Day 2 :
Keynote Forum
David Baron
Director, Global Center for Exercise, Psychiatry and Sports at USC, USA
Keynote: Depression in Athletes: The Role of CBT
Time : 9:00- 9:40
Biography:
David Baron is currently a Professor of Psychiatry at the Keck School of Medicine at University of Southern California, Director, and Global Center for Exercise, Psychiatry and Sports at USC and Adjunct Professor at the USC School of Cinema-Television. He is currently working on cutting edge research on Traumatic Brain Injuries funded by the NFL. He received his MEd from USC, and trained in bioethics at Georgetown University and NIH. Additionally, he was the NIMH bioethics representative at NIH.
Abstract:
Concussion has become the signature injury in athletes as a result of the high public exposure in the media and lay press. Depression has been reported as a potential long-term consequence of repetitive mild concussion, yet few effective treatment interventions have been demonstrated to date. CBT has been shown to be an effective intervention in depressed athletes without a reported history of multiple concussions. The core clinical phenotype of mood symptoms is similar, but not identical, in concussed vs. non-concussed athletes. Given the potential significant issues with unanticipated side-effects experienced by concussed athletes on antidepressant medications, CBT may play a pivotal role in the treatment of depressed concussed, or post concussive, athletes. In this presentation, the author will review the extant literature, and share his over 3 decades of clinical experience, on depression in athletes and the unique advantages of CBT as an effective treatment intervention. The need for subtle modifications of classic techniques will be highlighted. Clinical case examples will be offered to underscore the value of this intervention in this unique patient population. Time will be made for questions and comments at the end of the presentation. The BDSA, a novel clinical depression screener for athletes developed by the presenter will be presented and discussed.
Keynote Forum
Nimmi Hutnik,
Associate Professor
Keynote: From fragility to flourishing: A new CBT model of resilience and a tool for developing it
Time : 9:40-10:20
Biography:
Dr Nimmi Hutnik is a Chartered Counselling Psychologist and an accredited cognitive behaviour therapist. She is also an academic with a doctorate from Oxford University She was Senior Fulbright Research Scholar at the California School of Professional Psychology. More about Dr Hutnik at www.cbtintheuk.com.rnDr Nimmi Hutnik has recently launched a new course in CBT at London South Bank University: Advanced CBT Practice (Resilience and Positive Development). See www.lsbu.ac.uk/courses/course-finder/cbt. She has worked with Dr Christine Padesky on resilience research. She has presented at a number of prestigious conferences in UK where she lives and practices. She is contactable at hutnikn@lsbu.ac.uk.rn
Abstract:
Models of resilience are largely absent in the resilience literature. In this theoretical paper I will present my model of resilience that takes a Cognitive Behavioural approach, The model takes cognizance of first, second and third wave CBT research findings and theory. It is also founded upon positive psychology concepts such as learned optimism and flourishing. It argues that people are resilient when they have learned to sit still, bounce back and spring forward. The model also incorporates metacognitive CBT in its understanding of how to be resilient.rnrnI will review current literature on resilience and positive psychology. In particular I will look at Neenan’s understanding of resilience and Padesky and Mooney’s Strengths- based intervention to develop resilience. Both are CBT models. Finally I will present my own model of resilience and introduce the RATT which is the Resilience Awareness Training Tool which I have developed to facilitate the building of resilience in clients in a therapeutic/coaching setting. I will encourage discussion of and seek feedback on my model as applied to real life situations. rn
Keynote Forum
Brigitte Karcher
Associate Professor
Keynote: Cognitive behavioral therapy versus bariatric surgery in the treatment of eating disorders
Biography:
Brigitte Karcher has completed her PhD from Nice-Sophia Antipolis University. She was qualified by the CNU (National University Council ) in Psychology the following year of her thesis. She is now working as an Associate Professor at Brest University School of Medicine. She has published more than 15 papers in reputed journals. She took part at the Ethics Research Laboratory, Professionalism and Health (EA 4686) in Brest University School of Medicine.
Abstract:
In western countries, obesity is currently considered as a major public health issue, mostly in relation with bulimia addiction. While meeting obese subjects with bulimia, one can hear a complaint and a suffering expressed as an acute pain of body dissatisfaction. These subjects feel ashamed and conclude that their body dissatisfaction should have a large impact on their self-esteem. The care requested is more related to this suffering as to its impact on health. To better understand this demand for restoring self-esteem by losing weight, we undertook to assess the actual effects of weight loss. The aim of our study was to measure the effects of medical treatment or psychological support on self-esteem and body dissatisfaction for obese subjects with bulimia.
