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Ahlers, Imke; de Smet, Melissa; Halvorsen, Margrethe S.; Oddli, Hanne & von Below, Camilla
(2018).
The perks and hazards of qualitative research in the field of psychotherapy. Structured discussion.
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Sønsterud, Hilda; Kirmess, Melanie; Feragen, Kristin Judith Billaud; Ward, David & Halvorsen, Margrethe S.
(2018).
Minding the body in speecy: Individualized therapy for adults who stutter.
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Sønsterud, Hilda; Howells, Kirsten; Halvorsen, Margrethe S.; Feragen, Kristin Judith Billaud; Ward, David & Kirmess, Melanie
(2018).
The importance of the working alliance in stuttering therapy:
Client perceptions.
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Sønsterud, Hilda; Kirmess, Melanie; Halvorsen, Margrethe S.; Feragen, Kristin Judith Billaud & Ward, David
(2018).
Individualized therapy for adults who stutter: An evaluation on speech and avoidance behaviour.
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Abstract. Purpose: Evidence suggests that there is considerable individual variation in response to stuttering interventions. Despite this knowledge, stuttering research has so far mainly focused on demonstrating outcomes from a particular stuttering treatment approach at the time. There is a need to investigate personal variation in stuttering symptoms and manage that variability through personalized and holistic based management plans. This approach is context sensitive and places the individual’s specific concerns at the core of therapy. One approach which has increased in popularity within the stuttering field, is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). The main goal in ACT is to foster psychological flexibility, which is achieved through the six core processes of acceptance, diffusion, self as context, committed action, values, and contact with the present moment. In this study ACT was used as a working frame. Based on the individual’s perspective, ACT was used flexibly, and was combined with stuttering-, and speech modification elements. We categorized stuttering- and speech modification-, and mindfulness-based elements into five areas of focus: 1) Awareness of body tension and posture, 2) Awareness of breath support in speech production, 3) Awareness in speech production to promote easier voicing, 4) Awareness of acceptance, affective and mindfulness-based strategies, and 5) Awareness presentation skills. We call this the ‘Minding the body in speech’-approach. Aims: The aims of this study were twofold: 1) To evaluate whether the ‘Minding the body in speech’-approach reduces stuttering severity for participants with overt stuttering. 2) To evaluate the extent to which the ‘Minding the body in speech’-approach has a positive impact on confidence in communication, avoidance behavior, and quality of life. Methods: Eighteen adults, age 21-61 years (mean age 35,5) took part in a multiple single case design study. Participants underwent a six-week pre-clinic assessment phase, followed by an eight-week explorative therapy period comprising a total of 10 hours within four therapy sessions administered by an experienced speech and language therapist specialized in fluency disorders. Each participant was re-tested for speech and a range of cognitive and emotional variables immediately after therapy, and again at six, and 12 months post-therapy. Results: Sustained improvements are demonstrated in the participants’ speech behavior, communication, and quality of life. Significant reduction in avoidance behavior on both individual-, and group-level is documented. At group level, the ‘Minding the body in speech’-approach was associated with positive statistical, clinical and personal significance. On an individual basis, the variability in response to the holistic multi-faceted approach was substantial. The findings indicated significantly greater improvement in outcomes for participants who reported an intensive home-based training compared to those who reported ‘now-and then’-training. Conclusion: As shown in this study, the relative weighting between the areas of focus needed to vary from individual to individual. Multiple factors were found to influence stuttering and stuttering related psychological variables at post-therapy. The intensity of the self-managed practice was a key factor in achieving long-lasting, positive change.
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Halvorsen, Margrethe S.
(2017).
Uforsvarlig drift eller politisk maktspill?
Tidsskrift for Norsk Psykologforening.
ISSN 0332-6470.
54(12),
s. 1200–1201.
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Sønsterud, Hilda; Kirmess, Melanie; Halvorsen, Margrethe S.; Feragen, Kristin Judith Billaud & Ward, David
(2017).
Individualized stuttering therapy for adults - what works for whom?
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Sønsterud, Hilda; Halvorsen, Margrethe S.; Feragen, Kristin Judith Billaud; Ward, David & Kirmess, Melanie
(2017).
What do people search for in stuttering therapy
-personal goal-setting as a gold standard?
Aim.
