Empirical Evidence for Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy for the Treatment of Chronic Pain
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 20179206 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Barbara Horvát (0000-0002-2518-2096, Inflammatory Response Research (United States), corresponding author), Barbara Horvat Rauter |
| Year | 2017 |
| Volume | 47 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 138-151 |
| Publication date | 2017-04-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Transactional Analysis Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0362-1537 • E-ISSN: 2329-5244 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1177/0362153717694886 |
| OpenAlex | W2600731613 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 24 |
Chronic nonmalignant pain is a biopsychosocial problem for which psychological and psychotherapeutic interventions are crucial, and there is empirical support for the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral approaches in such cases. The aim of the study reported here was to show transactional analysis (TA) interventions as possibly effective for chronic pain. The author reports on the case of Ana, a 23-year-old student with chronic low back pain who participated in 15 sessions of transactional analysis therapy. The introductory diagnostic part of the therapy revealed a low pain tolerance and difficulties in her identity. Ana’s pain symptomatology was strongly connected to a traumatic event. The therapist worked outward from an empathic inquiry and validated and normalized Ana’s sensations. Using transactional analysis theory and some other techniques, she helped Ana to understand the importance of body-mind connections and their influence on pain. Ana was able to be aware of some of these connections, understand them, and recognize her power to control the pain. At posttreatment assessment, Ana reported not feeling pain most of the time. In addition, there was a reduction in her kinesiophobia (fear of movement) and pain catastrophizing. She also reported a higher self-concept and better mood. Therapeutic gains were maintained at 6-month follow-up. Implications and clinical considerations are discussed
Biopsychosocial model · Chronic pain · Feeling · Mood · Pain catastrophizing · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Psychotherapist · Transactional analysis · Transactional leadership · Clinical Psychology · Personality Disorders and Psychopathology · Psychology · Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications · Social Psychology · Transactional Analysis in Psychotherapy
The Pain Catastrophizing Scale
Acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness for chronic pain
The CES-D Scale
Humanistic and Integrative Therapies for Anxiety and Depression
Understanding Empathy
Cocreative Transactional Analysis
Contributions of psychology to the understanding and treatment of people with chronic pain
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |