Introduction to Using Structured Evocative Activities in Functional Analytic Psychotherapy. Issue 4 (November 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nelson, Kimberly M.; Yang, Joyce P.; Maliken, Ashley C.; Tsai, Mavis; Kohlenberg, Robert J.
• Is Part Of: Cognitive and behavioral practice. Volume 23:Issue 4(2016)
• Page Start: 459
• Page End: 463
• Publication Date: 2016-11
• Subjects: Functional Analytic Psychotherapy -- therapist relationship -- evocative activities -- differential reinforcement; Behavior therapy -- Periodicals; Cognitive therapy -- Periodicals; Behavior Therapy -- Periodicals; Cognitive Therapy -- Periodicals; 616.8914205
• DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpra.2013.12.009
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1077-7229

Abstract

Abstract: Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP) focuses on what happens in session between clients and therapists in order to create more intense and curative therapeutic relationships. FAP may be used as a stand-alone treatment or as an adjunct to other therapies in order to maximize therapeutic gains through strengthened alliance and differential reinforcement. When it fits within a client's case conceptualization, FAP clinicians often choose to use structured, evocative activities to progress therapy at a faster pace. This article provides a rationale for using structured evocative activities in FAP with concrete examples to facilitate clinicians' implementation of the exercises.