- Positive Psychology & Psychological Approaches Social Psychology Psychology & Health Educational Psychology
Location: Day 2
Session Introduction
Carroy Ferguson
University of Massachusetts, USA
Title: Archetypal energies as the creative urges behind the evolution of humanistic psychology and positive psychology
Time : 10:20-10:40
Biography:
Carroy Ferguson has completed his PhD in Psychology from Boston College. He is a tenured Professor, former Dean and currently Human Service Internship Coordinator at College of Public and Community Service, UMass Boston. In 2006, he made history by becoming the first African American President of the Association for Humanistic Psychology and is currently in the same role again. He is an author of books and articles; a Clinical Practitioner; Associate Editor, Journal of Humanistic Psychology and Co-Founder of two visionary organizations (Associates in Human Understanding; Interculture, Inc).
Abstract:
The presentation is a brief overview of what can be called authentic Archetypal Energies as the “creative urges” behind the evolution of humanistic psychology and positive psychology. The framework is derived from my newest book, Evolving the Human Race Game, a book designed to assist readers in evolving human consciousness as we play what I call seven kinds of human race games. In the book, 25 Archetypal Energies are discussed. They are defined as Higher Vibrational Energies that operate deep within our psyches at both individual and collective levels. We tend to experience them as “creative urges” to move us toward our optimal selves and optimal realities. In all cultures, based on exhaustive study, each Archetypal Energy has its own transcendent value, purpose and quality and “voice” unique to the individual. Easily recognized terms are used to evoke a common sense of these Archetypal Energies (e.g., Trust, Love, Acceptance, Harmony, Inclusion, Patience, Wisdom, Courage and Truth). Three types of Archetypal Energies and their functions, therefore, will be discussed briefly with respect to how they have and will continue to influence the evolution of humanistic psychology and positive psychology. Anecdotal examples will be used to illustrate how the “creative urges” move us toward co-creating optimal conditions for individual and collective growth and how humanistic psychology and positive psychology can play important roles in that regard.
Braco Pobric
High Impact Consulting & and Coaching, USA
Title: Habits and Happiness: Apply the Research from Positive Psychology to Become Happier and Improve Your Wellbeing
Time : 11:00-11:20
Biography:
Braco Pobric is the bestselling author of Habits and Happiness: How to Become Happier and Improve Your Wellbeing by Changing Your Habits and teaches Applied Positive Psychology in corporations, public programs and as a personal coach. He has over 16,000 registered online students in 155 countries. Formerly, he was a Globally Certified Trainer and Business Coach for Dale Carnegie Training. He is a Director at ICAP and was previously a Vice President at Merrill Lynch and a Manager at KPMG.
Abstract:
This presentation is based on Pobric’s bestselling book “Habits and Happiness: How to Become Happier and Improve Your Wellbeing by Changing Your Habits”, his teaching of Positive Psychology in public and corporate settings - including individual presentation at the World Congress of Positive Psychology - coaching sessions, online classes (over 17,000 registered students in 155 countries) and many years of helping others change their life for the better while applying the research from Positive Psychology. In this interactive and engaging presentation, Mr. Pobric will help participants understand, apply and teach the scientifically based tools that will help them change their habits, introduce new habits and teach their respective students and other professionals do the same. By the end of this presentation, participants will have the basic tools necessary to start educating their audience on the topic of habits and therefore help them become even more successful in every area of their life. Mr. Pobric will provide the seven scientifically based tools to help participants change their habits and/or introduce new habits. The focus will be on applying specific research in a very simplified way that everyone in the audience can understand (from researchers to folks willing to learn about positive psychology). In addition, this session will help the coaches and positive psychology practitioners understand and apply the same tools with their own clients. Mr. Pobric will explain how to apply the research in the areas of will power, power of belief (placebo/nocebo effect), activation energy, dopamine, support group and accountability partner, creating "small wins", measuring your success, announcing your new habits, etc.
Sukanya Ray
Suffolk University, USA
Title: Experience of adversity and post traumatic growth: A positive psychological perspective on research and implications
Time : 11:20-11:40
Biography:
Sukanya Ray is a tenured Associate Professor in Psychology at Suffolk University, Boston Massachusetts. She has received training and worked as University Faculty in India, Australia and USA. Her research interests/publications include immigrant mental health risks/disparities, body image/eating problems, trauma/resiliency. She serves as Board member, community consultant, multi-cultural competence trainer, empowerment/prevention program educator in collaboration with clinicians, researchers and agencies. She has co-authored a recently published book “Beyond the Campus: Building a Sustainable University-Community Partnership”. She has received 2014 Stanley Sue Distinguished Lecture Award for her contribution of diversity education to the field of psychology at University of Maine, Orono.
