how ImRs works. The aims of the present study were 1) to develop a coding scheme that captured important factors of ImRs session, and 2) to apply this coding scheme prospectively to investigate how certain factors might relate to treatment outcome. The study used thematic analysis (Braun & Clarke, 2006) to develop an ImRs coding scheme. Next, a single case experimental design was employed to track six participants over the course of their ImRs therapy for PTSD. Session content captured by the coding scheme was compared to changes in weekly outcome measures to investigate whether the presence of certain codes related to a reduction in PTSD symptoms. Results suggested a number of factors might be important for determining treatment outcome. Specifically, Attitude towards ImRs, Activation of the image, Ability to follow ImRs, Activation of original internal processes and internal processes during the re-script, Believability and Attitude towards the outcome are suggested as potentially important factors for determining ImRs efficacy. Study strengths, limitations and clinical implications are discussed. Recommendations for future research, including in-depth investigation of individual factors are suggested.
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Pathways to healing : an empirical-theology study of the healing praxis of 'the group' Assemblies of God in KwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaThomas, Andrew James 06 1900 (has links)
The study commenced by identifying a theological problem relating to the lack of understanding regarding grass-roots African Pentecostal healing praxis. The empirical-theological approach of Van der Ven was utilised, therefore, to study the healing praxis of an African Pentecostal body, called: The Group‘ Assemblies of God, in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Van der Ven‘s original framework was developed by drawing on the hermeneutic and methodological work of Cartledge.
A case study was undertaken on a Group‘ Assembly in rural KwaZulu-Natal. The use of social scientific techniques produced a wide range of results that point to the church‘s ministry of healing as a process, rooted in the Trinity, that can occur through varied channels. These pathways ended in a broad understanding of healing.
A dialogue between the qualitative results and the healing literature was used to develop a more precise theological question. Case study categories were conceptualised and then operationalised as a questionnaire. A survey was performed on all Assemblies affiliated to The Group‘ Assemblies of God in KwaZulu-Natal. A significant number of people participated in the survey which produced a wide range of data. It is found that worldview and charismatic experience form an important hermeneutic axis that influences attitudes towards the healing ministry. Conservative biblical belief, ethnicity, education and gender influence attitudes towards healing. A distinct divide exists between positive attitudes towards physical, spiritual, inner healing and deliverance and more negative attitudes towards social and environmental healing. The reflection on these results focuses on the perceived influence of American dispensational fundamentalism. The eschatology formed from these beliefs has a narrowing effect on holistic healing ministry. Moltmann‘s transformational eschatology is suggested, therefore, as a suitable alternative. The methodological evaluation finds that several problems exist with regard to research in a rural African location. The cycle concludes by offering a range of suggestions for further study. / Practical Theology / D. Th. (Practical Theology)
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Pathways to healing : an empirical-theology study of the healing praxis of 'the group' Assemblies of God in KwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaThomas, Andrew James 06 1900 (has links)
The study commenced by identifying a theological problem relating to the lack of understanding regarding grass-roots African Pentecostal healing praxis. The empirical-theological approach of Van der Ven was utilised, therefore, to study the healing praxis of an African Pentecostal body, called: The Group‘ Assemblies of God, in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Van der Ven‘s original framework was developed by drawing on the hermeneutic and methodological work of Cartledge.
A case study was undertaken on a Group‘ Assembly in rural KwaZulu-Natal. The use of social scientific techniques produced a wide range of results that point to the church‘s ministry of healing as a process, rooted in the Trinity, that can occur through varied channels. These pathways ended in a broad understanding of healing.
A dialogue between the qualitative results and the healing literature was used to develop a more precise theological question. Case study categories were conceptualised and then operationalised as a questionnaire. A survey was performed on all Assemblies affiliated to The Group‘ Assemblies of God in KwaZulu-Natal. A significant number of people participated in the survey which produced a wide range of data. It is found that worldview and charismatic experience form an important hermeneutic axis that influences attitudes towards the healing ministry. Conservative biblical belief, ethnicity, education and gender influence attitudes towards healing. A distinct divide exists between positive attitudes towards physical, spiritual, inner healing and deliverance and more negative attitudes towards social and environmental healing. The reflection on these results focuses on the perceived influence of American dispensational fundamentalism. The eschatology formed from these beliefs has a narrowing effect on holistic healing ministry. Moltmann‘s transformational eschatology is suggested, therefore, as a suitable alternative. The methodological evaluation finds that several problems exist with regard to research in a rural African location. The cycle concludes by offering a range of suggestions for further study. / Philosophy, Practical and Systematic Theology / D. Th. (Practical Theology)
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