Dealing with couple infidelity in romantic relationships: A group intervention feasibility study.

The extent to which group therapy benefits individuals who have experienced couple infidelity remains unexamined. In this study, a brief group intervention for individuals who experienced couple infidelity was designed, and the feasibility of the intervention was evaluated (i.e., acceptability; implementation; measurements' performance and, limited-efficacy testing). The final sample was composed of 20 women and 4 men (M = 29.95 years, SD = 12.3). Twenty-four completed pre and post assessments and 20 of these completed the follow-up assessment. At pre, post, and follow-up, participants responded to a questionnaire packet that included measures of depression, anxiety and PTSD symptoms, relationship self-efficacy, centrality of event, cognitive fusion, and decision to forgive. Also, follow-up interviews were conducted. The closed group intervention consisted of eight 90-min weekly sessions. The group therapy process component was based on solution-focused therapy. Psychoeducation component included mindfulness, reflection on personal values, factors that contribute to infidelity, and forgiveness. Session rating scores indicated an overall high acceptance of the intervention, its contents, and goals. Interview reports showed that dealing with thoughts and emotions, understanding infidelity, and forgiveness were the most helpful contents. Group support and processes were also positively valued. Repeated-measures MANOVA results indicated statistically significant decrease in symptoms, cognitive fusion, and importance of the event, as well as an increase in self-efficacy. Measurement instruments showed adequate reliability. These results indicate that a group treatment may be an alternative format to help individuals deal with psychological consequences of couple infidelity, when couple therapy is not possible.

Effectiveness of the Unified Protocol for the transdiagnostic treatment of emotional disorders in online and group format in Argentina: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

BACKGROUND: The Unified Protocol (UP) is a transdiagnostic intervention based on emotional regulation for the treatment of emotional disorders. Its application in individual and group formats has been studied worldwide, obtaining similar results to specific protocols but with a lower drop-out rate and improving the cost-benefit ratio, since a larger number of patients can benefit from it. Moreover, the inclusion of digital technologies in psychotherapy aims to improve the accessibility of treatments, especially since the pandemic of COVID-19 that forced the implementation of treatments through teletherapy increasing its use. To date, no studies have been carried out in Argentina on the application of the UP in a group format and through teletherapy. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the efficacy of the UP in a group format and through teletherapy in the Argentine population. METHODS: A parallel-group, controlled, randomized trial, with pre-post and repeated follow-up measures intergroup design will be conducted. One hundred eighty patients will be randomized to one of the following conditions: an online, group-based UP intervention or a waiting list. The Beck Depression Inventory-II and the Beck Anxiety Inventory will be used to compare primary outcomes and the Beck Hopelessness Scale, Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale, Positive Affect and Negative Affect Scale, and Multicultural Quality of Life Index will be administered for secondary outcomes at baseline, post-intervention, and 3 months follow-up. Ad-hoc questionnaires will be used to assess patients' experiences and treatment satisfaction. DISCUSSION: The purpose of this trial is to evaluate the efficacy of the online and group application of the UP in the Argentine population, as well as to evaluate the patient's experience and satisfaction with the treatment. It is expected that the findings of this study will be useful in reducing anxious and depressive symptomatology, will allow us to adapt the UP to our culture, and will improve accessibility to treatment. TRIAL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05275322. Registered on 11 March 2022.

One-year outcomes of two community-based mental health interventions for Afro-Colombian survivors of the armed conflict and displacement.

The objective of the study is to assess the middle-term effects (1 year after intervention) of two community-based mental health interventions, Common Elements Treatment Approach intervention, CETA, and Narrative Community Group Therapy intervention, NCGT, in two cities of the Colombian Pacific region (Buenaventura and Quibdó). A follow-up study was conducted on a cohort of trial participants. In this trial, the positive effects of two mental health interventions were evaluated; assessment was carried out in separate groups (CETA arm, NCGT arm and a control group) of the reduction of symptoms of anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress and function impaired mentality. The participants were Afro-Colombian survivors of the armed conflict and displacement living in Buenaventura and Quibdó. They were surveyed using the same instrument used in the original trial. Intent-to-treat analyses were performed, and longitudinal mixed-effects regression models with random effects were used to analyse the middle-term effects of the interventions. At 1-year post-intervention, participants in Buenaventura who received the CETA intervention experienced a decrease in depression (-0.23; p = 0.02), post-traumatic stress symptoms (-0.23; p = 0.02) and total mental health symptoms (-0.14; p = 0.048). In Quibdó, the NCGT intervention significantly improved function impairment (-0.30; p = 0.005). CETA and NCGT interventions have the potential to maintain a reduction of mental health symptoms in participants from the Colombian Pacific region.

Terapia Cognitivo-Comportamental em Grupo: Estratégia de Psicoeducação com Estudantes de Enfermagem / Group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Strategy for Psychoeducation with Nursing Students / Terapia Cognitivo-Conductual en Grupo: Estrategia para la Psicoeducación con Estudiantes de Enfermeira

Este estudo teve por objetivo apresentar os resultados de um grupo psicoterápico psicoeducativo desenvolvido junto a estudantes de Enfermagem. Foram realizados seis encontros com cinco estudantes de uma universidade pública do Estado de São Paulo. Os encontros foram audiogravados, transcritos e submetidos à análise temático-reflexiva. Os resultados encontrados permitiram a construção de cinco categorias temáticas: (1) Desafios da adaptação ao ensino superior; (2) Concepções sobre saúde mental na universidade; (3) Autocuidado e equilíbrio entre a vida universitária e pessoal; (4) Relações interpessoais e vida universitária; (5) Perspectivas e expectativas sobre a formação. O processo de integração à universidade requer mobilização cognitiva, afetiva e social, sendo que as relações com os pares, professores e familiares foram destacadas como importantes para essa adaptação. As participantes destacaram conhecer a importância do cuidado em saúde mental, mas admitiram dificuldades de promoverem o autocuidado. O espaço grupal foi utilizado como ambiente de escuta, estabelecimento de vínculo e autocuidado. Os grupos psicoeducativos demonstraram ser importantes para a construção de estratégias de enfrentamento e um espaço para o acolhimento de demandas que emergem nessa etapa do desenvolvimento.

