جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Joel Townمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Psychotherapy Efficacy
• Short-Term Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
• Emotional Processing in Mental Health
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Joel Town is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and cross-appointed in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie University . He holds a BSc (Hons) from the University of York and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) from the University of Sheffield. Education: BSc (Hons) in Psychology, University of York, England Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy), University of Sheffield, England Dr. Town's research focuses on psychotherapy outcome research , mechanisms of change in psychotherapy , and psychological treatments for depression and medically unexplained symptoms . He specializes in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) , examining its efficacy for conditions like treatment-resistant depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and somatic symptom disorders. His work includes clinical trials , systematic reviews , and meta-analyses to evaluate therapeutic processes and outcomes. His recent publications highlight ISTDP applications for personality disorders, anxiety, chronic pain, and eating disorders. Key trends include emotional processing , therapeutic alliance dynamics , and cost-effectiveness of brief interventions . Dr. Town also explores how unconscious emotional conflicts influence treatment outcomes. As a clinician, he serves as the lead clinical psychologist at the Medically Unexplained Symptoms Clinic, QE-II Health Science Centre, and as Director of Dynamic Health Psychological Services, Halifax . He supervises clinical psychology interns and practicum students and contributes as a Consulting Editor for journals like Psychotherapy and Psychotherapy Research .

Diego Roccoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Psychotherapy Process Research
• Psychotherapy Outcome Research
• Microprocess Research
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Diego Rocco is an Associate Professor at the Department of Psychology, University of Padua, specializing in psychotherapy process and outcome research. His work focuses on countertransference dynamics, therapeutic alliance, and the integration of psychodynamic principles into clinical practice. He leads research initiatives analyzing the efficacy of short-term dynamic psychotherapy, online counseling modalities, and the measurement of clinician awareness in therapy. His contributions include developing assessment tools like the Countertransference Behavior Awareness Measurement (CBAM) and the Referential Process Post-Session Scale (RPPS-T). Key research interests include microprocess analysis in therapy sessions, the role of mindfulness in attachment theory, and the psychosocial aspects of chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia. He has extensively published on paralinguistic communication, therapist post-session reflection, and the impact of non-verbal cues in clinical interactions. His work bridges empirical research with practical training for novice psychotherapists, emphasizing evidence-based interventions. Dr. Rocco collaborates with international teams to validate cross-cultural clinical instruments and has pioneered studies on telemedicine applications in transactional analysis psychotherapy. His academic contributions span over three decades, with a focus on advancing methodological rigor in psychotherapy research and training.

Ole André Solbakkenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Affect theory
• Affect integration
• Affect organization
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Ole André Solbakken is a tenured Professor at the Department of Psychology, University of Oslo, specializing in clinical psychology with a focus on affect theory and psychotherapy outcomes. Clinical expertise in Affect Consciousness Therapy (ACT) and Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) Developed key assessment tools: Affect Integration Inventory (AII) and Bodily Affective Mobilizability Scales (BAMS) Research collaborator with international institutions including Dalhousie University, Washington School of Psychiatry, and Linköping University His research explores: Emotion regulation and its role in psychopathology Process-outcome relationships in psychotherapy Treatment-resistant mental disorders Phenomenology of affective states Clinical hypnosis applications Developmental pathways to depression Current projects include: NMSPOP : Process and Outcomes in Psychotherapy PREVENT : Psychological interventions for breast cancer patients NORTRAS : Nordic Psychotherapy Training Study DRIVE : Multi-package depression research initiative He co-supervises dual competence projects and collaborates with: Prof Jon T. Monsen (UiO) Prof Helene Amundsen Nissen-Lie (UiO) Dr Bruce Wampold (University of Madison) Allan Abbass (Dalhousie University)

Björn Philipsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Internet-Delivered Psychological Treatments
• Adolescent Depression
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Björn Philips is a Professor at Stockholm University , affiliated with the Department of Psychology . He leads the Stockholm University research group for Process and Outcome in Psychodynamic therapies (SU-POP) and has held academic roles at Linköping University as Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor (2011–2016). His work spans psychodynamic therapy research, internet-delivered interventions, and clinical applications for adolescent depression and substance use disorders. His research focuses on psychodynamic therapy in various formats, including internet-delivered psychodynamic therapy (IPDT) , mentalization-based therapy , and relational psychotherapy . He investigates mechanisms of change such as therapeutic alliance , emotion regulation , and negative effects in psychotherapy . Projects like ERiCA (funded by the Kavli Trust) test IPDT for adolescents, while collaborations with Northern Stockholm Psychiatry explore Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP-G) for complex psychiatric cases. The 15 most recent articles highlight his emphasis on internet-based psychodynamic interventions for adolescents, transdiagnostic treatment comparisons (Unified Protocol vs. Affect Phobia Therapy), and therapeutic alliance dynamics in digital settings. These studies address adolescent mental health , telepsychotherapy challenges , and mechanisms of emotion regulation in treatment outcomes. He has supervised multiple PhD students, including Karin Lindqvist (2023), Jakob Mechler (2023), and Carl-Johan Uckelstam (2021). His grants include 5.7 million SEK from the Kavli Trust (2019–2023) for the ERiCA project.

Peter Lilliengrenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
• Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP)
• Process and Outcome in Psychotherapy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Peter Lilliengren is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Stockholm University. He works 60% at the university and 40% in private practice as a licensed psychologist, psychotherapist, and supervisor with a PhD in clinical psychology. He is affiliated with the Stockholm University research group for Process and Outcome in Psychodynamic therapies (SU-POP). Dr. Lilliengren's research focuses primarily on process and outcome in psychodynamic therapy across various formats, including standard psychotherapy settings, internet-delivered treatment, and online psychotherapy. He has specialized expertise in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) and has led significant research in therapeutic mechanisms, attachment to therapist, and the efficacy of experiential dynamic therapy. His publications reveal a strong emphasis on evidence-based psychodynamic approaches, with particular attention to anxiety disorders, depression, attachment processes, and therapeutic change mechanisms. His work often bridges clinical practice with rigorous research methodology, contributing significantly to the empirical foundation of psychodynamic psychotherapy. Lead researcher on the ERiCA project (internet-delivered psychodynamic treatment for adolescent depression) Principal investigator in emotion-focused digital interventions for medically unexplained symptoms Developer of the Patient Attachment to Therapist Rating Scale (PAT-RS) Dr. Lilliengren teaches in the advanced psychotherapist program with a psychodynamic orientation, serving as course manager for 'supervised psychotherapy,' 'complex cases,' and 'Introduction course.' He also teaches in the undergraduate psychology program and supervises master's thesis work. His teaching reflects his clinical expertise in ISTDP and his research interests in therapeutic processes and outcomes.

Armahn Rassuliمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مهمان

• Clinical Psychology
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Substance Use Disorders
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Armahn Rassuli is a Visiting Professor at The George Washington University's Professional Psychology Program within the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences. He holds an affiliate faculty role and currently serves at The Center Clinic. His clinical practice focuses on individual and couples therapy using Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), grounded in psychodynamic and analytic theories. He also maintains a private practice in Virginia, addressing severe mental illness and substance use disorders through community mental health experience. Education includes a Psy.D. from GW and an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from William & Mary. His expertise bridges clinical practice, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based interventions for complex mental health challenges.