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Prof. Dr. Cord Benecke is a Professor of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy at the University of Kassel, Germany, affiliated with the Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy. His research integrates psychodynamic theory, empirical diagnostics, and clinical practice, focusing on personality disorders, emotion regulation, and psychotherapy process research. He leads consultations by appointment and is supported by Dr. Miriam Henkel as his deputy.
Education & Career:
- Diploma in Psychology, Universität des Saarlandes (1987–1994)
- PhD (summa cum laude) on affective expression in psychotherapy (2001)
- Habilitation on panic disorders at Universität Innsbruck (2004)
- Professorships at Universität Innsbruck (2006–2010) and Universität Kassel (2010–present)
- Approbation as Psychological Psychotherapist (2002)
Research Focus: Benecke's work centers on psychodynamic diagnostics (OPD), facial affective behavior, personality pathology, and transdiagnostic emotion processes. He investigates therapeutic mechanisms in anxiety disorders, borderline personality, and psychoanalytic techniques, emphasizing empirical validation of clinical concepts.
Publication Trends: His recent articles (2019–2022) reflect a strong emphasis on refining psychodynamic assessment tools (e.g., OPD questionnaires), exploring emotion-related psychopathology (shame, guilt, narcissism), and comparing therapeutic modalities. Studies frequently use longitudinal designs, latent modeling, and clinician-reported data to validate diagnostic frameworks.
Professional Activities: Benecke holds editorial roles in Forum der Psychoanalyse and Zeitschrift für Psychosomatische Medizin, co-leads the OPD task force, and participates in guideline development (e.g., S3 guidelines for anxiety disorders). He is a member of the German Psychoanalytic Society (DPG) and Society for Psychotherapy Research (SPR).
Team & Infrastructure: He directs a research group at Universität Kassel focusing on clinical process studies, supported by collaborators like Dr. Miriam Henkel and administrative staff. The team investigates psychotherapeutic outcomes, diagnostic reliability, and affective neuroscience interfaces.