This study aimed to present the results of a psychoeducational psychotherapy group developed with Nursing students. Six meetings were held with five students from a public university in the state of São Paulo. The meetings were audio-recorded, transcribed and submitted to a reflexive-thematic analysis. The results found allowed the construction of five thematic categories: (1) Challenges of adapting to higher education; (2) Conceptions about mental health at the university; (3) Self-care and balance between university and personal life; (4) Interpersonal relationships and university life; (5) Perspectives and expectations about training. The process of integration into the university requires cognitive, affective and social mobilization, and relationships with peers, teachers and family members were highlighted as important for this adaptation. The participants highlighted knowing the importance of mental health care, but also admitted difficulties in promoting self-care. The group space was used as a listening environment, bonding and self-care. Psychoeducational groups proved to be important for the construction of coping strategies and a space for the reception of emerging demands.

Este estudio tiene como objetivo presentar los resultados de un grupo de psicoterapia psicoeducativa desarrollado con estudiantes de Enfermería. Se realizaron seis reuniones con cinco estudiantes de una universidad pública del Estado de São Paulo. Las reuniones fueron grabadas en audio, transcritas y sometidas a un análisis temático-reflexivo. Los resultados encontrados permitieron la construcción de cinco categorías temáticas: (1) Desafíos de la adaptación a la educación superior; (2) Concepciones sobre la salud mental en la universidad; (3) Auto cuidado y conciliación de la vida universitaria y personal; (4) Relaciones interpersonales y vida universitaria; (5) Perspectivas y expectativas sobre la formación. El proceso de integración universitaria requiere de una movilización cognitiva, afectiva y social, y las relaciones con pares, docentes y familiares son importantes para la adaptación. Los participantes destacan conocer la importancia del cuidado de la salud mental, pero admiten que tienen dificultad para promover el auto cuidado. El espacio grupal fue utilizado como ambiente de escucha, vinculación y auto cuidado. Los grupos psicoeducativos demostraron ser importantes para la construcción de estrategias de afrontamiento y un espacio de recepción de demandas emergentes.

Mental health Narrative Community-Based Group Therapy in violence-displaced Afro-Colombians: a randomized controlled trial.

This study aims to evaluate the effect of a mental health Narrative Community-Based Group Therapy (NCGT) in Afro-Colombian violence survivors. A randomized controlled trial was conducted in Buenaventura and Quibdó, Colombia. Afro-Colombian adults (n=521) were randomly allocated to a NCGT (n1=175), a wait-control group (n2=171) or a Common Elements Treatment Approach (CETA, n3=175). The CETA was described separately given conceptual/methodological differences. Lay psychosocial community workers delivered the NCGT. Symptoms were assessed before and after intervention/wait with culturally adapted mental health symptoms and gender-specific functionality scales. Intent to treat analysis and mean difference of differences were used for comparisons. In Buenaventura, a significant reduction in functional impairment (mean difference: -0.30, 95% Confidence Interval [95% CI]: -0.55, -0.05) and depression (mean difference: -0.24, 95% CI: -0.42, -0.07) were found, with small and moderate effect size, respectively. In Quibdó, functionality improved significantly (mean difference: -0.29, 95% CI: -0.54, -0.04, small effect size). Even though differences in depression and anxiety were not significant, there were reductions in symptoms. The NCGT is effective in improving daily functioning among violence victims in the Colombian Pacific and has the potential to reduce symptoms of depression. Further exploration is required to understand the effects of a narrative group therapy for mental health in Afro-Colombian populations.Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov number: NCT01856673 (https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01856673).

Cognitive-behavioral group therapy for women with hypoactive sexual desire: A pilot randomized study.

BACKGROUND: Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) is a very prevalent sexual problem, with limited options for treatment. Given that psychological factors are major contributors to the disorder, a therapy such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) may be useful to treat HSDD. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of group CBT on women with HSDD. METHOD: Clinical trial randomized study with 106 women diagnosed with HSDD, who were divided as follows: Group 1 (n = 53) underwent group CBT for 8-weeks, and Group 2 (n = 53), were put on a waiting list and used as a control group. Sexual function was assessed by the Female Sexual Quotient (FSQQ) at the initial interview and after 6-months. Mann Whitney test was used for group comparison. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: demographics, education, sexual history, FSQQ and its domains for sexual function assessment. RESULTS: Both groups had similar characteristics regarding sexual response, self-image, and relationship with a partner at the initial interview. Women undergoing therapy showed significant improvement in sexual function when compared with the control group. The overall FSQQ result showed an average growth of 18.08 points (95% CI 12.87‒23.28) for the therapy group against a decrease of 0.83 points (95% CI 3.43‒1.77) for controls (p < 0.001). The five domains of the questionnaire also exhibited significant improvement in the therapy group: desire and interest (p = 0.003), foreplay (p = 0.003), excitation and tuning (p < 0.001), comfort (p < 0.001), and orgasm and satisfaction (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: Group CBT was shown to be an effective tool for treating HSDD.

