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2. Book Reviews: The Neuroscience of Intergroup Relations: Global Perspectives on the Neural Underpinnings of Intergroup Behaviour, Ingroup Bias and Prejudice Molenberghs, Pascal (ed.).
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Urlić, Ivan
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INGROUPS (Social groups) , *INTERGROUP relations , *DEHUMANIZATION , *PREJUDICES , *HUMAN behavior , *NATURE & nurture - Abstract
In the seventh chapter, Shihui Han discusses a sociocultural neuroscientific perspective on how ingroup bias can lead to differences in empathy and the relationship to social behaviour. He states ... the ingroup bias in empathy reflects a pivotal social demand of ingroup help and intergroup competition that are critical for individuals' survival during human development. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2023
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3. Croatia: the development of a psychodynamic approach to the comprehensive treatment of persons with psychic disorders.
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Urlić, Ivan, Klain, Eduard, Ivezić, Sladjana, Restek-Petrović, Branka, and Grah, Majda
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MENTAL illness treatment , *PSYCHOSES , *PSYCHOANALYSIS , *PSYCHOTHERAPY - Abstract
This paper describes the implementation of psychodynamic treatments in Croatia, and the development of training programmes and professional bodies to facilitate this approach. The article is written in three parts, commencing with a historical overview. This is followed by a detailed description of the development of Group Analysis in Croatia. The paper concludes with a comprehensive report of the RIPEPP programme, a psychodynamic intervention for people experiencing psychosis and members of their families. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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4. Denial and Dissociation as Coping Strategies in Mothers' Postmortem Identification of Their Sons
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JURCEVIC, SLAVICA, URLIC, IVAN, and VLASTELICA, MIRELA
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- 2005
5. Group-Based Strategies Employed in the Wartime and Post-War Treatment of Psychological Trauma: Experience from the War in Croatia
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Urlić, Ivan and Britvić, Dolores
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- 2012
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6. STRESS AMONG ANESTHESIOLOGY NURSES/TECHNICIANS WORKING IN THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (ICU): EXPERIENCES AND COMPARISONS
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Russo, Andrea, Paštar, Anđela, Slišković, Ana, Urlić, Ivan, Škare, Zorana, and Mulić, Rosanda
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stress ,anesthesiology ,nurses ,tehnicians ,Intensive Care Unit ,technicians - Abstract
Background: The International Labour Organization (ILO, 2000) has defined stress and exhaustion from working shifts and night work, and psychological and organizational stressors conditions that create health risks for surgical nurses. Among the OR nurses/ technicians 41.9% reported that causes of their stress included inadequate teamwork, ineffective communication, and especially surgeons’ negative attitudes. Subjects and methods: The stuudie has been held in Clinical Hospital Centre Split, the sample consists of a total of 62 out of 109 possible respondents participated in the study. A total of 23 (37%) anesthesiology technicians and 39 (63%) ICU nurses / technicians participated in the survey. In the empirical part of this research, the importance of selected stressors was tested using quantitative methods in biomedicine.The existence of stress was tested by the Wilcoxon test. Stress level in the ICU was tested by T-test The analysis was elaborated in the statistical software STATISTICA 12. Conclusions were made at a significance level of 5%. The research was conducted through the questionnaire taken from the paper Milan Miloševi entitled: "Development of a measuring instrument of stress in the workplace hospital health professionals and an assessment of its use value” (2010). Results: Based on the empirical t value of 3.42 at 59 degrees of freedom the conclusion is that there was found a statistically significant difference in the level of stressors in the workplace between nurses / technicians in the ICU and anesthesiology technicians. The conclusion was reached at an empirical level of significance
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- 2020
7. Hematotoxicity od cyclin dependent kynases 4/6 (CDK4/6) inhibitors palbociclib and ribocyclib during first 2 cycles of treatment of metastatic breast cancer – a restropective analysis in single centre
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Majić, Ana, Urlić, Ivan, Pancirov, Marija, Paparella - Karaman, Ana, Strikić, Ante, Ban, Marija, Hrepić, Darijo, and Vrdoljak, Eduard
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palbociclib ,ribocyclib ,metastatic breast cancer - Abstract
Hematotoxicity od cyclin dependent kynases 4/6 (CDK4/6) inhibitors palbociclib and ribocyclib during first 2 cycles of treatment of metastatic breast cancer – a restropective analysis in single centre
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- 2020
8. DEPRESSION AS A 'COMORBIDITY' OF A DISORDER NOT RECOGNIZED IN ADOLESCENCE
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Urlić, Ivan, Jakovljević, Miro, Schöny, Werner, and Sartorius, Norman
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mental disorders ,depression ,comorbidity ,ADHD - Abstract
Depression is one of the most frequent mood disorders. The spectrum of its meanings is very complex. Symptoms of depression can be felt at every stage of life. Depressed mood states can, as for intensity, show the clinical picture that varies from mood changes to psychotic states. In this presentation, it is described a case of the patient who since early childhood showed the symptoms of ADHD that was showing as a comorbidity feelings of depression, which have significantly hindered the emotional maturation of the person. This etiological clarification has led to effective treatment, including the psychopharmacological and psychotherapeutic approach.
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- 2018
9. GUIDELINES FOR INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP PSYCHODYNAMIC PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR THE TREATMENT OF PERSONS DIAGNOSED WITH PSYCHOSIS AND/OR SCHIZOPHRENIA
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Štrkalj Ivezić, Slađana, Restek Petrović, Branka, Urlić, Ivan, Grah, Majda, Mayer, Nina, Stijačić, Dubravka, Jendričko, Tihana, and Martić Biočina, Sanja
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guidelines ,psychodynamic psychotherapy ,psychotic disorders ,schizophrenia ,mental disorders - Abstract
The hereby presented guidelines for the use of psychodynamic psychotherapy are based on references and research in the field of individual and group therapy and they refer to psychotherapy for patients suffering from the first psychotic episode, schizophrenia, schizoaffective psychosis, bipolar disorder and paranoid psychosis. The aim was to provide an overview of present literature and to give recommendations based on current knowledge. Clinical experience and research of the outcomes of psychodynamic psychotherapy encourage positioning of such treatments among recommendations for treating various mental disorders, as well as in the field of psychotherapy of patients with psychotic disorders (PD).
