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| Mindfulness for Two (Part I): Manipulating the Room |
| Sunday, May 24, 2009 |
| 1:30 PM–2:50 PM |
| North 222 AB |
| Area: CBM; Domain: Applied Behavior Analysis |
| Chair: Maureen Kathleen Flynn (University of Mississippi) |
| Discussant: Chad Drake (Portland Psychotherapy Clinic, Research, and Train) |
| Abstract: Researchers have long been interested in different factors relevant to the process and outcome of therapy (Smith & Glass, 1977). This symposium will present findings from a series of studies involving an analogue of a first therapy session. In each of these studies, particular variables in the therapy room that are theoretically important to the practice of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy were manipulated (See Wilson, in press). Some of the variables include, the use of a clipboard to take notes, chair placement, and the use of the Outcome Questionnaire (OQ-45.2) versus the Valued Living Questionnaire (VLQ-2) prior to the interview. Data were collected and scored from a video-tape recording of the session. Additionally, self-report data were collected using established measures of therapeutic alliance as well as measures specifically created for this study. |
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| The Effects of the Pre-interview Questionnaire Administered |
| MAUREEN KATHLEEN FLYNN (University of Mississippi), Kelly G. Wilson (University of Mississippi), Kate Kellum (The University of Mississippi), Emily Kennison Sandoz (University of Mississippi) |
| Abstract: This study examined how manipulating the interviewee’s behavior prior to the interview affects a number of different process variables believed to be relevant to the practice of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (Wilson, in press). Specifically, this study manipulated the pre-interview questionnaire administered to interviewees. Interviewees were randomly assigned to fill out either the Outcome Questionnaire-45.2 (OQ-45.2) or the Valued Living Questionnaire-II (VLQ-2). Next, the interviewer was instructed to ask the interviewee about a disagreement they had with someone who is important to them. Data were collected and scored from a video-tape recording of the session. Additionally, self-report data were collected post-interview from both interviewers and interviewees using measures of therapeutic alliance and personal experiences, such as positive/negative mood and physical sensations. |
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| The Effects of the Use of a Clipboard |
| ERIC M DAVIS (University of Mississippi), Kelly G. Wilson (University of Mississippi), Kate Kellum (The University of Mississippi), Emily Kennison Sandoz (University of Mississippi) |
| Abstract: This study examined how manipulating the interviewer’s behavior during the interview effects a number of different process variables believed to be relevant to the practice of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (Wilson, in press). Specifically, this study manipulated the interviewer’s use of a clipboard during the interview. The interviewer was randomly selected to either have or not to have a clipboard to use during the interview. Next, the interviewer was instructed to ask the interviewee about a disagreement they had with someone who is important to them. Data were collected and scored from a video-tape recording of the session. Additionally, self-report data were collected using established measures of therapeutic alliance as well as measures specifically created for this study. |
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| The Effects of Chair Placement |
| NICOLE KEEN (University of Mississippi), Kelly G. Wilson (University of Mississippi), Kate Kellum (The University of Mississippi), Emily Kennison Sandoz (University of Mississippi) |
| Abstract: This study examined how manipulating the space in the room during the interview effects a number of different process variables believed to be relevant to the practice of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (Wilson, in press). In this study the interviewers and interviewees were placed in one of four conditions: chairs were face-to-face, chairs were angled, chairs were near in proximity, and chairs were far in proximity. Next, the interviewer was instructed to ask the interviewee about a disagreement they had with someone who is important to them. Data were collected and scored from a video-tape recording of the session. Additionally, self-report data were collected using established measures of therapeutic alliance as well as measures specifically created for this study. |
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