Efetividade das terapias em grupo na qualidade de vida de pacientes com fibromialgia: uma revisão sistemática / Effectiveness of group therapies on the quality of life of patients with fibromyalgia: a systematic review

Introdução: A fibromialgia é uma síndrome dolorosa muito comum na prática clínica, caracterizada, principalmente, por dor musculoesquelética crônica e generalizada, bem como fadiga, rigidez articular e distúrbios do sono. No entanto, possui uma apresentação clínica bastante vasta e heterogênea, comprometendo diversas esferas da vida dos pacientes. O objetivo foi verificar a efetividade das terapias em grupo na qualidade de vida dos pacientes fibromiálgicos. Método: Trata-se de uma revisão sistemática, a qual buscou analisar as pesquisas relacionadas ao tema entre 2010 e 2020. A busca dos artigos ocorreu na BVS nas bases de dados LILACS e MEDLINE, sendo incluídos apenas artigos originais disponíveis na íntegra. Resultados: Foram encontradas 86 publicações científicas e, após exclusão de duplicados, aplicação de filtros e análise inicial, foram selecionados 6 artigos para compor o corpo amostral. Posteriormente, os artigos foram agrupados de acordo com a sua temática central em: 1) Efeitos positivos da terapia interdisciplinar em grupo nos sintomas físicos e psicossociais da fibromialgia; 2) Empoderamento do paciente no enfrentamento da fibromialgia; e 3) Qualidade da assistência profissional e a rede de apoio social da terapia em grupo. Conclusão: Verificou-se que a aplicação das terapias em grupos impactou, positivamente, a qualidade de vida dos pacientes em sua dimensão física, psicoemocional e social. Além disso, concluiu-se que incluir o paciente como protagonista do seu tratamento e construir uma rede de apoio são fundamentais para o enfrentamento da doença. [au]

Introduction: Fibromyalgia is a very common pain syndrome in clinical practice, characterized mainly by chronic and generalized musculoskeletal pain, as well as fatigue, joint stiffness and sleep disorders. However, it has a very wide and heterogeneous clinical presentation, compromising several spheres of patients' lives. The objective was to verify the effectiveness of group therapies on the quality of life of fibromyalgia patients. Method: This is a systematic review, which sought to analyze research related to the topic between 2010 and 2020. The search for articles took place in the VHL in the LILACS and MEDLINE databases, including only original articles available in full. Results: 86 scientific publications were found and, after exclusion of duplicates, application of filters and initial analysis, 6 articles were selected to compose the sample body. Subsequently, the articles were grouped according to their central theme in: 1) Positive effects of interdisciplinary group therapy on the physical and psychosocial symptoms of fibromyalgia; 2) Empowerment of the patient in coping with fibromyalgia; and 3) Quality of professional assistance and the social support network of group therapy. Conclusion: It was found that the application of therapies in groups positively impacted the quality of life of patients in their physical, psycho-emotional and social dimensions. In addition, it was concluded that including the patient as the protagonist of their treatment and building a support network are essential for coping with the disease. [au]

As vozes dos usuários participantes de grupos de ouvidores de vozes / Voices of users participating in voice hearing groups / Voix d'utilisateurs participant à des groupes entendeurs de voix / Las voces de los usuarios que participan en grupos de oyentes de voz

O objetivo deste artigo é investigar as vivências e possíveis efeitos da participação em grupos de Ouvidores de Vozes. Trata-se de um estudo qualitativo com participantes acima de 18 anos, que concordaram em fazer parte do estudo e frequentaram os grupos por um período mínimo de três meses. Foram realizadas 14 entrevistas até obtenção de saturação em grupos de Centros de Atenção Psicossocial, em seguida transcritas e analisadas usando a hermenêutica Gadameriana. A análise evidenciou cinco núcleos argumentais: a chegada no grupo; modo de funcionamento; uso de medicamentos; sentidos e efeitos. Demonstrou-se que os grupos podem ser uma das estratégias de cuidado e recuperação dos indivíduos, permitindo com que as suas experiências sejam reconhecidas e ressignificadas, promovendo, além da melhora clínica, acolhimento, compartilhamento entre pares e socialização.

This qualitative study investigates the experiences and possible effects of taking part in Voice-hearing Groups. Participants over the age of 18 who agreed to participate and attended the groups for at least 3 months were included in the research. Fourteen interviews were carried out in groups at Psychosocial Support Centers until saturation, and then transcribed and analyzed using Gadamerian hermeneutics. The analysis highlighted five argument cores: arrival in the group; mode of operation; use of medication; and meanings and effects. Results shown that these groups can be a strategy for the care and recovery of individuals, allowing their experiences to be recognized and reframed, promoting clinical improvement, user embracement, sharing among peers, and socialization.

Cette étude qualitative examine les expériences vécues et les effets possibles de la participation à des groupes d'entendeurs de voix. Les participants âgés de plus de 18 ans qui ont accepté de participer et ont participé aux groupes pendant au moins trois mois. Quatorze entretiens ont été réalisés dans des centres de soutien psychosocial jusqu'à saturation, puis transcrits et analysés selon l'herméneutique gadamérienne. L'analyse a mise en évidence cinq noyaux thématiques: l'arrivée dans le groupe; le mode de fonctionnement; l'utilisation de médicaments; les significations et les effets. Les résults montrent que ces groupes peuvent constituer une stratégie de soins et de rétablissement pour les individus, permettant de reconnaître et de recadrer leurs expériences, favorisant l'amélioration clinique, l'adhésion des utilisateurs, le partage entre pairs et la socialisation.

El objetivo de este artículo es identificar las experiencias y los posibles efectos de la participación en los Grupos de Oyentes de Voces. Se trata de un estudio cualitativo con participantes mayores de 18 años, que aceptaron participar del estudio y asistieron al grupo durante al menos tres meses. Se realizaron 14 entrevistas hasta que se obtuvo la saturación en grupos de Centros de Apoyo Psicosocial, luego se las transcribieron y analizaron utilizando la hermenéutica gadameriana. El análisis mostró cinco focos de discusión: la llegada al grupo; el modo operativo; el uso de medicamentos; y los sentidos y efectos. En cuanto a los resultados, se ha demostrado que los grupos pueden ser una de las estrategias de atención y recuperación de los individuos, permitiendo que sus experiencias sean reconocidas y replanteadas, y promoviendo la acogida del usuario, el intercambio entre pares y la socialización, además de la mejora clínica.