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- 2017
10. Symposium: Desire for empathy and reconciliation:Is forgiveness possible?
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Urlić, Ivan, Milivojević, Ljiljana, Moro, Ljiljana, Schultz, Regine, Jogan, Ettore, Frančišković, Tanja, and IAGP
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forgiveness ,reconciliation ,group dynamics - Abstract
In the end of every severe stress situation (like war, terrorist attack, earthquake, fire, etc.) there is a strong need for peace, reconciliation and renewal. But, life goes in a way that the space without conflict cannot be maintained. Thinking in accordance with kleinian concepts, a group in severe stress situation inevitably regresses from depressive (D) to paranoid-schizoid (PS) position. By leaving D position PS position becomes stronger, the borders between a group and an individual weaken, massive projective identifications penetrate into individuals and force them to share mental contents of a group. There is a strong pressure towards homogenization and cohesion among people. Concrete thinking overcomes symbolic thinking, so that the compulsion for action strenghtens at the expense of thinking. The ability to feel guilt and shame, and the processes of mourning fade away. The group in PS position does not have tolerance towards differences. Paranoid rule “with us or against us” makes permanent threat, so that those who are different are identified as enemies. In that situation it is difficult to observe subjects with autonomous psychic life. They are seen as completely negative partial objects, and those who belong to hostile groups can totally lose every similarity with other people around, so that the identification with them becomes not possible. A group in D position maintains border between group and an individual. It allows consciousness about mental life in others and identification with them as with people with whom empathic relationship can be established. After the severe stress situation, when D position strengthens, terrible traumas cannot be integrated without risk of falling into depression. It is not possible to integrate any amount of negative features of ourselves and guilt or shame feelings, if that amount seems relatively bigger that the amount of positive features of ourselves and our group. Reaching again D position is possible if still traumatic contents are dispatched into torn area where PS stances are dominant. Every group as well as every individual have limited ability to accept awareness of some painful mental content. One part of it will remain hidden from the Ego in order not to become overwhelmed by these contents. They will stay split off, not suppressed. This helps groups to maintain the space without conflict which should remain big enough to maintain life and groups wind up clock of illusions in which they wrap the picture of themselves, where wish for reconciliation and forgiveness loom again. But traumas remain stored somewhere and inseparable and during historic shakes they are ready to erupt when they find first opportunity.
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- 2015
11. AGGRERESSION IN THE WORKING ENVIRNOMENT: A CROSS-SECTORAL SURVEY IN CROATIA
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Russo, Andrea, Popović, Toni, Urlić, Ivan, and Tomić, Vicko
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interrelations ,work ,aggression ,health problems - Abstract
Background: Workplace aggression constitutes a serious problem in individual, organizational and social cause-effect relations. The aim is to determine the prevalence of such aggression on the pilot sample to test the appropriateness of the research design for the further conduct of a national survey on the specified topic. Subjects and methods: The sample included 113 employees in the city of Split, deployed within the public, profit and non-profit sectors. The research was conducted through an online survey. The questionnaire consisted of pre-coded questions on the sociodemographic characteristics of the respondents and their perception of interrelations with colleagues and clients/customers of products and services, exposure to various forms of physical and verbal aggression and the frequency of somatic and psychical problems caused by the workplace conditions and interrelations in this context. Results: Although participants did not suffer direct physical assault from associates, and only two of them have experienced it from clients/customers, they emphasize the frequency of psychical workplace abuse through more subtle forms of physical and verbal aggression.The training of employees at all hierarchical levels is required for the better understanding of the roles of their associates and clients/customers. Its effects strengthen their mutual respect, tolerance and solidarity. In this way, the interrelations that many respondents do not see as good or excellent can be improved, hence improving the prevention of aggression. Conclusions: The study of aggression should include a broader social context. Aggression tends towards a quantitative and qualitative expansion in different environments. When individuals seek some benefit for themselves in a dubious way, while neglecting others, aggressive acts are foreseeable. Therefore, Croatian society has the foundation for aggressive behavior, as it is unable to make the consensual practice of a moral, political and economic recovery.
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- 2014
12. The Issues of Consciousness and Conscience in the High Tech Maritime World
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Russo, Andrea, Urlić, Ivan, Popović, Toni, and Dvornik, Joško
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new technologies ,sailors ,consciousness ,conscience ,maritime accidents ,lifelong learning - Abstract
The rapid development of new technologies has led to significant changes in the work environment in general, as well as in seafaring, namely on board. Moreover, the daily life of the modern man is inextricably intertwined with technology. Its impact on personal and professional life leads to a series of changes that are reflected not only in the mode of business performance but also in the influence of private events during professional work. The significant and rapid progress of technology presents a challenge to our consciousness and conscience that has to be discussed over and over again, as both categories are exposed to the influence of personal experiences and environment. Originating from the interaction of one’s personality and his environment, our consciousness and conscience potentiate us to act in accordance with socially established rules and values. In addition, the lack of training after the official education, except by inertia with respect to the requirements of the work position, certainly increases the percentage of errors, ultimately leading to difficulties in performing vocation and even to disaster. The tragedy aboard Costa Concordia and other maritime accidents, involving passenger and cargo vessels with increasing harm to humans and the environment, point to the growing importance of the categories of human consciousness and conscience in performing the profession of seafarer’s profile.
