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Relating therapy for people who hear voices: A case series
Author(s) -
Hayward Mark,
Overton Jo,
Dorey Theresa,
Denney Joanna
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
clinical psychology and psychotherapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.315
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1099-0879
pISSN - 1063-3995
DOI - 10.1002/cpp.615
Subject(s) - psychology , reciprocity (cultural anthropology) , assertiveness , distress , space (punctuation) , value (mathematics) , social psychology , psychotherapist , linguistics , computer science , philosophy , machine learning
This paper presents a series of cases to explore the development and value of a form of relating therapy for people who hear voices. The therapy is theoretically underpinned by Birtchnell's Relating Theory and offers a therapeutic space where hearers can explore and seek to change the relationship with their predominant voice. Five cases are presented to illustrate the processes of: (1) exploring similarities between relating to the voice and relating socially; (2) enhancing awareness of reciprocity with the voice–hearer relationship; and (3) using assertiveness training and empty chair work to facilitate change. Results were encouraging as change in control and/or distress was apparent for four of the cases. Changes in patterns of relating to voices were also apparent. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.