Abstract:
In recent years, researchers and practitioners have embraced the positive psychological perspective which provides a better insight into various human potential, resilience and post traumatic growth among individuals following traumatic events. Literature on resilience, hope, spirituality, meaning making process, optimism, positive emotions, creativity and other aspects of positive psychology facilitate our understanding of the incredible adaptation pattern, to adverse personal/professional events and maintenance of a health/well-being among survivors of diverse backgrounds. Transforming adversity into a growth experience and moving forward in one’s life are outcome of positive characteristics and resilient behavior among youth and adults across cultures. Being raised in Eastern culture with my exposure to yoga, spiritual tradition and healing experience, I strongly believe in the power of positive outlook and its impact on psychological well-being, relational health and healthy workplace climate. This presentation will highlight mixed method research data from her recent projects on resilience, psychosocial correlates, coping strategies, meaning making and post-traumatic growth among diverse groups of women following traumatic events and adversity. Practical implications of these findings on protective factors, empowerment and growth promoting processes across individual, family and organizations will be addressed. Finally, it will highlight the importance of strength based approaches in therapeutic intervention/prevention programs that foster pathways to psychological recovery, growth and build healthy communities at large.
Tim Lomas
University of East London, UK
Title: Towards a positive cross-cultural lexicography: Enriching our emotional landscape through 216 ‘untranslatable’ words pertaining to wellbeing
Time : 11:40-12:00
Biography:
Tim Lomas is a Lecturer at the University of East London, where he is the Co-Program Leader for the MSc in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology. He has completed his PhD at the University of Westminster in 2012, focusing on the impact of meditation on men’s mental health. He is the author of numerous books and papers, covering topics including mindfulness, Buddhism, gender, cross-cultural psychology and neuroscience. His latest book, entitled ‘The Darkness and the Dawn: The Value of Sadness and other Negative Emotions,’ is published by Piatkus in Autumn 2016.
Abstract:
Although much attention has been paid to culture specific psychopathologies, there have been no comparable attempts to chart positive mental states that may be particular to certain cultures. This presentation outlines the beginnings of a positive cross cultural lexicography of ‘untranslatable’ words pertaining to well being, culled from across the world’s languages. A quasi systematic search uncovered 216 such terms. Using grounded theory, these words were organized into three categories: Feelings (comprising positive and complex feelings); relationships (comprising intimacy and pro-sociality) and character (comprising personal resources and spirituality). The presentation has two main aims. First, it aims to provide a window onto cultural differences in constructions of well being, thereby enriching our understanding of well being. Second, a more ambitious aim is that this lexicon may help expand the emotional vocabulary of English speakers (and indeed speakers of all languages) and consequently enrich their experiences of well being. The presentation concludes by setting out a research agenda to pursue these aims further.
Hajra Hussain
Amity University, UAE
Title: Empowering Attitudes towards Positive Psychology in the UAE.
Time : 12:00-12:20
Biography:
Hajra Hussain is a Positive Psychology specialist, with ten years’ experience in Psychology and Health Behaviour change. Her expertise focuses on the use of Positive Psychology as a catalyst to self-empowerment. Upon establishing well-being services (public and private sectors) and honing her skills across five continents in the education, health and retail sectors, Hajra has worked at the heart of diverse cultures and communities. Presently the Director of Counselling at Amity University, Dubai, she pioneered "The Big Happiness Project" initiative, which focused on individual happiness through engagement of the government and corporate sector, and the wider community as a whole. Hajra is an accredited Positive Psychology Coach and holds an MSc in Health Psychology.
Abstract:
By placing an emphasis on the incorporation of Happiness and Psychology into its governmental strategies and policies, the United Arab Emirates has altered its outlook towards mental health and psychology, by adopting several methodologies to that effect. For instance, the adoption of the Self-Belief model, which uses instruments of positive psychology, such as gratitude and altruism, allows for self-empowerment and the development of wellbeing. In addition to this, by employing the higher rungs of self-actualization on Maslow’s hierarchy, the Emirate has managed to elevate the ‘happiness’ factor in each city through the establishment of the Ministry of Happiness, mandating government policies in the pursuit of positive well-being, and branding 2016 as the ‘Year of Happiness’. This move aims to generate a shift from the ‘rat race’ quadrant towards the ‘happiness’ quadrant (Ben Shahar, T. 2007, Hamburger Model). With conventional models being moot in a largely untapped region, modified versions of the Functional Happiness Model, the Biopsychosocial Model and the Seligman model have been applied to two focus groups, students and teaching faculty, at Amity University Dubai, with an emphasis on perceptive awareness and self-generated inspiration. The ‘BIG Happiness Project’, with its focus on tools for Authentic Happiness has been instrumental in driving positive growth not just members within the university, but also the wider community by way of organic reach. Looking ahead to Expo 2020 and beyond, this project has allowed us, and by extension the Emirate of Dubai, to bury negative attitudes towards mental health, and reinforce the models of positive psychology.