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- 2013
13. THE GROUP PSYCHODYNAMIC PSYCHOTHERAPY APPROACH TO PATIENTS WITH PSYCHOSIS
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Urlić, Ivan
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group psychodynamic psychotherapy ,psychosis ,group analysis ,therapist's roles ,supervision - Abstract
In writing about the group setting in treatment of patients with psychosis the author is drawing from his long clinical practice and his writings on the subject. He underlines the value of group-analytic concepts, formulated by S.H.Foulkes, as well as needed modifications when patients with psychosis are in question. Through clinical examples he will explain his experiences and discuss some specific features concerning inpatients and outpatients group psychodynamic psychotherapy for patients with psychosis. A special attention will be directed towards the dynamics of the therapist's/therapeutic team's roles, and to the need of continuous supervision
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- 2010
14. Victimhood, Vengefulness, and the Culture of Forgiveness
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Berman, Avi, Berger, Miriam E., Urlic, Ivan, Berman, Avi, Berger, Miriam E., and Urlic, Ivan
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- Forgiveness, Psychoanalysis, Victims of crimes--Psychology, Revenge
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Victimhood, vengefulness and forgiveness are topics which are strongly felt in the everyday lives of many people but not investigated enough as subjects for psychoanalytic methods. In the case of victimhood, people may feel that suffering may be abused to the point of exempt of concern for others and self-justification of causing suffering to others. This form of abuse may arise guilt and/or anger and in some cases may result in no-win situations in which mutual aggression prevents any possibility of reconciliation. In the case of vengefulness, wishes for revenge might evoke fear, anger and moral indignation which eventually might push some people towards acting out vengefulness in a destructive way. Forgiveness might be suspected as an impossible illusion which undermines constructive vision and learning from experience. By writing this book the authors try to make these concepts acknowledged, understood dynamically and accepted emphatically. Victimhood, vengefulness and forgiveness represent a course of transformation from destructive emotions and attitudes to a prospect of reconciliation. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Book Review--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This book has been reviewed by Prof. Rudolf Gregurek, MD, PhD, Psychiatrist/Psychotherapist/Group analyst. To read the review, click here. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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- 2010
15. Long-term Dynamic-oriented Group Psychotherapy of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in War Veterans: Prospective Study of Five-year Treatment
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Britvić, Dolores, Radelić, Nataša, and Urlić, Ivan
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Adult ,Male ,Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic ,Warfare ,Psychotherapy, Group ,Humans ,Clinical Science ,Middle Aged ,post-traumatic stress disorders ,veterans ,war ,Veterans - Abstract
Aim: To assess the effectiveness of the long-term group psychotherapy in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in war veterans on the basis of clinical picture of PTSD, associated neurotic symptoms, and adopted models of psychological defense mechanisms. Methods: Prospective cohort study involved 59 war veterans who participated in dynamic-oriented supportive group psychotherapy for five years. The groups met once a week for 90 minutes. Forty-two veterans finished the program. The Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale structured interview was used to assess the intensity of PTSD. Crown-Crisp Index was used to evaluate other neurotic symptoms, and Life Style Questionnaire was used to assess the defense mechanisms. The assessments were done at the beginning of psychotherapy, after the second, and after the fifth year of treatment. Comorbid diagnoses, hospitalizations, and outpatient clinic treatments were also recorded. Results: Long-term group psychotherapy reduced the intensity of PTSD symptoms in our patients (the difference between Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale score at the beginning and the end of treatment, F = 9.103, P = 0.001). Other neurotic symptoms and the characteristic profile of defense mechanisms did not change significantly during the course of treatment. Predominant defense mechanisms were projection (M = 82.0 ± 14.4) and displacement (M = 69.0 ± 16.8). None of the symptoms or defense mechanisms present at the beginning of the treatment changed significantly after two or five years of treatment. The number of diagnosed major depressive episodes, which increased after the second year of psychotherapy, decreased by the end of treatment. Conclusion: Psychotherapy can reduce the intensity of PTSD symptoms, but the changes in the personality of veterans with PTSD are deeply rooted. Traumatic experiences lead to the formation of rigid defense mechanisms, which cannot be significantly changed by long-term group psychotherapy.
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- 2006
16. Long-term Dynamic-Oriented Group Psychotherapy of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Prospective Study of Five-Year Treatment of War Veterans
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Britvić, Dolores, Radelić, Nataša, and Urlić, Ivan
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Aim. To assess the effectiveness of the long-term group psychotherapy in war veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by evaluation of clinical picture of PTSD, associated neurotic symptoms and adopted models of psychological defense mechanisms. Methods. Prospective cohort study of 59 war veterans who participated in a five-year dynamic-oriented, supportive group psychotherapy. The groups met once a week for 90 minutes. Forty-two veterans finished the psychotherapy. The Clinician Administered PTSD Scale structured interview was used to assess the intensity of PTSD, Crown-Crisp Index was used to assess other neurotic symptoms, and Life Style Questionnaire was used to assess the defense mechanisms. The assessments were done at the beginning of psychotherapy, after the second, and after the fifth year of treatment. Comorbid diagnoses, hospitalizations, and treatments in a day hospital were observed. Results. Long term group psychotherapy reduced the intensity of PTSD symptoms (difference between CAPS score at the beginning and end of treatment F=9.103 P=0.001). Other neurotic symptoms and the characteristic profile of defense mechanisms did not change significantly during the course of treatment. Predominant defense mechanisms were projection (M=82.0± ; ; ; 14.4) and displacement (M=69.0± ; ; ; 16.8). No symptom or defense mechanism showed significant difference at the beginning of treatment, after two and after five years of treatment. After the second year of psychotherapy, the number of diagnosed major depressive episodes increased, and decreased at the end of treatment. Conclusion. Psychotherapy can reduce the intensity of PTSD symptoms, but the changes in the personality of veterans with PTSD are deeply rooted. Traumatic experiences lead to forming of a rigid model of defense functioning, which, unfortunately, can hardly be significantly influenced by long term group psychotherapy.
