Cite as (APA style): Lifang, H., Jialu, S. & Jialu, H. (2026). The Application and Reflections of Positive Psychotherapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine Psychosomatic Clinics. The Global Psychotherapist, 6(1), 20-27 http://doi.org/10.52982/lkj287
Abstract: In this study, the clinical value of Positive Psychotherapy in the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) psycho-cardiovascular clinic was explored through questionnaires and experiments.
In Experiment One, the predominant somatic complaint among patients in the psycho-cardiovascular department was digestive. The outcome of Experiment Two showed that Positive Psychotherapy, along with Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment, was efficient in reducing the anxiety and depression levels of the patients.
The essential pathogenic principle of somatic form disorder, as described by TCM, is centered on the issues of liver dysfunction in governing the body’s Qi, as well as Yin and Yang imbalance within the internal organs. At the same time, TCM theory emphasizes the psychological elements of patients. This is consistent with the multi-pathogenic principle in modern medicine, which posits that pathogenic processes involve elements of biochemistry, psychology, and social factors. Positive Psychotherapy, through the process of rebirth and rebuilding the cognition and internal potential of the patients, fits the theory of “regulate liver depression and regulate qi flow” and “unify form and spirit” in TCM. Psycho-cardiovascular TCM outpatient clinics may, as an innovative approach, integrate Positive Psychotherapy into the overall treatment and provide new references and insights for the establishment of a Chinese-style psycho-cardiovascular medical system.
Keywords: somatization symptoms, Positive Psychotherapy, Yin-Yang and Five Elements theory, traditional Chinese Medicine