Evaluación del efecto de intervenciones grupales basadas en TF-CBT e IPT en el funcionamiento psicosocial de adolescentes expuestos a violencia interpersonal en Chile: un protocolo de ensayo clínico piloto / TF-CBT and IPT based group intervention on psychosocial functioning in adolescents exposed to interpersonal violence in Chile: a pilot clinical trial protocol

Este artículo describe el protocolo para evaluar intervenciones con adolescentes expuestos a violencia interpersonal y sigue los lineamientos de CONSORT (Shulz et al., 2010). El objetivo es evaluar la efectividad de dos modelos de intervención grupal (Terapia Cognitivo Conductual Centrada en el Trauma, TF-CBT y Terapia Interpersonal, IPT) en la estabilización del funcionamiento psicosocial de adolescentes. Método. Este es un ensayo controlado aleatorizado con tres grupos: dos grupos de intervención (TF-CBT e IPT) y un grupo de control activo (arteterapia). Los participantes serán 84 adolescentes entre 13 a 17 años que están en lista de programas especializados. Los participantes serán asignados a uno de los tres grupos y participarán en 12 sesiones de terapia grupal. Se evaluará el progreso de los participantes en sintomatología de estrés postraumático y depresión, problemas de autorregulación e interpersonales. Las medidas se administrarán antes del inicio de la intervención, en sesiones seis, siete, doce y dos meses después de finalizada la intervención. También se evaluará la adherencia a la intervención y su aceptabilidad por parte de los participantes. Discusión. Este estudio busca contribuir al desarrollo de intervenciones basadas en evidencia en Chile para mejorar el acceso a la intervención especializada. Registro del protocolo: 19/05/2021, código ISRCTN10290141.

This paper describes the protocol developed in Chile to evaluate interventions for adolescents exposed to interpersonal violence and follows CONSORT guidelines (Shulz et al., 2010). The objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of two group intervention models (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Interpersonal Therapy) in stabilising the psychosocial functioning of adolescent participants. Methods/Design. It is a randomised controlled trial with three groups: two intervention groups (TF-CBT and IPT) and an active control group (art therapy). The participants will be eighty-four adolescents between 13 to 17 years old on the waiting list for treatment in specialist trauma services. Participants will be assigned to one of three groups and participate in 12 group therapy sessions. Participants' progress in post-traumatic stress and depression symptomatology, self-regulation and interpersonal problems will be assessed. Measures will be administered before the start of the intervention, in sessions six, seven, twelve and two months after the end of the intervention. Adherence to the intervention and its acceptability by the participants will also be evaluated. Discussion. This study seeks to contribute to developing scalable, evidence-based interventions in the Chilean context to improve access to specialist intervention. Trial Registration. 19/05/2021, code ISRCTN10290141.

Cognitive-behavioral group therapy for women with hypoactive sexual desire: A pilot randomized study

Abstract Background: Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) is a very prevalent sexual problem, with limited options for treatment. Given that psychological factors are major contributors to the disorder, a therapy such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) may be useful to treat HSDD. Objective: To evaluate the effects of group CBT on women with HSDD. Method: Clinical trial randomized study with 106 women diagnosed with HSDD, who were divided as follows: Group 1 (n = 53) underwent group CBT for 8-weeks, and Group 2 (n = 53), were put on a waiting list and used as a control group. Sexual function was assessed by the Female Sexual Quotient (FSQQ) at the initial interview and after 6-months. Mann Whitney test was used for group comparison. Main Outcome Measures: demographics, education, sexual history, FSQQ and its domains for sexual function assessment. Results: Both groups had similar characteristics regarding sexual response, self-image, and relationship with a partner at the initial interview. Women undergoing therapy showed significant improvement in sexual function when compared with the control group. The overall FSQQ result showed an average growth of 18.08 points (95% CI 12.87‒23.28) for the therapy group against a decrease of 0.83 points (95% CI 3.43‒1.77) for controls (p < 0.001). The five domains of the questionnaire also exhibited significant improvement in the therapy group: desire and interest (p = 0.003), foreplay (p = 0.003), excitation and tuning (p < 0.001), comfort (p < 0.001), and orgasm and satisfaction (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Group CBT was shown to be an effective tool for treating HSDD.

Jogos dramáticos sobre sexualidade em um centro de atenção psicossocial / Dramatic games about sexuality at a psychosocial care center / Juegos dramáticos sobre la sexualidad en el centro de atención psicosocial

RESUMO Entendendo as oficinas como uma das principais formas de intervenção terapêutica nos Centros de Atenção Psicossocial (CAPS), o objetivo deste artigo foi refletir sobre seu processo de planejamento, desenvolvimento e avaliação a partir da experiência de jogos dramáticos sobre sexualidade. Foram realizadas 10 oficinas, com 43 usuários. Elas foram audiogravadas e transcritas. A análise temática produziu duas categorias: "Desafios na facilitação das oficinas" e "Avaliações da participação". As oficinas se basearam na coconstrução e na reflexão sobre o cotidiano, respondendo ao ideário da desinstitucionalização. Elas produziram novas percepções de si e do outro no debate sobre sexualidade, indo além das visões biomédicas e essencialistas. Essa experiência ilustra a viabilidade e importância de jogos dramáticos sobre sexualidade no CAPS.

ABSTRACT Understanding workshops as one of the main forms of therapeutic intervention in Psychosocial Care Centers, the aim of this article was to reflect on their planning, development and evaluation process based on the experience of dramatic games about sexuality. Ten workshops were held, with 43 users. They were audio-recorded and transcribed. The thematic analysis produced two categories: "Challenges in facilitating the workshops" and "Assessments of participation." The workshops were based on coconstruction and reflection on everyday life, responding to the ideas of deinstitutionalization. They produced new perceptions of the self and the other in the debate on sexuality, going beyond biomedical and essentialist views. This experience illustrates the feasibility and importance of dramatic games about sexuality at Psychosocial Care Centers.

