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| Mindfulness for Two Revisited: Further Investigations into the Therapeutic Relationship |
| Tuesday, June 1, 2010 |
| 9:00 AM–9:50 AM |
| Crockett A/B (Grand Hyatt) |
| Area: CBM/VBC; Domain: Applied Behavior Analysis |
| Chair: Carrie Ambrose (University of Mississippi) |
| Discussant: Emily Kennison Sandoz (University of Mississippi) |
| 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 therapeutic variables that are theoretically important to the practice of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy were manipulated (Wilson & DuFrene, 2009). Some of the variables included manipulations on the therapist interaction, conversational differences, and room set-up. These variables include: personal disclosure, asking for permission to discuss something difficult, a brief mindfulness exercise prior to the session, a brief values exercise prior to session, chair placement, and use of clipboard for information gathering. Data were collected and scored from a videotape recording of the session. 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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| Mindfulness for Two Revisited: Manipulating the Therapist |
| CARRIE AMBROSE (University of Mississippi), Charles Peterson (University of Mississippi), Brittany A. Carstens (University of Mississippi), Regan M. Slater (University of Mississippi), Kelly G. Wilson (University of Mississippi), Kate Kellum (University of Mississippi) |
| Abstract: Two studies examined how manipulating the interviewer’s behavior during the interview affects a number of different process variables believed to be relevant to the practice of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (Wilson & DuFrene, 2009). In the first study, the interviewer participated in a mindfulness exercise prior to the session. In the second study, the interviewer was instructed to disclose personal information to the interviewee. 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 videotape recording of the session. 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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| Mindfulness for Two Revisited: Manipulating the Conversation |
| NICKI JEANE (University of Mississippi), Charles Peterson (University of Mississippi), Brittany A. Carstens (University of Mississippi), Regan M. Slater (University of Mississippi), Kelly G. Wilson (University of Mississippi), Kate Kellum (University of Mississippi) |
| Abstract: Two studies examined how manipulating conversational variables during the interview affects a number of different process variables believed to be relevant to the practice of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (Wilson & DuFrene, 2009). In the first study, the interviewer asked the interviewee for permission to discuss something difficult. In the second study, the interviewee completed a brief values exercise prior to session. 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 videotape recording of the session. 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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| Mindfulness for Two Revisited: Manipulating the Room |
| SUMMER KING (University of Mississippi), Charles Peterson (University of Mississippi), Brittany A. Carstens (University of Mississippi), Regan M. Slater (University of Mississippi), Kelly G. Wilson (University of Mississippi), Kate Kellum (University of Mississippi) |
| Abstract: Two studies examined how manipulating variables within the therapy room during the interview affects a number of different process variables believed to be relevant to the practice of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (Wilson & DuFrene, 2009). In the first study, the interviewer used a clipboard for information gathering during the session. In the second study, the interviewer and interviewee chairs were placed face to face, rather than at an angle. 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 videotape recording of the session. 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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