Methodological Discoveries

I. ”New Cognitive Restructuring and Behavioral Modification Techniques”: (a) ”Rational Anticipation Technique“, (b) “Global Restructuring Technique“, (c) “Incompatible Information Technique“

Description

The psychological technologies (techniques) we have developed integrate two separate lines of research – mental/psychological contamination and cognitive restructuring. They have been developed and then empirically tested, for the first time at the international level, by our research group

Publications introducing the concept

o    David, D., McMahon, J., & Macavei, B. (2005). Cognitive restructuring and mental contamination: An empirical re-conceptualization. Journal of Rational-Emotive and Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, 23, 21-56.

Financial support

o       CNCSIS A Grant, Nr. 385, Romania

o       AEI Grant, Nr. 103, USA

Current impact (2009)

Techniques have been incorporated into psychotherapy training programs (psychological services). They are being thought to new trainees in psychotherapy (Romania and USA);

The techniques have been incorporated into complex psychotherapy intervention packages (psychological services and technologies) for various psychological disorders (e.g., anxiety, depression); see the Depression Protocol in the Practical Innovations section for an example of such a complex technology.