RESUMEN Entendiendo los talleres como una de las principales formas de intervención terapéutica en los Centros de Atención Psicosocial (CAPS), el objetivo de este artículo fue reflexionar sobre su proceso de planificación, desarrollo y evaluación a partir de juegos dramáticos sobre sexualidad. Hubo 10 talleres, con 43 participantes. Fueron audiograbadas y transcritas. El análisis temático produjo dos categorías: "Desafíos en la facilitación de los talleres" y "Evaluaciones de participación". Los talleres se basaron en la coconstrucción y la reflexión sobre la vida cotidiana. Produjeron nuevas percepciones del yo y del otro en el debate sobre la sexualidad, superando visiones biomédicas y esencialistas. Esta experiencia ilustra la viabilidad y la importancia de los juegos dramáticos sobre la sexualidad en los CAPS.

Grupos de terapia ocupacional em telessaúde na pandemia de Covid-19: perspectivas de um Hospital-Dia de Saúde Mental / Occupational therapy telehealth groups in Covid-19 pandemic: perspectives from a Mental Health Day Hospital

Resumo A pandemia de COVID-19 teve sério impacto ocupacional em pessoas com transtornos mentais pré-existentes. Para prestar o cuidado nesse contexto, os grupos de telessaúde foram uma opção terapêutica para terapeutas ocupacionais para o cuidado em saúde mental. Este artigo apresenta uma experiência de terapia ocupacional com grupos de telessaúde no Brasil, sustentada pelo Método Terapia Ocupacional Dinâmica, buscando discutir o uso da tecnologia durante a pandemia de Covid-19, além dos limites e das potencialidades do cuidado em terapia ocupacional diante da necessária mudança do trabalho com grupos. Trata-se de análise crítica da prática sustentada por uma perspectiva de produção de evidências baseadas na prática por meio de uma parceria colaborativa entre profissionais e acadêmicos do Brasil e do Reino Unido. Os profissionais refletiram sobre as habilidades necessárias no contexto online, destacando suas preocupações iniciais e suas descobertas neste novo cenário de prática. A prática de cuidado em grupo de terapia ocupacional em telessaúde na prática de saúde mental requer o uso de múltiplas ferramentas digitais. Além disso, a(o) terapeuta ocupacional precisa entender das questões de desigualdade digital (acesso digital e/ou habilidades digitais), aprimorar-se digitalmente para atender às necessidades das pessoas sob seu acompanhamento, além de possuir referenciais teórico-metodológicos claros que permitam sustentar práticas em telessaúde.

Abstract COVID-19 pandemic had a serious occupational impact on people with pre-existing mental disorders. To deliver care in this context, telehealth groups were a therapeutic option for occupational therapists for mental health care. This paper presents an occupational therapy experience with telehealth groups in Brazil, sustained by the Dynamic Occupational Therapy Method, seeking to discuss the use of technology during the COVID-19 outbreak, the limits and potential of occupational therapy in the face of the necessary change in work with groups. The paper is a critical analysis of practice sustained by a practice-based evidence perspective through a collaborative partnership between practitioners and academics from Brazil and the UK. Practitioners reflected on their professional skills in an online context, highlighting their initial concerns and their discoveries within this new practice scenario. The delivery of telehealth groupwork in occupational therapy in mental health practice requires multiple digital tools, and the occupational therapist needs to understand digital inequity issues (digital access or skills), be digitally upskilled to meet client needs, and also be guided by clear occupational therapy theoretical and methodological frameworks that underpin telehealth practices.

ACT em grupo para manejo de ansiedade entre universitários: ensaio clínico randomizado / Group therapy based on act for anxiety management among university students: randomized clinical trial / Terapia grupal basada en ACT para el manejo de la ansiedad entre estudiantes universitarios: ensayo clínico aleatorizado

Estima-se que um a cada cinco estudantes universitários ao redor do mundo apresenta algum tipo de transtorno psicológico, dentre os quais os transtornos de ansiedade são os mais prevalentes. Este estudo consiste em um ensaio clínico randomizado com o objetivo de avaliar a eficácia e efetividade de um protocolo semiestruturado de psicoterapia em grupo baseado nos princípios da Terapia de Aceitação e Compromisso (ACT) para o tratamento de ansiedade entre estudantes universitários. Os participantes foram alocados aleatoriamente entre os grupos intervenção e controle. Os níveis de ansiedade pré e pós-intervenção foram avaliados por meio do instrumento General Anxiety Disorders-7 (GAD-7). A amostra final do estudo foi composta por 15 pessoas, dentre as quais 10 foram alocadas no grupo intervenção e 5, no grupo controle. Os resultados foram analisados de duas formas: a) por protocolo (Per-protocol analysis); e b) por intenção de tratar (Intention-to-treat Analysis). Este tratamento reduziu a sintomatologia ansiosa em 39,7% entre os pacientes que completaram o tratamento (por protocolo, p=0,030) e em 30,8% entre todos alocados para o grupo intervenção (i.e., por intenção de tratar, incluindo os dropouts, p=0,035), enquanto os controles não tiveram redução significativa no mesmo período. Portanto, recomenda-se a utilização deste protocolo dentro do contexto universitário como uma alternativa viável ao acompanhamento individual em situações de transtornos de ansiedade. Pesquisas futuras com amostras maiores podem contribuir na consolidação deste protocolo.