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17. GUIDELINES FOR INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP PSYCHODYNAMIC PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR THE TREATMENT OF PERSONS DIAGNOSED WITH PSYCHOSIS AND/OR SCHIZOPHRENIA.
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Ivezić, Slađana Štrkalj, Petrović, Branka Restek, Urlić, Ivan, Grah, Majda, Mayer, Nina, Stijačić, Dubravka, Jendričko, Tihana, and Biočina, Sanja Martić
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- 2017
18. On the Path of Reconciling with the Deeply Wounded Parts of One’s Internal World: Mortals, Saints and Sinners Revisited.
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Urlić, Ivan
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FORGIVENESS , *CONDUCT of life , *KINDNESS , *ABSOLUTION - Abstract
In this article, the author focuses on teh use of expressions demanding forgiveness. It mentions the significance and possibilities of forgiving attitude in the professional psychological spheres. It also mentions the working of the writer Farhad Dalal regarding teh phenomenon of forgiveness and possibility of completing the forgiving process.
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- 2016
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19. Patient's ranking of therapeutic factors in group analysis
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Vlastelica, Mirela, Pavlović, Slavica, and Urlić, Ivan
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therapeutic factors ,group analysis ,psychotherapy ,Yalom - Abstract
The aim of this research is to assess which therapeutic factors are of greatest importance to patients in group analytic psychotherapy, and whether the patients' characteristics and the phase of the group process influenced their evaluation of therapeutic factors. The Yalom's group therapeutic factors questionnaire was filled out by 66 patients, members of small groups conducted according to group analytic principles. The average scores for each therapeutic factor were subsequently ranked by importance to the patients and related to their age, sex, education, previous Psychotherapeutic experience, and Phase of group process. Self-understanding was. the highest-ranking therapeutic factor for the patients (average score 21.32 +/- 0.04 out of 25 maximum), whereas identification was the lowest ranking factor (15.88 +/- 0.06 in average). Group therapeutic factors were scored higher by women, patients up to 30 years of age, high-school graduates, and those with previous psychotherapeutic experience. Self-understanding seems to be the most important therapeutic factor in group analysis, emphasizing the importance of appropriate selection of patients for group analysis in order to utilize therapeutic factors the best.
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- 2003
20. The assessment of the analytic group treatment efficiency according to Yalom's classification
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Vlastelica, Mirela, Urlić, Ivan, and Pavlović, Slavica
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group analysis ,Yalom ,therapeutic factors - Abstract
The authors expose the assessment of therapeutic factors during group analytic treatment. In the methodology of research several measuring instruments were applied. In this study it will be exposed the results obtain by Yalom's questionnaire containing 60 items. Three smalt analytic groups were followed up, encompassing 20 group members. By self-evaluation they ranked the assessment of every of 12 therapeutic factors according to their importance. The variability of results was shown more inside then among groups. The highest-ranking therapeutic factors the group members sorted out were: self-understanding, family re-enactment, cohesiveness and universality. The factor of identification was the Lowest ranking in all groups.
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- 2001
21. Therapeutic efficiency during group analytic treatment: the assessment according to Yalom's classification
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Vlastelica, Mirela and Urlić, Ivan
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Yalom ,therapeutic factors ,self-understanding - Abstract
The authors expose the assessment of therapeutic factors during group analytic treatment. In the methodology of research several measuring instruments were applied. In this study it will be exposed the results obtain by Yalom´s questionnaire containing 60 items. Three small analytic groups were followed up, encompassing 20 group members. By self- evaluation they ranked the assessment of every of 12 therapeutic factors according to their importance. The variability of results was shown more inside then among groups. The highest-ranking therapeutic factors the group members sorted out were: self- understanding, family re-enactment, cohesiveness and universality. The factor of identification was the lowest ranking in all groups.
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- 2000
22. War Trauma : Influence on Individuals and Community
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Moro, Ljiljana, Frančišković, Tanja, Varenina, Gordana, Urlić, Ivan, and Arcel, Libby T.
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mental health services ,war ,reorganisation - Abstract
The care for mental health in Croatia before war was highly institutionalized. By the beginning of the war it could not saturate new needs. Rigid hierachy structure with poor possibilities of movements in a new condition could not adapt itself. In this group the first who rwacted were psychotherapists and psychologists. New group of clients-numerous psychotraumatised-demanded new approach and new organisation of the institutions for the old system was not able to give apprpriate help. In the article there is presented the dynamic of changes and present ways of the development of the mantal health protection service in Croatia.
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- 1998
23. The Capacity to Use the Group as a Corrective Symbiotic Object in Group Analytic Psychotherapy for Patients with Psychosis.
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Štrkalj Ivezić, Sladjana and Urlić, Ivan
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GROUP psychotherapy , *PSYCHOSES , *SYMBIOSIS (Psychology) , *PSYCHODYNAMICS , *EMOTIONAL experience - Abstract
Group psychotherapy is widely accepted for treatment of patients suffering from psychosis. Nevertheless, some uncertainties remain regarding efficacy of insight-oriented group psychotherapy in these cases. Embracing the thinking of those authors that consider corrective symbiotic experience as essential in psychotherapeutic treatment for patients with psychosis, we explore the possibilities of group psychotherapy in enabling corrective emotional experience in our group therapeutic activity. Through some clinical examples from long-term outpatient group psychodynamic psychotherapy, which was insight oriented, we demonstrate how this method works with patients suffering from psychosis in a carefully selected group. Our experiences are positive, showing that the group analytically informed approach can offer a corrective symbiotic experience to patients with psychosis. However, patients with very deep symbiotic needs, who exclusively demand gratification of their symbiotic transferences, are not recommended for inclusion in group analytic work. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2015
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24. A Soldier’s Matrix and Beyond. Reflections on Friedman’s ‘Soldier’s Matrix: A Group Analytic View of Societies in War’.
