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Discover a groundbreaking approach to understanding psychodynamics in #PositivePsychotherapy through Richard-Christian Werringloer's insightful article, “Operationalizing and Visualizing Psychodynamics in Positive Psychotherapy (PPT)”![]()
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In this work, Dr. Werringloer introduces an innovative conflict model that builds upon the foundational concepts of Nossrat Peseschkian and Maxim Goncharov, integrating the basic needs of love, security, and autonomy as outlined by Gabriele von Witzleben, along with the emotional frameworks of Paul Ekman and Traditional Chinese Medicine. This model offers a comprehensive visualization of a patient's inner conflicts, considering the simultaneous or sequential existence of different inner conflicts, thereby providing a deeper understanding of individual psychodynamics.![]()
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📖 Free access to full text: doi.org/10.52982/lkj201![]()
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This article is a must-read for practitioners and researchers interested in the nuanced mechanisms of PPT and its application in therapeutic settings. It not only enhances theoretical knowledge but also provides practical guidelines for visualizing and addressing psychodynamic processes in clients.![]()
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If you're inspired to contribute to the field, remember that the submission deadline for the upcoming issue of “The Global Psychotherapist” PPT journal is 1st May 2025. All details and submission guidelines are available at www.positum.org/ppt-journal/![]()
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Engage with this evolving discourse and consider sharing your insights with the PPT community.
Dear WAPP Members,![]()
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We’re pleased to share with you the latest update from the Science and Research Commission (SARC) of the European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP). Under the new leadership of Dr. Lynne Rigaud, the SARC is launching a dynamic, collaborative structure based on task teams, each focusing on concrete research missions.![]()
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🔹 Key areas of activity include:![]()
Supporting practitioner-led research (especially case studies)![]()
Publishing high-level case studies, including those from final-year students![]()
Facilitating collaboration with psychotherapy researchers and conferences![]()
Promoting research-informed policy contributions at the national and European level![]()
Keeping members up to date with key research findings and resources![]()
Contributing to the ongoing development of the EAP Competency Framework![]()
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🔍 Of particular interest is a proposed “Case Study Toolbox” to help psychotherapists and students write publishable-quality case studies. Also under discussion: a collaboration with the International Journal of Psychotherapy and a 2025/26 international research project.![]()
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🌐 A new SARC page is planned on the EAP website to share tools, news, and research highlights with members, institutions, and the wider public.![]()
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See details here: www.positum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SARC-letter-to-EAP-members-April-2025.pdf![]()
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Let’s support research in psychotherapy together!![]()
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