Augustine Nwoye
University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Title: Enhancing Women’s Performance in University Science and Mathematics in East Africa: Reflections from a ‘Shadowing Technique’.
Time : 12:20-12:40
Biography:
Augustine Nwoye is a Professor of Psychology at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa and a Member of the School of Applied Human Sciences. Through his research and writings he has made original and unique contributions to the definition and study of African Psychology as an emerging specialization very much in demand in the curriculum of many departments of psychology in the South and other regions of Africa. He has held distinguished teaching positions in several universities in Africa, including: The University of Jos, Nigeria; Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya, The University of Dodoma, Tanzania and Covenant University, Lagos, Nigeria. He has also won several visiting fellowships and given public lectures in many universities in continental Africa, Asia, Europe and North America. He has received his PhD from the University of Nigeria and was recently in the United States as a Fulbright Scholar at Howard University and the College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, Massachusetts.
Abstract:
The aim of this study was to assess university female students’ image of how they are faring in their science and mathematics programs and to isolate any challenges that might be hindering their motivation for optimal performance in these programs. A mixed method design was applied in implementing the research, using a catchment sample of 125 female students drawn from the Departments of Mathematics and Physics of a public university in Kenya. The ‘technique of shadowing’ provided the epistemological framework for the study. This is a process of finding out how users feel about the services they are getting in a target program; in this context, teaching and learning of mathematics and science at the university. The ‘raid technique’ was used for data collection. The peer corroborative interview pattern was applied in consolidating the problem themes isolated. A thematic model was applied in analyzing student challenges isolated. A discursive analysis was used in examining the tension density and the constitutive meaning of each problem highlighted. Percentage frequency loading of each problem mentioned was used in summarizing the trends of the findings. The results show that a number of negative factors, some structural, others mostly motivational, hinder optimal performance of university female students in science and mathematics in Kenya. This paper discusses these factors by name and clarifies the kind of obstacles they constitute against effective performance of Kenyan women in university science and mathematics. It also highlights some positive psychological measures for containing these factors.
Jace Pillay
University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Title: Hope for the future and literacy achievement in a sample of impoverished South African primary school children: A positive psychology perspective
Time : 12:40-13:00
Biography:
Jace Pillay completed his PhD from the Rand Afrikaans University, South Africa. He is the South African Research Chair in education and care in childhood in the Faculty of Education at the University of Johannesburg. He has published numerous papers in reputed journals, presented research findings in several international conferences and has been serving as an Editorial Board Member of reputable international journals.
Abstract:
Adopting a positive psychology perspective this study investigated hope for the future and literacy achievement in a convenient sample of South African primary school children living in poverty. Data was collected through a quantitative survey that was administered with learners (N=160) from four grade 5 to 7 classes in a school in Soweto. Soweto is an urban black township that emerged during the years of apartheid and its people were characterized by extreme poverty and negativity. The survey comprised five literacy tests that were standardized by Do-It- Profiler, a UK based institute, and Shape the Learner, a South African based consultancy. The results show a statistically significant relationship between future hope and literacy scores, with learners who had lesser hope for the future scoring significantly lower on the literacy tests used in this study. Specifically, learners with lesser future hope performed noticeably lower in the real word test, followed by spelling, words spelt correctly, reading fluency, and non-word spelling. Based on positive psychology and hope theory, the author discusses the implications of the findings for literacy achievement in children living in poverty.
Ignasia Mligo
University of Dodoma, Tanzania
Title: Enhancing young children’s access to early childhood education and care settings in Tanzania
Time : 13.00-13.20
Biography:
Ignasia Mligo has recently completed her PhD from Waikato University, New Zealand in 2015 from the Faculty of Education. Her specialization is on theories of childhood development and learning. Currently, she is teaching childhood development courses in the Department of Psychology, University of Dodoma. She was also headed a Department of Curriculum and Teacher Education for 3 years before her PhD studies. Her area of interest is on early childhood education, policy and curriculum issues in relation to child development and learning. She is also amongst of the Reviewers of Early Years: An International Research Journal.