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Urlić, Ivan
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PSYCHOLOGY of military personnel , *CONSTRUCTIVE trusts , *ACHIEVEMENT motivation , *ENGAGEMENT (Philosophy) , *POSITIVITY effect (Psychology) - Abstract
The article offers the author's view on the soldier's matrix. The author states that it intends to designate constructive, positive direction of engaging activities, and having in mind that the existence of cultural achievement is guaranteed unless the usefulness and importance of achievement has been understand. The author mentions that the soldier matrix can unfold up to a certain level.
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- 2015
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25. Evaluation of short group psychotherapy of soldiers suffering from psychical traumas
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Moro, Ljiljana, Varenina, Gordana, Bertović, Gordana, Frančišković, Tanja, and Urlić, Ivan
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group ,psychotherapy ,soldiers ,trauma - Abstract
Our research included sample of 60 soldiers. They were roughly divided into true groups: (1) experimental group (N = 30) consisted of soldiers temporarily disabled for military service. They were put on a two week group programme of psychotherapy: (2)Control group (N = 30)consisted of soldiers temporarily disabled for military service, who, however, were not included in any psychotherapeutic programme. patients of both groups were approximately the sam age, sex, education background, were administrated the same type of psychotropic medication, and the time laps of trauma occured at about the same time. Their emotional state and psychosomatic scales were taken before and after treatment. The third control teas made after a year: The obtained results show a statistical significance in scales: -selfevaluation of the experience of the possibility of self-control of existing psychic difficulties (F=4, 66 (0, 035 ; p
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- 1995
26. HUMAN RESOURCES AND THEIR POSSIBLE FORENSIC MEANINGS.
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Russo, Andrea, Urlić, Ivan, and Kasum, Josip
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- 2015
27. The Internationalisation Process of GAS: from GAS (London) to GAS International. A Common Reflection.
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Knauss, Werner, Brunori, Luisa, Winther, Gerda, Friedman, Robi, and Urlić, Ivan
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GROUP psychoanalysis ,PSYCHOANALYSIS ,PSYCHOANALYSIS & education ,PSYCHODYNAMICS ,PSYCHIATRIC treatment ,PSYCHOSES ,CONFERENCES & conventions ,SOCIETIES - Abstract
Information about 16th European Group Analytic Society Symposium held in Lisbon, Portugal on July 30, 2014. Topics discussed include developments and internationalization of Group Analysis Society and its name change to Group Analysis Society International (GASI), initiatives of the International Association for Group Analysis, and practical applications of psychodynamics and therapeutic use of group analysis with Croatian experiences to treat psychosis and trauma.
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- 2015
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28. On the Culture of Forgiveness: On ‘Victimhood, Vengefulness, and the Culture of Forgiveness’ by Urlić, Berger and Berman.
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Urlić, Ivan
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FORGIVENESS , *RECONCILIATION - Abstract
Victims with traumatic histories and hatred may suspect that forgiveness is an impossible illusion and resign themselves to an existence in a harsh, hostile world in which one is destined to live chronically by one’s sword; such a stance undermines constructive vision, hinders learning from experience, and obstructs healing and renewal. It is therefore crucial to enable the unfolding of a culture of forgiveness as an essential element woven into the process of reconciliation with oneself and others. In the framework of this dynamic the process of mourning all losses is of crucial importance, in order to restore the capacity to believe and to enable a dialogue to unfold. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
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- 2014
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29. Response to Yogev’s ‘Development of Empathy in Group Analysis’: Group Analysis, Empathy and some Countertransferential Issues.
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Urlić, Ivan
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EMPATHY , *COMMUNICATION , *PRIMAL scene (Psychoanalysis) , *REGRESSION (Psychology) , *SYMBIOSIS (Psychology) , *EMOTIONAL experience - Abstract
The article offers the author's view on an article that represents an attempt to systematize the different approaches to the knowledge on empathy. He mentions that the motherly channel of communication is the most appropriate primal to connect with regressed patients. He also proposes that the most appropriate attunement for severely regressed patients is the offer and establishment of corrective symbiotic experience in the framework of corrective emotional experience.
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- 2013
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30. The Phenomenon of Silence.
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Urlić, Ivan
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GROUP psychoanalysis , *CREATIVE writing , *SOCIAL interaction , *ANALYTICAL mechanics , *ORAL communication , *MENTAL health counseling , *PSYCHOTHERAPY education , *CLINICAL sociology , *EDUCATION - Abstract
The phenomena of silence and quietness have been omnipresent in human life since its beginning. Nevertheless, they are rarely explored in their comprehensive and particular meanings. The author explores the meanings of silence and quietness in psychotherapy and in everyday life through theoretical considerations, clinical and social life examples, bearing in mind the psychodynamic/group analytic frame of reference. The dynamics of the transformation of non-verbal communication into verbal, the many meanings of an apparent lack of communication, and its understanding and differentiation from the culture of keeping silent are discussed, as well as the roles of internal and external group influences. In conclusion, the author refers to the phenomena of silence and quietness as regressive, repressive, transitional, transferential and countertransferential, as well as progressive phenomena spectrum. This article is dedicated to Malcolm Pines for the pleasant and thought provoking encounters, both personally and through his works, and for his sharp eye in perceiving messages and nuances of verbal and silent communications in depth and width, that inspired me to examine the contents of silences. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2010
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31. Psychotherapeutic Treatment Program for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: Prospective Study of 70 War Veterans.
