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The article describes the application of Positive Psychotherapy in the example of work with an oncology patient. PPT tools were used to support the patient in the current situation, overview set concepts, reduce the level of fear and support towards dying. The case description is based on the balance model. At the end is presented a case analysis through conflict dynamics, as well as an analysis of 3 stages of interaction. Transferences and counter-transferences of both the specialist and the patient are also described.

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Capitolul „Când un început poate fi o continuare” de Gabriela Hum propune o analiză aplicativă a procesului psihoterapeutic, ilustrată printr-un studiu de caz. Demersul evidențiază continuitatea dezvoltării psihice, subliniind faptul că schimbarea nu reprezintă un fenomen izolat, ci este ancorată în experiențele anterioare ale individului. Sunt analizate dinamica relației terapeutice, conflictele intrapsihice și mecanismele de activare a resurselor personale în cadrul intervenției psihoterapeutice. Autoarea oferă o perspectivă integrativă asupra procesului de transformare, evidențiind rolul diferitelor abordări psihoterapeutice în facilitarea conștientizării și restructurării experienței subiective. Capitolul contribuie la înțelegerea complexității intervenției psihologice și la fundamentarea practicilor orientate spre schimbare și dezvoltare personală.

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This essay explores evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions for the treatment of depression and other affective disorders, with a particular focus on the theoretical and practical transition from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to Positive Psychotherapy (PPT). By analyzing the literature and concentrating on widely used approaches such as CBT and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), the essay reviews empirical findings that support their effectiveness. Furthermore, Positive Psychotherapy is presented in its transcultural and humanistic dimension, developed by Nossrat Peseschkian. The essay also considers cultural and social factors that influence therapeutic outcomes, emphasizing the need for adaptation and integration across different contexts. The conclusions suggest that while CBT remains powerful in treating depression, integrating approaches that highlight personal resources, meaning, and the strengthening of well-being-as PPT does-represents a step toward more comprehensive, inclusive, and culturally sensitive treatment.

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), as a neurodiverse developmental pattern, affects between one and two individuals in every 100 people. Autistic individuals experience different challenges in every decade of their lives. The difficulties in sensorimotor functioning, emotional codes, communication and cognition, albeit causing emotional distress, form a basis for developing a unique culture. Knowledge, understanding, respect and openness to neurodiversity are the fundamental prerequisites for Transcultural and Positive Psychotherapists and any professional who intends to deliver psychological therapy to autistic individuals. In this paper, we discuss the medical, psychological and sociocultural aspects of the autistic spectrum and present the basic goals of therapeutic work with autistic adults.

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The  present study has a dual purpose:  To explore the correlation between the big five personality traits and conflict-handling strategies according to Thomas-Kilmann’s Conflict Mode Instrument and the personality typology and conflict processing as per the balance model of positive and transcultural psychotherapy. There were 302 participants in the study, 372  women and 70 men. Our analysis shows significant correlation between all Thomas-Kilmann’s five personality traits and Avoidance as a conflict handling strategy. The traits Neuroticism, Consciousness and Agreeableness are positively associated with all five conflict handling strategies – Competition, Avoidance, Collaboration, Compromise and Accommodation. The Extraversion does not only relate to Competition, while Intellect/Imagination is related only  to Avoidance. These findings show that  personality traits have stable links with conflict resolution styles. We attempt to find a parallel between the two research lines which may eventually expand into broader scientific work. Data can be useful in conflict prevention and prediction. It can also be useful for psychotherapists in preparing working hypotheses and therapeutic tasks in the course of psychotherapy.

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The climate crisis is here and will not simply disappear again, even with major climate protection efforts. As humans, we are the ones causing it, the ones suffering from it and the ones responsible for solving it. The effects of the climate crisis and other related crises have a significant direct and indirect impact on mental health. As healthcare professionals, we have to face up to these challenges and use our knowledge and skills to help mitigate the problems and find solutions. The framework of Positive Psychotherapy offers various approaches to this, which will be presented.

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The main goal of the present study is to compare male offenders and non-offenders in terms of how they attribute meaning to life and set life goals. The samples were chosen from among offenders (n = 50) and non-offenders (n = 50) who were between ages 19-26. Mixed method was used in this study. The scale of setting life goals and interview form were used to collect data. To analysis of the data, the content analysis technique and t test and were used. Findings of the present study show that offenders tend to have troubles setting life goals when compared to non-offenders. Furthermore, the results of this study could be used in rehabilitating offenders and preventing those at risk of committing criminal acts from doing so.