Abstract:
This study explored the current situation of limited access of young children to early childhood education and care settings in Tanzania. The aim was to explore the views of stakeholders regarding the basis for this anomaly and what needs to be done to assuage the situation. A total of 28 people participated in the study: Six teachers, 12 children and four parents in one rural and one urban pre-school (local level) and six national government education officials. Data was generated through interviews, classroom observation, focus group discussion, documentary review and informal conversations. The findings showed that early childhood education and care in Tanzania is still unsatisfactory. Many children, the participants agreed, have no access to early childhood settings for various reasons including “lack of support from the government”, “low socio-economic status of parents”, “traditional norms and cultural values”, “gender discrimination” and “lack of parents’ awareness of the importance of early investment in education”. The study discovered that all activities pertaining to early education were left to parents and communities who seemed unable to cope with its various demands. To improve the situation, it is recommended that there is need for a forging of partnership between the Government, parents and the community in such a venture; and that Government policy makers should set clear policies regarding how quality early childhood education and care can be equitably funded and conducted throughout the country.
- Advances in Psychiatric disorder treatment Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Psychiatry Nursing Cognitive Therapy
Location: Day 2
Session Introduction
David Baron
University of Southern California, USA
Title: CBT in treating athletes: A global perspective
Time : 14:00-14:20
Biography:
David Baron is currently a Professor of Psychiatry at the Keck School of Medicine at University of Southern California, Director for Global Center for Exercise, Psychiatry and Sports at USC and Adjunct Professor at the USC School of Cinema-Television. He is currently working on cutting edge research on Traumatic Brain Injuries funded by the NFL. He received his MEd from USC, and is trained in bioethics at Georgetown University and NIH. Additionally, he was the NIMH bioethics representative at NIH.
Abstract:
For over half a century, CBT has been proven to be an effective treatment for a large number of psychopathologies in a varied group of patient populations. The authors of this presentation have used CBT to treat athletes suffering from mood, anxiety, psychotic, and eating disorders for over 30 years. This structured, evidenced -based therapy has unique advantages over other forms of psychotherapy when treating elite athletes. In this presentation, the authors will share their experience of over 30 years in tailoring CBT to the needs of this unique patient population. Case examples will be employed, and interaction with the audience will be strongly encouraged. The role of CBT in treating concussed athletes will be highlighted, given the timely nature of this topic, and the growing number of athletes at all levels of participation experiencing mood symptoms post sports-concussion. Finally, work conducted by the World Psychiatric Association, Section on Sports will be presented to offer a global perspective. This session is intended for clinicians currently working with athletes, and those intending to expand their practices. A bibliography of relevant papers and chapters written in this field, including those written by the presenters’, will be provided to all attendees.
Hector W H Tsang and W M Cheung
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China The University of Hong Kong, China
Title: Effects of a CBT based stress management program for teaching professionals augmented by complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) approach
Time : 14:20-14:40
Biography:
Sushilkumar Deshmukh MS (Ayurved- Obs Gynaec), PhD Scholar, is practicing Ayurveda and YogaHector W H Tsang has received a number of local and international awards including the International Educator of the Year 2003 from the International Biographical Center, being a finalist for the Director’s Fellowship at the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) in 2004, and the Most Valuable Consultancy Projects Award from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2006. Recently, he is awarded Performance Funding from his serving department at PolyU to develop collaboration with Professor Morris Bell’s cognitive remediation laboratory at the School of Medicine, Yale University, on his supported employment study in the next two years. He has frequently been invited to deliver workshops and lectures in the Asia-Pacific region including mainland China, Singapore, Japan, and Australia. since last 7 years in Pune, India. He is interested to serve as a faculty member in Ayurveda and Yoga. His interest includes: Nadi pariksa i.e. Ayurvedic Pulse reading; rehabilitation programme in cardiac and joint disorders and; Obesity.
Abstract:
Background: The present study aims to assess psychosomatic and physical effects of a CBT based stress management program augmented by CAMamong teaching professionals in Hong Kong. Method: A random controlled trial (RCT) was used to compare between CBT group (n =26) and the CBT-CAM group (n =30). Interventions were administered for 1.5 hours once a week for eight consecutive weeks. A self-administered questionnaire including perceived stress scale (PSS) and frequency of psychosomatic symptoms were measured at baseline (T1), immediate after the program (T2), and 4 weeks after the program (T3). Physical parameters were measured at T1 and T2. Results: A reduction of 23% in PSS was observed in the CBT group, while the CBT-CAM group yielded 18% reductions in PSS from T1 to T3 [F(2,108)= 3.099; p=.049]. No significant interactions were observed in the frequency of psychosomatic symptoms and physical parameters. However, a significant downward time trend was observed (p<.001) and larger percentage changes in physical responses were shown in the CBT-CAM group than CBT group. Conclusion: Clinical evidence of both the CBT-CAM and CBT programs has been demonstrated in the current study and both approaches are easy to be self-implemented. The CAM technique might serve as an alternative choice for self-administered stress management to replace the additional time needed for professional follow-up contacts. It might further improve some physical responses such as handgrip strength and resting heart rate, which are associated with better psychosomatic health and better occupational stress management.