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Britvić, Dolores, Antičević, Vesna, Urlić, Ivan, Dodig, Goran, Lapenda, Branka, Kekez, Vesna, and Mustapić, Iva
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PSYCHOTHERAPY ,TREATMENT of post-traumatic stress disorder ,POST-traumatic stress disorder ,MENTAL health of veterans ,SYMPTOMS ,QUALITY of life ,MENTAL depression ,PSYCHOLOGICAL stress - Abstract
The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of the psychotherapeutic model of treatment of war veterans in Croatia with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The symptoms of PTSD are analysed and evaluated, together with associated neurotic symptoms, ways of coping with stress, and indicators of quality of life and depression. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2007
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32. Group Supervision of Group Psychotherapy with Psychotic Patients: A Group-Analytic Approach.
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Urlić, Ivan and Britvić, Dolores
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SUPERVISION , *GROUP psychotherapy , *MANAGEMENT , *INDUSTRIAL relations , *GROUP psychoanalysis , *INTERGROUP relations , *PSYCHOTHERAPY , *GROUP counseling , *PATIENTS - Abstract
In this article the authors document their experiences in small and median groups of supervision of conductors and therapeutic teams who are engaged in group psychotherapy with psychotic patients within different institutional frameworks, and discuss dynamics, as well as the enlarging of therapeutic possibilities of group psychotherapy of group-analytic orientation for application in these settings. They propose the possibility that at times the group itself can become the supervisor, i.e. that the supervision might be effectuated by the group, under guidance of an experienced conductor. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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33. Editorial Introduction.
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Urlić, Ivan and Brunori, Luisa
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PREFACES & forewords , *GROUP psychoanalysis - Abstract
The article discusses various reports published within the issue, including one by Rudolf Gregurek on the internal and external boundaries of supervision and another one by Ljiljana Moro on the role of supervision in training psychotherapists.
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34. Staff Envy of the Patients: The Reciprocity of Unconscious Envious Feelings and Projections: Commentary on Article by Tony Ashton.
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Urlić, Ivan
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PATIENT-professional relations , *EMOTIONS , *ATTITUDE (Psychology) , *MEDICAL care , *GROUP medical practice , *GROUP psychotherapy , *GROUP counseling , *NEPHROLOGY , *THERAPEUTICS - Abstract
The article presents the author's view on the paper about the psychodynamics of the relationship between staff and difficult patients in the nephrology department. According to the author, the researcher has presented the paper comprehensively, in such a way that it allows the readers to understand every aspect of the issue presented. The paper talks about the two subgroups in the nephrology department, the subgroup of patients and the subgroup of nursing staff. The researcher points out the emotions elicited by each subgroup and offers ways on how to deal with them.
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35. Juvenile Perpetrators of Homicides and Attempted Homicides - A Case Control Study.
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Britvić, Dolores, Urlić, Ivan, and Definis-Gojanović, Marija
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JUVENILE delinquency ,HOMICIDE ,ATTEMPTED murder ,CRIMINAL behavior ,FAMILY relations - Abstract
Copyright of Collegium Antropologicum is the property of Croatian Anthropological Society and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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36. Recognizing Inner and Outer Realities as a Process: On Some Countertransferential Issues of the Group Conductor.
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Urlić, Ivan
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PSYCHOTHERAPIST-patient relations , *WAR , *TRANSFERENCE (Psychology) , *EMPATHY , *REFUGEES - Abstract
This article highlights specific and unique challenges which confront the therapist when dealing with patients suffering from the effects of trauma within a war situation - refugees, displaced persons and relatives of those who have `disappeared' in war. In presenting clinical vignettes, the author focuses on war in Croatia, whilst also demonstrating how many problems are common to all those in war situations, including the therapist as well as patients, particularly problems and dilemmas in countertransference and empathy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2005
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37. Psychological groupwork with acute psychiatric inpatients.
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Urlić, Ivan
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CLINICAL psychology , *NONFICTION - Abstract
The article reviews the book "Psychological Groupwork With Acute Psychiatric Inpatients," edited by Jonathan Radcliffe, Katja Hajek, Jerome Carson, and Oded Manor.
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38. Psychosis, trauma and dissociation. Emerging perspectives on severe psychopathology.
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Urlić, Ivan
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PATHOLOGICAL psychology , *NONFICTION - Abstract
The article reviews the book "Psychosis, Trauma and Dissociation. Emerging Perspectives on Severe Psychopathology," edited by Andrew Moskowitz, Ingo Schäfer and Martin J. Dorahy.
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- 2009
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39. Psychoses. An Integrative Perspective.
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Urlić, Ivan
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PSYCHOSES , *NONFICTION - Abstract
The article reviews the book "Psychoses: An Integrative Perspective," by Johann Cullberg.
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- 2007
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40. New perspectives in psychoanalytic psychotherapy of autism
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Špelić Aldo and Urlić Ivan, Šrtrkalj-Ivezić Slađana
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autism ,psychoanalytic psychotherapy ,developmental psychotherapeutic model - Abstract
The aim of this workshop is to present new findings about the psychological genesis of autism and the new perspectives in the psychoanalytic approach to psychotherapy of autism built on these findings that occurred during the eighteen years of psychotherapeutic work with eight autistic children. The starting point of this presentation are the leading psychoanalytic concepts of autism (Mahler, Tustin, Meltzer, Alvarez) in which autism is understood as a result of the failure of development of the early object relations and the emphasis is given to the importance of early trauma coping with the stimuli of the outside world and the failure of mothers to protect children from them. Within these concepts of autism we meet with psychotherapeutic approach in which the emphasis is on the reconstruction of these early traumatic experiences constructed within the first forms of relationship with the autistic child. In these approaches the therapeutic role is passive collection of contents that serve as the basis for interpretation and reconstruction of early traumatic experiences. In this approach, the least attention is given to the specific construction of a primary relationship with the autistic child and to the development of verbal communication that is necessary in psychoanalytic psychotherapy approach. Just through the recognition of the important role of early narcissistic development, in which the integration of early sensor-motor experiences comes to building primary narcissistic structures necessary for the development of object relations, new perspectives in understanding and psychotherapeutic approach to autism are opened. These new findings in relation to existing psychoanalytic concepts of autism make major changes in psychotherapeutic approach from the tasks of reconstruction early traumatic experience of separation in the psychotherapeutic milieu established primary relationships (traumatic psychotherapeutic model) to the construction of these primary mental structures necessary for coping with the content of separation and construction of object relations (developmental psychotherapeutic model).
