Ramseyer, Fabian T. (2023). iCAST: a practical model for the integration of nonverbal signals in psychotherapy. Die Psychotherapie, 68(1), pp. 36-43. Springer 10.1007/s00278-022-00618-6
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Background
Nonverbal behavior is considered an important factor of the therapeutic relationship across therapy schools. Despite a multitude of findings from a fruitful research phase in the 1960s–1980s, the currently available knowledge in this area is relatively moderate, and specific instructions for its use in psychotherapy remain rare.
Research question
Based on a practical model for the theory-independent utilization of nonverbal signals, a beneficial consideration and integration of this channel of communication is proposed.
Material and methods
The iCAST model with its five domains offers a possible framework, which encourages the concrete usage of nonverbal signals in psychotherapeutic interactions. An exemplary analysis of the movement behavior of therapists illustrates the current technological possibilities and offers insights into the potential of this observational position.
Results
Nonverbal signals expand the therapeutic degrees of freedom in diverse areas: besides the countless possibilities to address elements and to experience and practice them in sessions, nonverbal behavior can also provide important information on the level of case conceptualization.
Discussion
The focus on the dyad underlines the dynamic, joint process between patient and therapist and invites therapists to reflect on their own feelings and behavior against the background of mutual influence (attunement) and to incorporate them into the therapeutic process.
Item Type: |
Journal Article (Original Article) |
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Division/Institute: |
07 Faculty of Human Sciences > Institute of Psychology > Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy 07 Faculty of Human Sciences > Institute of Psychology |
UniBE Contributor: |
Ramseyer, Fabian |
Subjects: |
600 Technology > 610 Medicine & health 100 Philosophy > 150 Psychology |
ISSN: |
2731-717X |
Publisher: |
Springer |
Language: |
German |
Submitter: |
Fabian Ramseyer |
Date Deposited: |
14 Mar 2023 14:10 |
Last Modified: |
14 Mar 2023 23:27 |
Publisher DOI: |
10.1007/s00278-022-00618-6 |
BORIS DOI: |
10.48350/180006 |
URI: |
https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/180006 |
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