Brigitte Karcher
Brest University School of Medicine, France
Title: Cognitive behavioral therapy versus bariatric surgery in the treatment of eating disorders
Biography:
Brigitte Karcher has completed her PhD from Nice-Sophia Antipolis University. She was qualified by the CNU (National University Council ) in Psychology the following year of her thesis. She is now working as an Associate Professor at Brest University School of Medicine. She has published more than 15 papers in reputed journals. She took part at the Ethics Research Laboratory, Professionalism and Health (EA 4686) in Brest University School of Medicine.
Abstract:
In western countries, obesity is currently considered as a major public health issue, mostly in relation with bulimia addiction. While meeting obese subjects with bulimia, one can hear a complaint and a suffering expressed as an acute pain of body dissatisfaction. These subjects feel ashamed and conclude that their body dissatisfaction should have a large impact on their self-esteem. The care requested is more related to this suffering as to its impact on health. To better understand this demand for restoring self-esteem by losing weight, we undertook to assess the actual effects of weight loss. The aim of our study was to measure the effects of medical treatment or psychological support on self-esteem and body dissatisfaction for obese subjects with bulimia.
Richard Shane
New West Physicians, USA
Title: A self-administered treatment for relief from insomnia, anxiety and trauma
Biography:
Richard Shane, PhD, is a Behavioral Sleep Specialist for New West Physicians, Colorado. From 2009-2014, he was the behavioral sleep specialist for Lutheran Medical Center Sleep Center, Denver. He developed the Sleep Easily learn-at-home program that has been proven effective in a study published in the May 2016 issue of the Journal of Sleep Disorders and Therapy.
Abstract:
Millions of people suffer from insomnia, anxiety and trauma, conditions that have damaging effects on almost every area of life. Pharmacologic treatment carries dangers of addiction and side effects. Numerous studies have proven that cognitive-behavioral therapy is an effective treatment for these conditions. To compliment in-person behavioral treatment, there is the need for effective self-administered treatment. To meet this need, this presentation will cover highly effective techniques that are simple yet commonly overlooked. This video will be tailored to also be a self-administered treatment to which you can refer your patients for basic relief. Instead of working with thoughts and emotions, you will learn a simple way to calm the corresponding body tension (a physical expression of the unconscious mind), which automatically creates positive shifts in mind and emotions. You will learn responses to body discomfort that are damaging and responses that are beneficial, plus specific body sensations that are physical triggers for calming the nervous system. Calming these few core body sensations is easier and more effective than general relaxation and results in a fundamental feeling of internal safety and trust. You will also learn: Research data about the damaging effects of poor sleep and the benefits of good sleep; how these physical triggers work and steps for simple and safe mind-body integration applied to relief from insomnia, anxiety and trauma; steps to reduce internal struggle and the fear that is at the root of much discomfort and; a quick stress-reduction method to use when your eyes are open and you’re in the midst of activity. This session will include an experiential exercise, plus a summary card, so you and your patients will be able to use some of these elements in everyday life.
Nesrin Hisli Sahin
Baskent University, Turkey
Title: Brain-based, mindfully-managed stress counseling: An interpersonal neurobiology based approach to stress counseling
Biography:
Nesrin Hisli Sahin has completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology at University of Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA in 1972. She received her Graduate and PhD degrees in Clinical Psychology at Aegean University, Turkey. She has been the President of the Turkish Psychological Association for several years. Since 2008, she has been the Head of the Psychology Department at Baskent University and has established the Baskent Univeristy Stress Management and Applications Center in 2014. She has published more then 30 papers in journals listed in the SSCI. She has several CE certificates from Institutions like Benson-Henry Mind-Body Institute, NICABM, Psychotherapy Network, Mindsight Institute.