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- 2011
41. The genesis of autism in the light of the concept of primary narcissism
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Špelić Aldo and Urlić Ivan, Šrtrkalj-Ivezić Slađana
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autism ,primary narcissism ,early child development ,psychoanalytic psychotherapy - Abstract
The primary narcissism as a specific period of early child development (Freud, 1910-15) is today a neglected and abandoned concept. The problem of primary narcissism is determined by different definitions of this term with regard to its description and time of occurrence (Laplanche-Pontalis). A special role in that problem have made theorists of British school of object relations putting the meaning of narcissism as opposed to the object relation and in this way put into question the validity of the concept of primary narcissism and its existence. Psychotherapeutic experience with autistic children threw new light on understanding the role of early development in the genesis of autism and particularly on the development of primary (archaic) narcissistic structure in the autistic development. Just a failure in the development of primary narcissistic structures, which represent the basis for the child's vitality and activity, has been recognized as basic deficiency in the process of differentiation and the development of object relations of autistic children. By these findings early aspects of narcissistic development were given particular importance in the development of object relations and they gave new emphasis to process of sensor-motor integration (Winnicott) and also the development of primary narcissistic structures (Kohut) especially in the initial phase of psychotherapy of autistic children. Primary narcissism in this paper is understood as an early stage of development in which the initial mental (primary narcissistic) structure are formed. These initial mental structures represent necessary condition for the development of object relations, especially in the developmental experience of 'crisis differentiation' (Mahler). To that extent the development of primary narcissism and object relations are not perceived as two independent lines of development, but quite the opposite as mutually dependent and intertwined lines of development which has a certificate in results of early child development’s investigations (Piaget, Stern, Hobson).
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42. Long-term improvement in coping skills following multimodal treatment in war veterans with chronic PTSD.
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Britvić D, Glučina D, Antičevič V, Kekez V, Lapenda B, Đogaš V, Dodig G, Urlić I, Moro I, and Frančišković T
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- Adult, Antidepressive Agents therapeutic use, Antipsychotic Agents therapeutic use, Combined Modality Therapy, Croatia, Humans, Male, Psychiatric Status Rating Scales, Psychotherapy methods, Quality of Life psychology, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors therapeutic use, Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic psychology, Warfare, Adaptation, Psychological, Psychotherapy, Group methods, Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic therapy, Veterans psychology
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Due to the long-lasting and resistant symptoms characteristic of chronic combat posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), its treatment is complex and often requires a tailored therapeutic approach incorporating both psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy. A multimodal approach of psychoeducative, sociotherapeutic, and dynamically oriented trauma-focused groups is described. We assessed the short- and long-term effectiveness of this therapeutic program by monitoring its impact on PTSD symptoms, depression, neurotic symptoms, coping skills, and quality of life for three years. The findings revealed short-term reduction in the symptoms of PTSD and depression, while the long-term results were manifested as the increased use of all coping mechanisms and a greater level of obsession.
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43. Trauma, shame and psychotic depression experienced by ex-POWs after release.
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Urlić I, Strkalj-Ivezić S, and John N
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- Adult, Affective Disorders, Psychotic psychology, Affective Disorders, Psychotic therapy, Combat Disorders psychology, Combat Disorders therapy, Countertransference, Croatia, Emotions, Female, Humans, Male, Violence psychology, Young Adult, Affective Disorders, Psychotic diagnosis, Combat Disorders diagnosis, Concentration Camps, Prisoners psychology, Shame, Veterans psychology, Warfare
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Modern societies are growing ever more sensitive to the various sources and many kinds of psychic traumas, resulting even in psychotic reactions or states of functioning. Especially the war captivity situation represents the prolonged basis for chronic severe psychic stress and traumatisation, that may become deleterious even for the core self of the person. Severely psychotraumatized war veterans, or ex-POWs in the aftermath of the war captivity situation, survivors of extreme forms of violence and humiliation, are very reluctant to recall traumas. This avoidant behaviour is many times one of the most prominent symptoms that should be recognised and confronted in order to start the retraumatising process of healing the previously unthinkable traumas. The authors believe that shameful feelings are at the very basis of the psychotraumatised persons' withdrawal, depression, suicidal attempts, and even psychotic answers. The main feature of the first phase of any therapeutic work with these patients is the mourning process that should be gradually unfolded. The clinical examples will illustrate therapeutic work with these patients. The authors will expose some basic psychodynamic approaches and concepts regarding shame. This difficult feeling will be put in relationship with the psychotic answers. In that frame of reference the concept of 'near psychosis' will be described.
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44. Psychodynamic understanding and psychotherapeutic approach to psychoses.
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Urlić I, Strkalj-Ivezić S, and John N
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- Croatia, History, 16th Century, History, 17th Century, History, 18th Century, History, 19th Century, History, 20th Century, History, 21st Century, History, Ancient, Humans, Slovenia, Psychoanalysis history, Psychoanalytic Theory, Psychoanalytic Therapy, Psychotic Disorders history
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The historical development of the psychodynamic approach to psychotherapy is described. The origins of ISPS are described, and ISPS Croatia and Slovenia are introduced.
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45. The patient with schizophrenia and his father. The father's role and personality traits in the dynamics of the family with a son suffering from schizophrenia.