One in every five university students around the world is estimated to have some type of psychological disorder, considering anxiety disorders as the most prevalent. This study consists in a randomized clinical trial aimed to evaluate efficacy and effectiveness of a semi-structured group psychotherapy protocol based on the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for the treatment of anxiety among university students. Participants were randomly allocated in the intervention and control groups. Pre- and post-intervention anxiety levels were measured using the General Anxiety Disorders-7 (GAD-7) questionnaire. The study sample was composed of 15 people, 10 of whom were allocated to the intervention group and 5 to the control group. Results were analyzed in two ways: 1) Per protocol analysis; and 2) Intention-to-treat analysis. This treatment reduced anxiety symptoms by 39.7% among patients who completed treatment (Per protocol, p=0.003) and by 30.8% among all those allocated to the intervention group (i.e., by Intention-to-treat, including dropouts, p=0.035), whereas controls showed no significant reduction in same period. Therefore, we recommend the use of this protocol within the university context as a viable alternative to individual counselling in situations of anxiety disorders. Future research with larger samples may contribute to consolidate this protocol.

Se estima que uno de cada cinco estudiantes universitarios en todo el mundo tiene algún tipo de trastorno psicológico, entre los cuales los trastornos de ansiedad son los más frecuentes. Este estudio consiste en un ensayo clínico aleatorizado cuyo objetivo fue evaluar la eficacia y efectividad de un protocolo de psicoterapia grupal semiestructurada basado en los principios de la Terapia de Aceptación y Compromiso (ACT) para el tratamiento de la ansiedad en estudiantes universitarios. Se asignaron aleatoriamente a los participantes en los grupos de intervención y control. Los niveles de ansiedad antes y después de la intervención se midieron utilizando el instrumento General Anxiety Disorders-7 (GAD-7). La muestra final del estudio estuvo compuesta por 15 personas, de las cuales 10 fueron asignadas al grupo de intervención y 5 al grupo de control. Los resultados se analizaron de dos maneras: 1) por protocolo (Per protocol analysis); y 2) por intención de tratar (Intention-to-treat Analysis). Con este tratamiento los síntomas de ansiedad se redujeron en un 39,7% entre los pacientes que completaron el tratamiento (por protocolo, p=0,030) y en un 30,8% entre todos los asignados al grupo de intervención (es decir, por intención de tratar, incluidos los dropouts, p=0,035), mientras que los controles no tuvieron una reducción significativa en el mismo periodo. Por lo tanto, se recomienda utilizar este protocolo dentro del contexto universitario como una alternativa viable a lo asesoramiento individual en situaciones de trastornos de ansiedad. La investigación futura con muestras más grandes puede contribuir a la consolidación de esta modalidad.

Interference of the different realities when working with psychodrama online and its effect on the protagonist and the group / Interferência das diferentes realidades quando se trabalha com psicodrama online e seu efeito sobre o protagonista e o grupo / Interferencia de las diferentes realidades a la hora de trabajar con psicodrama online y su efecto sobre el protagonista y el grupo

RESUMO In online psychodrama, with all its peculiarities and risks, is it possible to a complete therapeutic process take place, moved by the therapeutic factors: action catharsis, action insight, action learning, corrective emotional experience and reintegration of the new experience; the same as in psychodrama in therapeutic room? The focus is on possible effects and challenges of interference of different realities when working with psychodrama in the space of a virtual platform. Invasion ofexternal reality in the individual space and reality of the auxiliary ego could influence the online group reality. The result can be a mixture of different times, spaces and realities, as well as the chance to unlock a deep process, catalyzing a personal work for the protagonist.

RESUMO No psicodrama online, com todas as suas peculiaridades e riscos, é possível realizar um processo terapêutico completo, executado pelos fatores terapêuticos: catarse de ação, insight de ação, aprendizagem de ação, experiência emocional corretiva e reintegração da nova experiência; o mesmo que em psicodrama na sala terapêutica? O foco está nos possíveis efeitos e desafios da interferência de diferentes realidades ao trabalhar com psicodrama no espaço de uma plataforma virtual. A invasão da realidade externa no espaço individual e na realidade do ego auxiliar poderia influenciar a realidade online do grupo. O resultado pode ser uma mistura de diferentes tempos, espaços e realidades, bem como a chance de desbloquear um processo profundo, catalisando um trabalho pessoal para o protagonista.

RESUMEN ¿En el psicodrama online es posible llevar a cabo un proceso terapéutico completo, realizado por los factores terapéuticos: catarsis de acción, insight de acción, aprendizaje de acción, experiencia emocional correctiva y reintegración de la nueva experiencia; el aunque sea en psicodrama en la sala terapéutica? El foco se centra en los posibles efectos y desafíos de la interferencia de diferentes realidades cuando se trabaja con psicodrama en el espacio de una plataforma virtual. La invasión de la realidad externa en el espacio individual y la realidad del ego auxiliar podría influir en la realidad grupal online. El resultado puede ser una mezcla de diferentes tiempos, espacios y realidades, así como la posibilidad de desbloquear un proceso profundo, catalizando un trabajo personal para el protagonista.

Psychodrama Group Therapy for Social Issues: A Systematic Review of Controlled Clinical Trials.

The aim of this study was to carry out a systematic review of controlled clinical trials in order to identify both specific populations and social issues which may benefit from the effective use of psychodrama psychotherapy. A search was conducted in the WoS, SCOPUS, PsychINFO, Medline, Academic Search Ultimate, ProQuest, and PubPsych databases, complemented by a manual search on relevant websites and in the reference lists of the selected studies. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and quasi-RCTs of group-based psychodrama psychotherapy were included. The Effective Public Health Practice Project (EPHPP) tool was adopted to assess the methodological quality of the included studies. The search identified 14 RCTs and one quasi-RCT evaluating the effects of group-based psychodrama psychotherapy. The total number of participants in the studies was 642 people. Seven studies were conducted in Turkey, two in the USA, two in Finland, one in Canada, one in Brazil, one in Italy, and one in Iran. The heterogeneity of the issues analyzed indicates that psychodrama improves the symptoms associated with a wide range of problems. Despite psychodrama's long history, most clinical trials in this field have been published this century, which suggests not only that this psychotherapeutic practice remains relevant today but also that it continues to attract substantial interest among the scientific community. Nevertheless, further research efforts are required to understand its potential benefits for psychosocial well-being.