Abstract:
Interpersonal neurobiology is a current, consilient approach, synthesizing information from disciplines like neurology, psychology, anthropology, sociology, mathematics, sybernetics, physics, arts, contemplative practices and theories of human behavior like psychodynamic, behavioral, humanistic, and cognitive, to explain normal and abnormal behavior. It incorporates issues on brain evolution, bio-psycho-social development, attachment, stress, neurobiology, social cognition, and interpersonal communication. We are in the process of developing a new approach to stress- counseling based on this new approach, named as Brain-Based, Mindfully-Managed Stress Counseling. This is a 10-week psychoeducation program conducted in a group setting (each session is conducted in one and a half hours). The next sessions follow in the mentioned order: the role of the mind in stress and how the mind works, the role of personality in stress and how personality is developed, the importance of communication in stress and the workings of the brain in interpersonal situations, the importance and reality of brain plasticity and its role in the change process, and a wrap-up session with a philosophical, humanistic-existentialistic touch, introducing the role of acceptance and commitment as additional coping strategies. Along the way, during each session a new mindfulness practice is taught and practiced between the sessions. In this speech at the Congress, the details of this new type of stress counseling will be discussed and some preliminary results of pilot studies will be presented.
- Cognitive Behavioral therapy
Location: Day 2
Session Introduction
Sushilkumar Deshmukh
Ashwini Ayurvedic Medical College, India
Title: Programme for management of cognitive disorders with ayurveda and yoga
Time : 16:20-16:40
Biography:
Sushilkumar Deshmukh MS (Ayurved- Obs Gynaec), PhD Scholar, is practicing Ayurveda and Yoga since last 7 years in Pune, India. He is interested to serve as a faculty member in Ayurveda and Yoga. His interest includes: Nadi pariksa i.e. Ayurvedic Pulse reading; rehabilitation programme in cardiac and joint disorders and; Obesity.
Abstract:
Introduction: Indian Traditional Medicinal System Ayurveda is a benchmark in understanding Human health and disease therapeutics since more than 2000 years. Current scenario of cognitive diseases and their management with Ayurveda and therapeutic yoga is a topic of new exploration when it comes to evidence based research. Objectives: A. Understanding of cognitive diseases using Ayurveda literature B. In the womb management: Ayurveda Preventive and wellness practices during foetal period to avoid cognitive disorders. Antenatal care will be planned to avoid future cognitive diseases in next progeny. C. Diagnosis of cognitive disorders with the help of Ayurveda basic principles of Pathophysiology D. Therapeutics and Yogic interventions to minimize the intensity of the disorder by improving quality of life with reduced dosage and dependency on medicines having side effects Materials & Methods: Ayurveda compendia literature study will be presented in detail along with meta-analysis of research articles and studies. Discussion and Conclusion: This article will discuss many aspects of Ayurveda strategies for cognitive disorders management. Why Ayurveda different from others to treat cognitive diseases- A. personalised medication with complex mixtures B. evidence based traditional medicine C. major source of novel medicines as well as novel concepts D. very long tradition and apparently safe use With detail analysis of prevention right from the womb by focusing on mother’s lifestyle and diet/drug related practices. Second issue is how an Ayurveda decoding of disease is different than modern medicine and how this study of pathophysiology helps in understanding deep rooted causes of the manifestations of the disease. This understanding helps in giving right therapy and medicines by personalized solution with minimum side effects. This therapy not only focuses on the healing or rejuvenation of the body but also helps body to get balance on the level of body soul and mind. Not only medicines but route of administration will also be discussed like Nasyam (nasal medications), Shirodhara (oil or buttermilk is dropped on head in supine position) or Basti (enema) in CNS disorders. Holistic therapies get extended into non pharmacopeia treatments like yogic practices like meditation and Omkar chanting proving to be effective in behavioural and cognitive skill development.
Nithin Krishna
University of Maryland School of Medicine, USA
Title: Impaired temporal, parietal and frontal/prefrontal coupling and glutamate during auditory working memory in Schizophrenia.