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Urlić I and Agius M
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- Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Gender Identity, Humans, Individuation, Male, Marriage, Middle Aged, Mother-Child Relations, Parenting psychology, Paternal Deprivation, Personality Development, Projection, Risk Factors, Schizophrenic Psychology, Semantic Differential, Temperament, Father-Child Relations, Schizophrenia diagnosis
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The role of the father in the onset and development of schizophrenic disorder/disturbance is very often secondary as compared to that of the mother. This study deals with the father's sphere in the family with a patient/son suffering from schizophrenia, the traits of his personality and his relationship with his son/patient, and with his wife/the mother of the patient. The methods applied were clinical interview, structured interview and semantic differential. The following statistical procedures were used: correlation, componential, discriminative, factor and quasicanonical analyses. The results include some characteristic excerpts from clinical interviews with patients/sons and their fathers, projective perception of current family relationships, quasicanonical analysis of the father's, mother's and son's experiences of the patient's/son's early childhood, and the projective view of the father. Among the conclusions reached, the phenomenon of "dead father" is emphasized as one of the main factors in the onset and development of schizophrenic disorder/disturbance.
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46. Group members' assessment of their conductor in small analytic group.
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Vlastelica M and Urlić I
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- Adult, Analysis of Variance, Empathy, Female, Humans, Male, Pilot Projects, Trust, Attitude to Health, Professional-Patient Relations, Psychiatry, Psychotherapeutic Processes, Psychotherapy, Group methods
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In this pilot study the authors present the group members' assessment of their conductor in group analysis--the treatment conducted in accordance with concept >>group-as-a-whole<< of S. H. Foulkes. There will be presented the results obtained by scale for evaluation of characteristics of the group therapist. In the scale, developed by the authors of the study, there were 30 items and by factorial analysis it gave three interpretable factors: authenticity, empathy and distrust. By self-evaluation the members of three small groups, i.e. 20 patients, ranked characteristics of their conductor. The patients, assessing the degree of their accordance with 30 items of the evaluation scale, expressed whether and how much they experienced their conductor as an authentic, empathic and trustworthy person. While in the beginning of the group analytic process the conductor's role was important, his importance decreased as the group-as-a-whole developed. Group experience became more important than the conductor. In other words, the group itself became the therapist, what is one more the proof of the Foulkes' concept of >>the group-as-a-whole<<.
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47. Patients' ranking of therapeutic factors in group analysis.
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Vlastelica M, Pavlović S, and Urlić I
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- Adult, Female, Group Processes, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Patient Satisfaction, Surveys and Questionnaires, Psychoanalytic Therapy, Psychotherapy, Group
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The aim of this research is to assess which therapeutic factors are of greatest importance to patients in group analytic psychotherapy, and whether the patients' characteristics and the phase of the group process influenced their evaluation of therapeutic factors. The Yalom's group therapeutic factors questionnaire was filled out by 66 patients, members of small groups conducted according to group analytic principles. The average scores for each therapeutic factor were subsequently ranked by importance to the patients and related to their age, sex, education, previous psychotherapeutic experience and phase of group process. Self-understanding was the highest-ranking therapeutic factor for the patients (average score 21.32 +/- 0.04 out of 25 maximum), whereas identification was the lowest ranking factor (15.88 +/- 0.06 in average). Group therapeutic factors were scored higher by women, patients up to 30 years of age, high-school graduates, and those with previous psychotherapeutic experience. Self-understanding seems to be the most important therapeutic factor in group analysis, emphasizing the importance of appropriate selection of patients for group analysis in order to utilize therapeutic factors the best.
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48. Linking objects in the process of mourning for sons disappeared in war: Croatia 2001.
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Jurcević S and Urlić I
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- Aged, Cohort Studies, Conflict, Psychological, Croatia, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Mother-Child Relations, Sampling Studies, Surveys and Questionnaires, Grief, Maternal Behavior, Object Attachment, Warfare
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Aim: Mothers use linking object to externalize the complex aspects of their relationship to the loss of their child. We analyzed the linking objects that mothers kept in memory of their sons who disappeared in the 1991-1995 war in Croatia or whose remains were uncovered and identified long time after they had gone missing., Method: The case study of disturbed mourning included 26 mothers of Croatian soldiers from Croatian Osijek-Baranja County who went missing in war or whose remains were recovered and identified long after they had gone missing. The mothers were selected independently by the president of the Association of Families of Missing and Detained Croatian Soldiers and agreed to participate in the study in 2001. They were interviewed in their homes, their testimonies were recorded, and photographs of the linking objects taken. Linking objects were classified according to the Volkan's four-group classification., Results: Out of four Volkan's groups of linking objects, we identified the objects belonging to the first three. Those were 1) objects that had been worn by the deceased (clothes, wrist-watch, ring, or glasses), (6/26); 2) objects that could be viewed in the psychoanalytic sense as an extension of the body of the disappeared or dead person, such as a camera (4/26); and 3) objects with realistic or symbolic resemblance to the deceased, usually a photograph (8/26). None of the examined objects belonged to the fourth Volkan's group (objects at hand when the news of the death came or objects present at the funeral, things that could be considered last-minute objects, ie, related to the moment when the deceased was last seen alive). However, 8/26 objects formed a new hitherto undescribed group. Mothers used such objects to create a memorial shrine to their sons. A photograph of the missing person or person whose remains were identified long after he had gone missing occupied a central place at the shrine, and was surrounded by other symbols of the Catholic iconography (Virgin Mary, crucifix), flowers, and candles. The memorial shrine to the beloved son who disappeared was always located in the room where the family spent most of their time and/or where guests were received (living room or kitchen)., Conclusion: We found three out of four original (Volkan's) groups of linking objects, but also an additional one, hitherto undescribed, comprising objects used for designing a memorial shrine to the deceased. This could be viewed as an expression typical of Christian, mid-European Croatian culture and tradition.
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