STIGMA AND TREATMENT SEEKING
We have several studies that we are currently conducting examining the role of perceived public stigma, self-stigma, attitudes, and other variables in predicting treatment-seeking for those who experience mental health concerns. In addition, we are testing various short interventions to decrease stigma and increase treatment-seeking for various populations.
We have several studies that we are currently conducting examining the role of perceived public stigma, self-stigma, attitudes, and other variables in predicting treatment-seeking for those who experience mental health concerns. In addition, we are testing various short interventions to decrease stigma and increase treatment-seeking for various populations.
WORKING WITH CLIENT EXPECTATIONS AND PREFERENCES
We are also conducting several studies examining the expectations and preferences that clients hold for treatment. Within these areas we are also examining methods for addressing expectations and preferences as well as conducting meta-analyses for addressing these variables at the start of psychotherapy.
We are also conducting several studies examining the expectations and preferences that clients hold for treatment. Within these areas we are also examining methods for addressing expectations and preferences as well as conducting meta-analyses for addressing these variables at the start of psychotherapy.
PSYCHOTHERAPY PROCESSES AND MICROPROCESSES
Through a number of process and microprocess studies, we are also trying to further identify why psychotherapy works or does not work for clients. In some of these studies we are using archival data-sets to test the relationship between the therapeutic alliance/alliance ruptures and psychotherapy outcomes. In others we are surveying clients about their perceptions of why psychotherapy works. Last, we are using micro-process methods to understand clients' beliefs about helpful and hindering individual moments in psychotherapy.
Through a number of process and microprocess studies, we are also trying to further identify why psychotherapy works or does not work for clients. In some of these studies we are using archival data-sets to test the relationship between the therapeutic alliance/alliance ruptures and psychotherapy outcomes. In others we are surveying clients about their perceptions of why psychotherapy works. Last, we are using micro-process methods to understand clients' beliefs about helpful and hindering individual moments in psychotherapy.
SPIRITUALLY-INTEGRATED PSYCHOTHERAPY
We have also recently started conducting research examining spiritually-integrated psychotherapy. This includes studies testing the effects of client preference accommodation for religious/spiritual integration. We are also conducting studies identifying religious/spiritual clients preferences for religious/spiritual therapists. Further, we are seeking to better understand therapists' perceptions of religious/spiritual clients.
We have also recently started conducting research examining spiritually-integrated psychotherapy. This includes studies testing the effects of client preference accommodation for religious/spiritual integration. We are also conducting studies identifying religious/spiritual clients preferences for religious/spiritual therapists. Further, we are seeking to better understand therapists' perceptions of religious/spiritual clients.
EXPERIENCES IN PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR MINORITY CLIENTS
In several studies we are also trying to gain a better understanding of minority clients (race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, disability) experiences in psychotherapy. This includes studies examining minority individuals' preferences for treatment and their experiences of microaggressions from their therapists.
In several studies we are also trying to gain a better understanding of minority clients (race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, disability) experiences in psychotherapy. This includes studies examining minority individuals' preferences for treatment and their experiences of microaggressions from their therapists.