Narrative and dialogical perspectives suggest that personal meaning systems' flexibility is an important resource for change in psychotherapy. Drawn from these theoretical backgrounds, a research program focused on the identification of Innovative Moments (IMs)-exceptions to inflexible systems present psychopathological suffering-has been carried out. For this purpose, three process-oriented coding were developed: The IMs Coding System, Ambivalence Resolution System. They allow,...

Several studies have proposed that self-narrative transformation occurs through the elaboration of “Innovative Moments” (IMs), which are alternative experiences to problematic self-narrative. This study aimed analyze emergence IMs among 6 complicated grief women undergoing therapy according meaning reconstruction approach and examine associations severity symptomatology, assessed by “Inventory Complicated Grief.” Eighty-three sessions were analyzed using Moments Coding System” (IMCS). A...

In previous studies, reconceptualization innovative moments were associated with successful psychotherapy. Reconceptualization has two components-(a) a positive temporal contrast between the past self and present (contrasting [CS]) (b) description of how and/or why this change occurred (change process [CP])-from perspective client. The aim study is to analyse if CS CP have same association outcomes as reconceptualization.Sixteen cases clients major depression (305 sessions) analysed....

Abstract This paper aims to describe the Innovative Moments (IM) Coding System (IMCS), an idiographic and transtheoretical methodology that allows identification of IMs—markers changes in client's initial maladaptive framework meaning—throughout psychotherapy. The present study introduces theoretical background underlying this methodology, along with main empirical findings resulting from former studies have applied tool clinical data. IMCS application is also detailed: coding phases,...

Several studies have suggested that the process of narrative change in psychotherapy occurs through emergence and expansion moments novelty, known as innovative (IMs), allow changes problematic self-narrative responsible for client's suffering. However, these IMs challenge typical (and problematic) ways acting, feeling, thinking, they may also generate discrepancy or uncertainty. Clients reduce uncertainty by returning to immediately after an IM, thus ensuring homeostasis previous meaning...

Innovative moments are alternative meanings to the problems expressed by clients and organized into three levels. This study analyzes if these levels not only change markers related symptomatology outcomes, but also gradual steps in meaning development. A thematic analysis was carried out a case of depression treated with narrative therapy. Results revealed themes that evolved from level 1 3. Levels 2 corresponded one specific theme almost all 3 integrated different (polythematic). Level...

This article applies a dialogical analysis to the change processes involved in moving from engagement with disengagement an armed militant group, as well radicalization deradicalization. The findings underline interplay between different push and pull factors at individual, organizational, societal levels that played role already mentioned three periods of time—engagement with, life within, organization. framework conceptualizes development trajectory relationships variety positions self...

This article explores the role of ambivalence in grief therapy within a narrative framework. From this perspective, change starts with occurrence innovative moments, which can be nullified by reaffirmation problematic self-narrative as sign ambivalence. study analyzed six complicated cases using "Return to Problem Coding System." Markers emerged all cases, decreasing profile greater symptomatic improvement, suggesting an association between clinical and evolution therapy. Addressing may...

Objective Innovative moments (IMs) are in which the previous problematic pattern of meaning is challenged. Studies have shown that IMs associated with good psychotherapy outcomes. A three-level hierarchy was observed recent studies, level 1 being more elementary and levels 2 3 complex treatment success. However, studies manualized protocol treatments thus far lacking. This study analyzed longitudinal progression Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment Emotional Disorders (UP) explored...

Existing models of deradicalisation, countering violent extremism (CVE), and counter-terrorism (CT) have lacked a clear theory change, as well robust empirical methodologies. This paper proposes an empirically-based systematic transparent methodology – the Innovative Moments Coding System (IMCS) which is empirically sensitive, ethically defensible, can be use in context research to inform practitioner contexts. Through case study former militants, we explore adaptation usage this instrument...

The Innovative Moments Coding System has been used for studying therapeutic change. However, there hardly any research on its application in group therapy and how new I-positions emerge groups. Based the literature review therapy, constructivist dialogical self theory this article proposes three types of innovative moments to study complex interaction present interventions. These are illustrated by contrasting two cases, Ángel Zacarías, a that is centered recovering from self-stigma patients...

Objectives: Innovative moments (IMs) are exceptions to the maladaptive framework of meaning that typically motivates clients seek psychotherapy, and previous studies have shown IMs associated with psychotherapy outcomes. While occur at level therapeutic conversation, relational schemas more stable patterns, their increased flexibility may facilitate change during psychotherapy. With this in mind, we tested hypothesis contribute outcomes by improving schemas. Method: The Core Conflictual...

The FIND (Feedback Initiated Narrative Development) protocol was designed to foster the availability of clients' resources in psychotherapy. This consists two brief interviews and an observation early psychotherapy session, centered on elicitation client's personal resources. contents both observed session are summarized for clients therapists form therapeutic letters. theoretical background this is presented paper, which focuses first part protocol, illustrating it with clinical vignettes....

Reliable and systematic qualitative methodologies to assess participants' change after group interventions are scarce. This study outlines a methodolo5gical approach use in focus groups, allowing the elicitation coding of talk intervention. A Change Elicitation Script for Focus Groups was developed its viability evoking discussion around tested. Following self-compassion intervention teachers, dialogue examined three groups following simplified version Innovative Moments Coding System...

Although psychotherapy research suggests that clients' resources are related to positive outcomes, there is a lack of clinical tools available consider their integration into psychotherapy. In this exploratory research, we studied the feasibility semi-structured interview identify reported by clients at onset therapy and relationship between outcomes.

Objectives: Innovative moments (IMs) are exceptions to the maladaptive framework of meaning that causes distress. Dialogically, IMs can be seen as new, neglected or silenced I-positions prompt an alternative, more satisfying self-narrative emerge. Research has suggested IM production is associated with recovery in psychotherapy and mediated by relational schemas. This exploratory research aims study how organized at onset treatment they evolve reorganize along treatment.Method: A thematic...

This paper explores a dialogical operationalization of identity fusion in the context football firms. An in-depth life story interview with longstanding member firm involved several violent episodes was qualitatively analyzed. The variety positions self (I-positions) as well relations established by such were examined under themes associated fusion, an attempt to understand pro-group radical behavior. Results suggest that core coalition internal I-positions and external We-positions favoring...

Online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a promising intervention for reducing alcohol consumption among the population. However, due to lack of studies in area, present study aims evaluate effects therapeutic process online CBT addicts Brazilian sample. Thirty-six recordings six male participants diagnosed with dependence, who sought treatment cease or reduce substance’s consumption, were analysed using Innovative Moments Coding System (IMCS). The IMCS method that analyses changes...

AbstractThis qualitative study explored eight therapists’ perceptions about how training and research into the Innovative Moment Coding System (IMCS) has influenced their clinical practice. Participants, that worked both as researchers therapists, were interviewed using a semi-structured script written for current study. The interviews whether or not coding psychotherapy sessions (participants’ experience with innovative moments; IMs) had impacted A descriptive–interpretative approach was...