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No full textIl testo intende proporre un contributo in merito al metodo nel colloquio psicologico, che può essere definito clinico a partire dall'assunto che l'incontro tra lo psicologo e chi a lui si rivolge si fonda su una "forma mentis", cioè una modalità specifica di stare con l'altro, piuttosto che rappresentare un ambito di intervento. Rivolto agli psicologi in formazione, ma anche agli operatori dell'area psicosociale che devono affrontare richieste di intervento psicologico definendone chiaramente bisogni e obiettivi di sviluppo sottostanti, il volume intende offrire una cornice metodologica relazionale utile al professionista che, pur operando in vari e differenziati contesti, necessita di "costruire" con il committente domande di intervento specifiche e frutto di un processo dialogico e dinamico. A partire da una riflessione sui fondamenti teorico-epistemologici sottesi all'incontro clinico con l'altro, il testo esplora e descrive le forme di disagio così come si manifestano attualmente all'interno di vari contesti (ospedaliero, giuridico, scolastico, aziendale, dei servizi territoriali ecc.), rileggendole alla luce dei mutamenti sociali, economici e culturali che interessano la nostra epoca
The association between childbirth experience and mother’s parenting stress: The mediating role of anxiety and depressive symptoms
No full textChildbirth is one of the most significant experiences in women’s lives. A bad experience could lead to psychological distress, including severe disease. This experience has a significant impact not only on the mother’s well-being, but also on her first interactions with the baby. The present study thus had two aims: 1) investigate the association between the childbirth experience and parenting stress; and 2) analyze if this relation can be mediated by the woman’s psychological well-being (anxiety and depressive symptoms). One hundred fifty-eight Italian primiparous women, with a single pregnancy, recruited between January 2016 and December 2016, completed three months after delivery the following scales: Wijma Delivery Experience Questionnaire; State-Trait Anxiety Inventory; Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale and Parenting Stress Index (Short Form). Data were analyzed through path analyses. Results revealed that the birth experience was not directly associated with parenting stress. The final model confirmed that the childbirth experience was related to parenting stress through the full mediation of anxiety and depressive symptoms. These findings highlight the importance of making mothers’ childbirth experience as positive as possible, considering the crucial impact of this experience not only on their global functioning but also on their first relationships with the baby
“Professione Psicologo”: un’Esperienza Pratica di Tirocinio alla Facoltà di Psicologia dell’Università Cattolica
No full textThe idiographic science perspective applied to the treatment of younger women with BRCA mutation
No full textA limited number of cases, estimated in just 5-10 over 100, of breast cancer are caused by hereditary genetic mutations. When this happens, even a single mutation of a gene (BRCA1 or BRCA2) contributes to a high likelihood of developing breast cancer, also during young adulthood. Women diagnosed with genetic mutations face numerous psychosocial challenges managing their cancer risk, communicating the genetic diagnosis to family members, and disclosing their status to current or potential partners.
The idiographic approach is a promising strategy to understand the challenging nature of these situations, because of its ability to investigate meanings and implications of complex phenomena. In particular, it contributes to the identification of elements that guide the psychological support to the client, especially around the communication process and the potential prophylactic surgery.
Aim of the present chapter is therefore to illustrate the case study of a young woman with breast cancer related to a BRCA2 mutation. Through the review of the psychological consultation with her, it will be possible to present some clinically relevant suggestions about the work with this group of women and to reflect on the resources associated with the use of the idiographic approach
Exploring the connection between childhood trauma, dissociation, and borderline personality disorder in forensic psychiatry: a comprehensive case study
No full textThis case study examines the complex relationship between childhood trauma, dissociation, and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) within the context of forensic psychiatry. It focuses on a young murder defendant named "Paul," who has experienced various traumatic events, including childhood maltreatment and domestic violence. These experiences have led to dissociative states marked by high emotional intensity, particularly of an aggressive nature, and impaired impulse control, resulting in violent behavior during dissociative episodes. The study employs advanced assessment tools like Raven's Standard Progressive Matrices (SPM), the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory-III (MCMI-III), and the Level of Service/Case Management Inventory (LS/CMI) to gain a comprehensive understanding of Paul's psychopathological condition, risk factors, and rehabilitation needs. The LS/CMI assessment highlights a high risk of recidivism, mainly influenced by family relationships, educational challenges, interpersonal connections, and aggressive tendencies. To address the multifaceted needs of individuals like Paul, the study emphasizes the importance of using transdiagnostic models for trauma and dissociation. This approach informs tailored treatment programs that include processing past traumatic experiences, improving self-identity, nurturing healthy relational patterns, and enhancing emotional regulation. Although this study is based on a single case, it serves as a model for integrating assessment tools and theoretical-clinical models in the field of forensic psychiatry. Understanding the intricate dynamics of childhood trauma, dissociation, and BPD is crucial for making informed decisions, conducting risk assessments, and developing rehabilitation programs within the justice system. Future research should expand the scope of cases and further validate assessment tools to advance our understanding of this complex relationship
In the Eye of the Covid-19 Storm: A Web-Based Survey of Psychological Distress Among People Living in Lombardy
Full text linkIn March 2020, the World Health Organization announced the Covid-19 outbreak a pandemic and restrictive measures were enacted by the Governments to fight the spread of the virus. In Italy, these measures included a nationwide lockdown, with limited exceptions including grocery shopping, certain work activities, and healthcare. Consistently with findings from previous studies investigating the psychological impact of similar pandemics [e.g., Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)], there is evidence that Covid-19 is associated with negative mental health outcomes. Given this background, we conducted a cross-sectional study aimed at investigating the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent restrictive measures imposed by the Government on the psychological health of Italian men and women aged = 18 years and living in Lombardy, one of the worst-hit regions. The study also aimed at identifying what factors are associated with specific psychological outcomes. Thus, we developed an online survey that included a researcher-made questionnaire to collect sociodemographic, household, general health, and pandemic-related information. The Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7, the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 and the Perceived Stress Scale were used to assess anxiety, depression, and perceived stress, respectively. We found that younger age, greater concerns about the pandemic, female gender, being unmarried, not having children, and being a student were associated with worse psychological health. These findings may provide further insight into the risk factors associated with negative psychological outcomes during the current pandemic, with identification of vulnerable groups. This body of evidence may help professionals implement targeted psychosocial treatment and prevention programs
Il ruolo del coping diadico nella transizione alla genitorialità: il caso della nascita di un figlio pretermine
No full textIl presente capitolo intende mettere in luce la centralità del coping diadico a fronte della nascita di un bambino pretermine, circostanza in cui la coppia si trova ad assumere il ruolo genitoriale in un modo e in un tempo “imprevisto”, ovvero quando i processi psichici che caratterizzano la gravidanza non sono stati ancora completati. I partner si trovano, pertanto, da un lato ad affrontare il lutto del “bambino ideale”, dall’altro ad affrontare una serie di contingenze legate alla salute del figlio e ad un’ospedalizzazione spesso prolungata. In tal senso, la capacità di gestire in modo condiviso questo periodo critico può avere effetti importanti sulla qualità della loro relazione, oltre che sul loro benessere individuale
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