Time : 16:40-17:00
Biography:
Nithin Kirshna is a professor at University of Maryland School of Medicine, USA
Abstract:
Working memory (WM) deficit is a core cognitive dysfunction in schizophrenia (SCZ), though its underlying mechanism remains unclear. Long-range synchronization of neuronal oscillations is presumed to mark cognitive processing and facilitate information transfer among broadly separated brain regions. Theta, alpha, and gamma range phase synchronization (PS) is thought to contribute during encoding, maintenance and retrieval phases of WM. Using a novel auditory WM paradigm, we used combined EEG and MRS measures to investigate the putative functional connectivity and neurochemistry in mediating the accuracy and performance during a modified N-Back test (MNB). SCZ patients (n=57) and matched healthy controls (HC, n=51) participated in the study. The MNB task requires rapid comparisons of subtly discrete tones held in memory while resisting the interference of previous tones. EEG recording during the MNB task was used to obtain phase synchronization (PS) values from time frequency data. To examine the contribution of synchronization by neurochemistry, GABA & glutamate were measured using standard techniques at the medial frontal/anterior cingulate. Behaviorally, HC performed considerably better compared to SCZ [F=18.94, p=.000]; SCZ made more errors [F=21.27, p = 0.000] compared to HC. Reaction time (RT) was not significantly different between groups during correct trials (F=000, p=0.985). In contrast, HC had a shorter RT during incorrect trials (F=12.49, p=0.001) compared to SCZ. Neuro-physiologically in HC, correct trials marked by an increased right fronto-temporal, central and left parieto-frontal PS in the alpha frequency; on the contrary, a trend for an increased interhemispheric fronto-frontal, and tempro-occipital PS in the delta frequency band was noted in SZ during the same time. Additionally a significant tempro-frontal and parieto-frontal PS in the theta frequency band did not survive multiple corrections. Neuro-chemically a higher level of GABA (r=.34, p=0.01) was correlated with accuracy in SCZ. In addition, lower levels of glutamate (r=-.33, p=0.05) and glyco-phosphatidylcholine (r=-.31, p=0.05) were correlated with the increased fronto-temporal and fronto-parietal PS respectively. Studies are suggestive that alpha-theta frequency are important for phonological loop during WM tasks, however delta frequencies are more implicated in attention selection specifically inhibiting all interferences that may affect the performance of the task. Our finding are suggesting that SCZ rely heavily on attention and concentration for auditory working memory, and SCZ may utilize parieto-occipital PS rather than a frontal temporal synchronization for auditory working memory implicating cerebellum in auditory working memory, Our finding highlights the role of neurochemistry along with impaired fronto-temporal and parieto-frontal PS abnormality in SCZ.
Biography:
Mag Alina Georgeta is a Dr. Lecturer at the “Lucian Blaga” University of Sibiu, were she teaches early childhood education, pshychology and pedagogy courses and seminars, providing theoretical and practical support for the training of students. She participated in many national and international conferences and published important articles and books in order to share her research work in early childhood education. She is a person with real passion for the pedagogical field and she enjoys working with people, being recognized for the significant impact as a trainer in the fields of early childhood education and teacher training. The enthusiasm proven in the activity of training young children, students, parents and teachers, motivates her to continuously develop her competences and research interests.
Abstract:
Early year services in Romania have, until recently, lacked any form of national financial support. Early childhood practitioners are very low paid and the investments in training programs are insufficient. The impact on children should be considered and policy decisions should be taken, in order to grow the opportunities for training. In a world affected by financial crises, attitudes about children’s needs are very important. This research evaluates if the voices of children in Romanian preschools are heard and proposes new educational policy in order to train practitioners for preschools. The purpose of the study is to involve practitioners and parents in the Early Years in an experimental training program focused on how to reconstruct positive attitudes about children. We discovered that according to the traditional attitudes of Romanian parents and practitioners, children’s voices are rarely taken into consideration. After the new training program was put into practice in preschools and homes, teachers and parents started to give more attention to children’s voices and children’s wellbeing was improved. The study is relevant in order to increase public attention to the professional development of the early childhood workforce as a factor that can contribute to a healthy childhood.
Anbarin Aslam
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan
Title: Efficacy of five sessions programme of cognitive restructuring on depressive symptomatology among chronically sick
Biography:
Anbarin Aslam has completed her Mphil (Scholar) from The Islamia University of Bahawalpur in 2016.
Abstract:
This study was aimed to check the efficacy of five sessions of cognitive restructuring among the chronically sick of asthma, diabetes, heart attack, hepatitis and cancer who are prior to develop the symptoms of depression while have just one week to two months back, have history of diagnosis. Sample of 10 diagnosed patients with chronic physical diseases were conscripted. The foremost intentions of study were to bargain the effects of implementing sessions of cognitive restructuring on the patients of bodily diseases who are going to adapt the symptomatology of depression after disease diagnosis. To measure the Depressive Symptomatology “The Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology developed by Rush (2000) was used. Behavior therapy, CBT and mindfulness based cognitive therapy were used for cognitive restructuring. Lot of difference found in patients thought patterns after the implementation of cognitive restructuring between pre and post assessment sessions. Results indicated asthmatics and diabetics spectacles rich effect of cognitive restructuring to change their thought pattern about the paraphernalia of their diseases. They were on the level of severe depression but after the enactment of cognitive restructuring they switched on to the level of mild category. Heart patients had fluctuated features of their problems because of rigidity developed by age factor as they were much reluctant to dispute their thought patterns. Hepatitis and cancer patients seemed much hard to turn their thinking. It proved that cognitive restructuring is much effective to minimize depressive symptomatology.