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Tschuschke, Volker, Blawath, Sabrina, Horn, Elke and Tress, Wolfgang (2013). Interpersonal functioning or ability to mentalize. Outcome predictors in group psychotherapy. Psychotherapeut, 58 (6). S. 589 - 598. NEW YORK: SPRINGER. ISSN 1432-2080

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Abstract

This paper investigates the predictive value of the psychological mindedness assessment procedure (PMAP) with respect to differential group therapy outcome using outpatient group therapies with patients suffering from somatoform disorders. Within the contextual framework of the mentalization theory the possible predictive power of the PMAP prior to indications for therapy is reflected. As the results of 50 patients from 6 therapy groups show high PMAP ratings prior to treatment onset predict group suitability of patients. This in turn is predictive for an emotional attunement of such patients during treatment, which is in itself a qualification for an emotional involvement with the group interactive process and therefore highly predictive. In contrast patients with a lower PMAP rating should be referred to groups where another treatment concept or technical attitude on the part of the group leader is realized. The shorter the therapy groups last the more homogeneous group composition should be regarding psychological functioning of patients prior to treatment onset (level of mentalization).

Item Type:	Journal Article
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID ORCID Put Code Tschuschke, Volker UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Blawath, Sabrina UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Horn, Elke UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Tress, Wolfgang UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
URN:	urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-472499
DOI:	10.1007/s00278-013-0985-5
Journal or Publication Title:	Psychotherapeut
Volume:	58
Number:	6
Page Range:	S. 589 - 598
Date:	2013
Publisher:	SPRINGER
Place of Publication:	NEW YORK
ISSN:	1432-2080
Language:	German
Faculty:	Unspecified
Divisions:	Unspecified
Subjects:	no entry
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords Language PSYCHOLOGICAL MINDEDNESS; PERSONALITY; VALIDITY Multiple languages Psychology, Clinical; Psychology, Psychoanalysis Multiple languages
URI:	http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/47249