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Objectives: The purpose of this study is to compare the adults diagnosed and not diagnosed with anxiety disorder in terms of positive psychotherapy formation. Methods: Participants of the study are 100 people diagnosed with anxiety disorder, and another 100 people who do not have any mental disorder. Positive Psychotherapy and Family Therapy Inventory, and Beck Anxiety Inventory were used to collect data. T-test and multivariate regression analysis were conducted for data analysis. Results: Regarding primary aptitudes, there are significant differences in terms of patience, relationship, love, and faith aptitudes. In study, a significant difference was found in terms of orderliness, cleanliness, kindness, honesty, obedience, justice and loyalty among the secondary and non-diagnosed groups. Diagnosed individuals have been found to use order, cleanliness, reliability, obedience, justice and loyalty more than non-diagnosed individuals. It is seen that individuals who have anxiety disorder are more patient than relatives without diagnosis are and use relational, love and faith ability more. It has been found that for the individuals diagnosed with anxiety disorder, all of primary aptitudes explains 32% of the total variance and all of secondary aptitudes explains approximately 30% of the total variance. It has been found that for non-diagnosed individuals all of primary aptitudes explains approximately 15% of the total variance and all of secondary aptitudes explains approximately 13% of the total variance. Discussion: Conducting similar studies in the future on individuals who are at different developmental periods, such as adolescence and old age, may be useful. In addition, various intervention programs can be performed using the perspective of positive psychotherapy for anxiety disorder treatment.

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In this article, the author attempts to conceptualize the treatment of depressive disorders through the lens of positive and transcultural psychotherapy (PPT), referring to the main tenets of this approach and his own experience as a psychotherapist and psychiatrist. The most important aspects are included here to structure and operationalize the psychotherapy of depression. Relational aspects and differential analysis of symptoms, psychodynamic conflicts, and early symptomatic experiences are discussed.

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In this article, the author attempts to conceptualize depressive disorders from the perspective of positive and transcultural psychotherapy (PPT), referring to the main assumptions of this approach and his own experience as a psychotherapist and psychiatrist. In part one, the etiology, symptomatology and cultural and social conditions of depressive disorders are reflected upon, with the idea of systematizing and operationalizing them.

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The article examines an integrative approach to the therapeutic process by comparing information from mental status, the balance model, and the conflict processing model.

Mental status is a phenomenological framework that describes the observable manifestations of mental functioning. The balance model provides a structural context in which these manifestations can be understood as the result of the dynamic relationships between the four main areas of human experience. The conflict processing model adds a procedural perspective – it provides information on how current conflicts are experienced and points to their meaningfully integrated forms.

The integration between them enables simultaneous diagnostic, psychodynamic, and therapeutic understanding of human suffering. Thus, mental status serves as a “mirror” of the balance among the physical, active, relational, and meaningful dimensions of personality, and the therapeutic process can be directed toward restoring inner harmony and meaning.

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As a psychodynamic modality, positive psychotherapy (PPT after Peseschkian) places its theory about conflict as a keystone in its approach to the clinical encounter. Conflict refers to the concurrence of different positions within one person or between persons. PPT works with a model of four categories of conflict: actual; key; basic; and inner. The actual conflict centers around acute or chronic situations happening at the present time. As such, the actual conflict is the current problematic life situation that leads to emotional stress caused by the mismatch between the expected and the observed. This mismatch may be a macro- or a micro-trauma and the reaction to these conflicts may affect any of the four areas/domains of life: body, achievement, contacts, and fantasy, each domain giving rise to different mental and psychosomatic presentations. The key conflict is a conscious inner conflict between the need to express one’s own interests (openness/honesty), and thus remain in contact with oneself (congruence) and the need not to compromise one’s attitude to oneself and thereby stay in contact with the other (courtesy/politeness). The basic conflict is a family concept that becomes dysfunctional because of a current conflictual life situation. Finally, the inner conflict is an unconscious conflict of needs caused by the simultaneous existence of opposing or even mutually exclusive efforts, desires or ideals. A clinical example of supporting the client in working through these conflicts is discussed.

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The article presents correlational analysis of the concepts used in PPT in the context of social competences, attachment styles and stress-coping strategies in 93 female students of psychotherapy. Polish translation of WIPPF2.0, together with Profile of Social Competencies (PROKOS), Questionnaire of Attachment Styles (KSP) and Polish adaptation of the COPE Inventory were used as measuring tools. Minor to moderate correlations were found between social competences and four Secondary capabilities (Openness, Politeness, Orderliness, Cleanliness) as well as attachment styles and two Primary capabilities (Trust, Sexuality/Tenderness) and three Model dimensions ( I-mother, I-father, YOU). Social Contact was moderately (and positively) correlated with Seeking of Instrumental Social Support and Seeking of Emotional Social Support, whereas Body/Senses, Activity/Achievement and Future/Fantasy were positively correlated with Mental Disengagement.

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This article describes a clinical case illustrating how Positive Psychotherapy (PPT) helps a person deprived of freedom through encouragement and optimism, thereby bolstering their inner resources. The 38-year-old inmate, who had a history of substance abuse, PTSD, and severe depression, participated in a one-year PPT program that included 23 organized sessions. Interventions included narrative strategies, cultural metaphors, and hope-building exercises to examine accomplishments, manage emotions, reprocess trauma, and activate internal resources. The findings indicated a significant improvement in hope and personal resources (WIPPF) and a significant decrease in symptoms of anxiety (HAM-A), PTSD (PCL-5), and depression (BDI-II). This story illustrates how PPT can support psychological rehabilitation in prison settings and foster a positive outlook on the future.

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