Process-based approaches to psychotherapy conceptualize interventions and clients within an evolutionary framework. Intentionally chosen interventions are introduced to move from maladaptive to adaptive behavioral patterns by generating new behavior. Some of 21 20 Abstracts Abstracts 26 - 28 July Nicosia, Cyprus 26 - 28 July Nicosia, Cyprus this behavior may be useful for the client in their unique context, such as a decrease in suffering or an increase in vitality. Thereafter, the therapist and client work together to maintain these changes. Processbased approaches to psychotherapy encourage therapists to examine their clients’ situation on the dimensions of affect, cognition, attention, self, motivation, and overt behavior. Furthermore, these approaches include different levels of analysis, such as the biophysiological and sociocultural level. In this panel, we will explore how process-based approaches to psychotherapy can be taught and learned. Panelists will address issues related to: how the approach can be implemented in a psychotherapy curriculum; whether the approach benefits learners in becoming flexible and effective therapists; and how to refine conceptualizations and interventions once a preliminary client analysis has been conducted. Panelists will present cases that will be discussed and reflected upon using process-based concepts. Educational Objectives: 1. Describe how process-based approaches can be taught in psychotherapy curricula 2. Discuss the benefits and difficulties of applying process-based approaches for psychotherapists in training 3. Explain how therapists in training use the process-based approach to conduct case conceptualization.
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