Implementação de um ambulatório psicossocial para pessoas expostas a situação de violência em um hospital universitário / Implementation of a psychosocial outpatient clinic for people exposed to violence in a university hospital / Implementación de una clínica psicosocial ambulatorial para personas expuestas a la violencia en un hospital universitario

RESUMO Discute-se o processo de implementação de um ambulatório que oferta psicoterapia de grupo com base psicanalítica às crianças, adolescentes e adultos expostos à violência, adscritos à região Norte de Campinas-SP. A implementação acontecerá no Hospital Universitário - Unicamp, em parceria com o Laboratório de Saúde Coletiva e Saúde Mental - Interfaces, a Assistência Social e de Saúde da Prefeitura Municipal de Campinas. Objetiva-se qualificar a assistência e articulação da rede de serviços públicos no território (Atenção Primária à Saúde e Assistência Social), ofertando-se apoio matricial e seguimento conjunto dos casos; e construir evidências sobre a efetividade da psicanálise de grupo na terapia de transtornos associados à exposição à violência. Utilizar a psicanálise justifica-se no contexto da abordagem e da prevenção à violência na medida em que espaços seguros de escuta possibilitam à pessoa em situação de exposição à violência um lugar de legitimação do sofrimento, elaboração e ressignificação da experiência traumática; do contrário há riscos de invalidar, negar, calar e perpetuar a violência naturalizando-a. A psicanálise tem contribuições significativas para compreensão das causas e consequências individuais e coletivas da violência, bem como para intervir e prevenir a transmissão transgeracional por meio de dispositivos terapêuticos que consideram os níveis coletivo, intersubjetivo e intrapsíquico.

ABSTRACT The process of implementation of an outpatient clinic offering psychoanalytic group psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults exposed to violence, assigned to the northern region of Campinas-SP, is discussed. The implementation will take place at the University Hospital - Unicamp, in partnership with the Collective Health and Mental Health Laboratory - Interfaces, the Social and Health Care of the Campinas City Hall. The objective is to qualify the assistance and articulation of the public services network in the territory (Primary Health Care and Social Assistance), offering matrix support and joint follow-up of cases; and to build evidence on the effectiveness of group psychoanalysis in the therapy of disorders associated with exposure to violence. Using psychoanalysis is justified in the context of the approach and prevention of violence as safe listening spaces allow the person in a situation of exposure to violence a place of legitimation of suffering, elaboration and resignification of traumatic experience; otherwise there are risks of invalidating, denying, silencing and perpetuating violence by naturalizing it. Psychoanalysis has significant contributions to understand the individual and collective causes and consequences of violence, as well as to intervene and prevent transgenerational transmission through therapeutic devices that consider the collective, intersubjective and intrapsychic levels.

RESUMEN Se discute el proceso de implementación de una clínica ambulatoria que ofrece psicoterapia grupal psicoanalítica a niños, adolescentes y adultos expuestos a la violencia, asignados a la región norte de Campinas-SP. La implementación tendrá lugar en el Hospital Universitario - Unicamp, en colaboración con el Laboratorio de Salud Colectiva y Salud Mental - Interfaces, la Atención Social y de Salud del Ayuntamiento de Campinas. El objetivo es calificar la asistencia y articulación de la red de servicios públicos en el territorio (Atención Primaria de Salud y Asistencia Social), ofreciendo apoyo matricial y seguimiento conjunto de casos; y para construir evidencia sobre la efectividad del psicoanálisis grupal en la terapia de trastornos asociados con la exposición a la violencia. El uso del psicoanálisis se justifica en el contexto del enfoque y la prevención de la violencia, ya que los espacios seguros de escucha permiten a la persona en una situación de exposición a la violencia un lugar de legitimación del sufrimiento, elaboración y resignificación de la experiencia traumática; de lo contrario, existe el riesgo de invalidar, negar, silenciar y perpetuar la violencia al naturalizarla. El psicoanálisis tiene contribuciones significativas para comprender las causas y consecuencias individuales y colectivas de la violencia, así como para intervenir y prevenir la transmisión transgeneracional a través de dispositivos terapéuticos que consideran los niveles colectivos, intersubjetivos e intrapsíquicos.

The effects of cognitive-behavioral group therapy for reducing symptoms of internet addiction disorder and promoting quality of life and mental health

Abstract Introduction Internet addiction disorder has reportedly become an important cause of health and social problems. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral group therapy for internet addiction symptoms, quality of life, and mental health of students with internet addiction. Methods This was a quasi-experimental study with pretest-posttest measures and a control group. The statistical population of the study consisted of all students at Tehran universities in the academic year of 2018-19. The target group was selected through an internet addiction test and a clinical interview using a targeted sampling method and was divided into experimental and control groups by randomization. The experimental group participated in fifteen 90-minute cognitive-behavioral group therapy sessions. Before, immediately after, and 3 months after the treatment, the internet addiction symptoms of both groups were evaluated to assess mental health with the IAT, quality of life (QOL), and SCL-90-R questionnaires. Data were analyzed with ANCOVA analysis using SPSS Statistics 20 software. Results After treatment, cognitive-behavioral therapy groups showed reductions in internet addiction scores (p < 0.05). Results showed that the cognitive-behavioral group therapy was effective for improving quality of life (p < 0.05) and mental illnesses (p < 0.05) in students with internet addiction. Conclusions Cognitive-behavioral group therapy can enhance awareness and mental health of students with internet addiction. Therefore, this intervention can be used as a beneficial treatment to reduce internet addiction symptoms and improve the condition of people with behavioral addictions such as internet dependency.

