Psychotherapy and Counseling

Basic SDT research topics

Itzchakov, G., Weinstein, N.Saluk, D.Amar, M. (2023) Connection heals wounds: Feeling listened to reduces speakers’ loneliness following a social rejection disclosure. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 49(8) ,1273-1294

Champ, R. E.Adamou, M.Tolchard, B. (2022) Seeking connection, autonomy and emotional feedback: A Self-Determination Theory of self-regulation in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Physiological Reviews, Advance Online

Kantas, O.Mavili, A. (2021) Self-Determination Theory as a suitable theoretical basis and measurement approach for psychodrama interventions. The Journal of Psychodrama, Sociometry, and Group Psychotherapy, 68(1) ,7-32

Ryan, R. M. (2021) A question of continuity: A self-determination theory perspective on “third wave” behavioral theories and practices. World Psychiatry, 20(3) ,376-377

Brenning, K., Soenens, B., Vansteenkiste, M.De Clercq, B. (2021) Emotion regulation as a transdiagnostic risk factor for (non)clinical adolescents’ internalizing and externalizing psychopathology: Investigating the intervening role of psychological need experiences. Child Psychiatry & Human Development, Advance online publication

Leow, K., Lynch, M. F.Lee, J. (2019) Social support, basic psychological needs, and social well-being among older cancer survivors. International Journal of Aging and Human Development,

Halligan, E. M.Guiffrida, D. A., Lynch, M. F. (2017) Development and validation of the constructivist supervisor scale. 30(4) ,439-455

Weinstein, N.Khabbaz, F., Legate, N. (2016) Enhancing need satisfaction to reduce psychological distress in Syrian refugees. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 84(7) ,645-650

Lynch, M. F. (2014) In N. Weinstein (Ed.), Motivation in the client-counselor relationship. (pp. 317-333) New York, NY: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-94-017-8542-6_14

Zuroff, D. C., Koestner, R.Moskowitz, D. S. (2012) Therapist’s autonomy support and patient’s self-criticism predict motivation during brief treatments for depression. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 31 ,903-932

Lynch, M. F. (2012) In L.L. Levers (Ed.), Theoretical contexts of trauma counseling. (pp. 47-58) NY, NY: Springer.

Ryan, R. M., Lynch, M. F., Vansteenkiste, M., Deci, E. L. (2011) Motivation and autonomy in counseling, psychotherapy, and behavior change: A look at theory and practice. The Counseling Psychologist, 39 ,193-260

Tee, J.Kazantzis, N. (2011) Collaborative empiricism in cognitive therapy: A definition and theory for the relationship construct. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 18 ,47-61

Dwyer, L. A.Hornsey, M. J.Smith, L. G.Oei, T. P. (2011) Participant autonomy in cognitive behavioral group therapy: An integration of self-determination and cognitive behavioral theories. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 30 ,24-46

Britton, P. C., Patrick, H.Wenzel, A., Williams, G. C. (2011) Integrating motivational interviewing and self-determination theory with cognitive behavioural therapy to prevent suicide. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 18 ,16–27

Carter, J. A. (2011) Changing light bulbs: Practice, motivation, and autonomy. The Counseling Psychologist, 39 ,261– 266

Smith, L. (2011) Self determination theory and potential applications to alcohol and drug abuse behaviors. Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, 55 ,3-7

Overholser, J. C. (2011) Collaborative empiricism, guided discovery, and the Socratic method: Core processes for effective cognitive therapy. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 18 ,62–66

McBride, C.Zuroff, D. C.Ravitz, P., Koestner, R. (2010) Autonomous and controlled motivation and interpersonal therapy for depression: Moderating role of recurrent depression. British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 49 ,529–545

Lynch, M. F., Vansteenkiste, M., Deci, E. L., Ryan, R. M. (2010) Autonomy as process and outcome: Revisiting cultural and practical issues in motivation for counseling. The Counseling Psychologist, 39(2) ,286-302

Groshkova, T. (2010) Motivation in substance misuse treatment. Addiction Research and Theory, 18 ,494-510

Vandereycken, W., Vansteenkiste, M. (2009) Let eating disorder patients decide: Providing choice may reduce early drop-out from inpatient treatment. European Eating Disorders Review, 17 ,177-183

Kennedy, K.Gregoire, T. K. (2009) Theories of motivation in addiction treatment: Testing the relationship of the transtheoretical model of change and self-determination theory. Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions, 9 ,163-183

Kennedy, K.Gregoire, T. K. (2009) Theories of motivation in addiction treatment: Testing the relationship of the transtheoretical model of change and self-determination theory. Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions, 9 ,163-183

Mancini,, A. D. (2008) Self-determination theory: A framework for the recovery paradigm. Advances in Psychiatric Treatment., 14 ,358-365

Britton, P. C., Williams, G. C.Conner, K. R. (2008) Self-determination theory, motivational interviewing, and the treatment of clients with acute suicidal ideation. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 64 ,52-66

Mancini, A. D. (2008) Self-determination theory: A framework for the recovery paradigm. Advances in Psychiatric Treatment, 14 ,358-365

Abbott, P. (2008) Another step towards understanding recovery?. Advances in Psychiatric Treatment, 14 ,366-368

Ryan, R. M., Deci, E. L. (2008) A self-determination approach to psychotherapy: The motivational basis for effective change. Canadian Psychology, 49 ,186-193

Lynch, M. F.Levers, L. L. (2007) Ecological-transactional and motivational perspectives in counseling. In J. Gregoire &, C. Jungers(Eds.), The counselor’s companion: What every beginning counselor needs to know. (pp. 586-605) Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

Zuroff, D. C., Koestner, R.Moskowitz, D. S.McBride, C. (2007) Autonomous motivation for therapy: A new non-specific predictor of outcome in brief treatments of depression. Psychotherapy Research, 17 ,137-148

Patterson, P. G.Joseph, S. (2007) Person-centered personality theory: Support from self-determination theory and positive psychology. Journal of Humanistic Psychology, 47 ,117- 139

Markland, D., Ryan, R. M.Tobin, V. J.Rollnick, S. (2005) Motivational interviewing and self-determination theory. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 24 ,811-831

Zeldman, A., Ryan, R. M.Fiscella, K. (2004) Motivation, autonomy support and entity beliefs: Their role in methadone maintenance treatment. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 23(5) ,675-696

Joiner, T. E., Sheldon, K. M., Williams, G. C.Pettit, J. (2003) The integration of self-determination principles and scientifically informed treatments is the next tier. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 10 ,318-319

Sheldon, K. M.Joiner, T. E.Pettit, J. W., Williams, G. C. (2003) Reconciling humanistic ideals and scientific clinical practice. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 10 ,302-315

Sheldon, K. M., Williams, G. C.Joiner, T. (2003) Self-determination theory in the clinic: Motivating physical and mental health. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press

Pelletier, L. G.Tuson, K. M.Haddad, N. K. (1997) Client Motivation for Therapy Scale: A measure of intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation, and amotivation for therapy. Journal of Personality Assessment, 68:2 ,414-435

Ryan, R. M.Plant, R. W.O'Malley, S. (1995) Initial motivations for alcohol treatment: Relations with patient characteristics, treatment involvement and dropout. Addictive Behaviors, 20(3) ,279-297