Feasibility trial of the dialectical behavior therapy skills training group as add-on treatment for adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

OBJECTIVE: Our aim was to explore the feasibility, and efficacy of a Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skill Training Group (DBT-ST) as an add-on treatment for adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in Latin America. METHOD: Adults with ADHD (n = 31) with stable medication treatment for ADHD and residual symptoms (ASRS > 20) were randomly assigned to DBT-ST (n = 16) or treatment as usual (TaU; n = 15) for 12 weeks. Feasibility was accessed by attendance and completion rates at 12 weeks. Efficacy outcomes were measured with the ASRS, and performed at 0, 6, 12, and 16 weeks. RESULTS: The DBT-ST protocol had 81.25% completion rate, with a mean attendance of 87.25% of the sessions. No significant interactions between group and time were detected for outcome measures. DISCUSSION: The DBT-ST was feasible as add-on treatment for adult patients with ADHD in Latin America. Replicating previous findings, DBT-ST has shown no significantly higher improvement in ADHD symptoms in comparison with TaU. Registered at the Clinical Trials database (NCT03326427).

Virtual cognitive stimulation therapy: perspectives of people living with dementia / Terapia de estimulação cognitiva virtual: Perspectivas de pessoas vivendo com demência

Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) is a group treatment in which people with mild to moderate dementia participate in 14 activity and discussion sessions. During the COVID-19 pandemic, CST was adapted for online delivery, as virtual-CST (V-CST). To determine the acceptability of online delivery, we piloted a V-CST group, monitored attendance, and assessed qualitative feedback from the participants. Five people with dementia participated. Except for one session with four attendees, all participants attended every session. Qualitative analysis identified four themes that were verified by participants: (1) positive emotional experiences despite dementia, (2) confidence building and related strategies and challenges, (3) enjoyable and stimulating inclusive activities and group dynamics, and (4) appreciation of discussion about current affairs. This pilot study contributes evidence about the acceptability of V-CST. Although access to CST in the United States is limited, expanded delivery of V-CST could fill service gaps.

A terapia de estimulação cognitiva (CST) é um tratamento em grupo no qual pessoas com demência leve a moderada participam de 14 atividades e sessões de discussão. Durante a pandemia de COVID-19, a CST foi adaptada para entrega online, como CST virtual (V-CST). Para determinar a aceitabilidade da entrega online, testamos a V-CST, monitoramos a frequência, e os participantes deram feedback qualitativo. Participaram cinco pessoas com demência. Exceto por uma sessão com quatro participantes, todos os participantes compareceram a todas as sessões. A análise qualitativa identificou quatro temas que foram verificados pelos participantes: (1) experiências emocionais positivas apesar da demência, (2) construção de confiança e estratégias e desafios relacionados, (3) atividades inclusivas agradáveis e estimulantes e dinâmica de grupo e (4) apreciação da discussão sobre assuntos atuais. Este estudo piloto contribui com evidências sobre a aceitabilidade da V-CST. Embora o acesso à CST nos Estados Unidos seja limitado, a oferta expandida da V-CST pode preencher lacunas desse serviço.

Intervención grupal para díadas madre- infante privadas de libertad: efectos sobre la depresión materna y el desarrollo infantil / Group Intervention for Imprisoned Mother-Infant Dyads: Effects on Mother's Depression and on Children's Development

Resumen La sintomatología depresiva es frecuente en las mujeres durante el período periparto, impacta negativamente el desarrollo infantil y puede mostrar un incremento cuando la maternidad se desarrolla en contextos carcelarios. Objetivo: realizar intervenciones grupales en dos grupos, uno conformado por mujeres embarazadas y otro por díadas madre-infante, que se encontraban cumpliendo condena en cárceles chilenas, y evaluar su efecto en la sintomatología depresiva materna y en el desarrollo socioemocional infantil. Método: Participaron 60 madres recluidas en recintos carcelarios chilenos, 30 embarazadas y 30 díadas (madres-infante). Se realizaron análisis de regresión multinivel para medidas repetidas de la sintomatología depresiva materna (BDI) en ambos grupos y del desarrollo socioemocional (ASQ-SE) en los niños/as participantes en la intervención para díadas. Resultados: se observó una reducción significativa de la sintomatología depresiva en las mujeres embarazadas (b=-3.60, t(29)=-2.66, p=.031) y en las madres con hijos/as nacidos (b=-0.1499, t(93)=-5.3, p=<.001), así como una reducción de las dificultades en el desarrollo socioemocional infantil (b=-15.26, t(18)=-4.107, p=.001). Conclusión: se discute la relevancia de contar con alternativas psicoterapéuticas para el abordaje de la depresión en madres privadas de libertad y la promoción de un desarrollo socioemocional saludable de sus hijos/as.

Abstract Women may frequently present depressive symptomatology during the peripartum period, it impacts negatively child development and may show an increase when motherhood takes place in prison contexts. Furthermore, the negative effects of maternal depression on children's development have been demonstrated by research findings. Aim: To evaluate the effect of two group interventions for pregnant women and mother-infant dyads with children under 2 years of age, on maternal depressive symptomatology and on the children's development. Method: The sample considered 60 incarcerated women from Chilean prisons all over the country; 30 pregnant women and 30 mothers with children under 2 years of age. Multilevel regression analysis for repeated measures were performed for maternal symptomatology (BDI) in both groups and for children's development (ASQ-SE) in the dyad's group. Results: It was observed Significant reductions in the depressive symptomatology frequencies in the pregnant women (b=-3.60, t(29)=-2.66, p=.031) and in the mothers who participated in the dyad's intervention group (b=-0.1499, t(93)=-5.3, p=<.001), as well as a reduction in child social-emotional development difficulties (b=-15.26, t(18)=-4.107, p=.001). Conclusion: The discussion section addresses the relevance of providing psychological support to imprisoned mother/child dyads, to treat maternal depression and to promote a healthy development of the children who grow up in prison contexts.