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Sønsterud, Hilda; Howells, Kirsten; Halvorsen, Margrethe S.; Feragen, Kristin Judith Billaud; Ward, David & Kirmess, Melanie
(2017).
The working alliance in stuttering therapy: A neglected variable?
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Oddli, Hanne; Nissen-Lie, Helene A; Mcleod, John; Rønnestad, Michael Helge & Halvorsen, Margrethe S.
(2017).
Goal consensus between client and therapist. A mixed-method study.
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Benum, Kirsten; Halvorsen, Margrethe S.; Oddli, Hanne; Øiestad, Guro & Mcleod, John
(2016).
The journey towards becoming an integrative psychotherapist: Teaching integration in as a perspective on theory, research and practice.
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Halvorsen, Margrethe S.
(2015).
Bedringens tap.
Tidsskrift for Norsk Psykologforening.
ISSN 0332-6470.
8,
s. 788–790.
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Halvorsen, Margrethe S.; Benum, Kirsten; Stänicke, Erik & Oddli, Hanne
(2015).
How usual is treatment as usual? Erfarne terapeuters refleksjoner over forskningsdeltagelse.
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Halvorsen, Margrethe S.; Benum, Kirsten; Stänicke, Erik & Oddli, Hanne
(2015).
How usual is treatment as usual? Experienced therapists’ reflections on research participation.
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Benum, Kirsten; Halvorsen, Margrethe S.; Oddli, Hanne & Stänicke, Erik
(2015).
En terapeut sine refleksjoner over en time med høyt nivå av Referential Activity.
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Benum, Kirsten; Halvorsen, Margrethe S.; Oddli, Hanne & Stänicke, Erik
(2015).
Hvordan jobber erfarne terapeuter i praksis? Kasusstudier som metode.
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Benum, Kirsten; Halvorsen, Margrethe S.; Oddli, Hanne & Stänicke, Erik
(2015).
The expert therapist reflecting on high Referential Activity (symbolization) in a session.
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Stänicke, Erik; Oddli, Hanne; Halvorsen, Margrethe S. & Benum, Kirsten
(2015).
Psykoterapiforskningen støtter ikke pakkeforløp.
Morgenbladet.
ISSN 0805-3847.
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Oddli, Hanne; Benum, Kirsten; Halvorsen, Margrethe S. & Stänicke, Erik
(2015).
Klinisk ekspertise – hva er det og hvordan viser det seg i praksis? Analyser av ekspertterapeuter som klinikere, lærere og forskningsdeltakere.
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Stänicke, Erik; Benum, Kirsten; Halvorsen, Margrethe S. & Oddli, Hanne
(2015).
Timing som et aspekt ved terapeutisk ekspertise.
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Stänicke, Erik; Benum, Kirsten; Halvorsen, Margrethe S. & Oddli, Hanne
(2015).
Timing as an aspect of expertise.
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Oddli, Hanne; Benum, Kirsten; Halvorsen, Margrethe S. & Stänicke, Erik
(2015).
Expert therapists as clinicians and research participants.
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Halvorsen, Margrethe S.
(2014).
Ut-trette eller ut-rette?
Tidsskrift for Norsk Psykologforening.
ISSN 0332-6470.
12.
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Halvorsen, Margrethe S.; Benum, Kirsten; Haavind, Hanne; Von der Lippe, Anna Louise; Nissen-Lie, Helene A & Oddli, Hanne
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(2014).
How does alliance work develop in phases of psychotherapy?
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Benum, Kirsten & Halvorsen, Margrethe S.
(2013).
The researcher, the therapist and the client: Integrating different voices in a case study of bond formation.
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Oddli, Hanne & Halvorsen, Margrethe S.
(2011).
Experienced therapists’ reports of their assessments, predictions and decision-making in the early phase of psychotherapy.
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Benum, Kirsten & Halvorsen, Margrethe S.
(2011).
A life saving bond. When the therapeutic alliance is threatened by persistent suicidality.
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Råbu, Marit; Halvorsen, Margrethe S. & Haavind, Hanne
(2010).
Early relationship struggles. A case study of alliance formation and reparation.
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Halvorsen, Margrethe S.; Rønnestad, Michael Helge; Von der Lippe, Anna Louise; Axelsen, Eva; Haavind, Hanne & Gullestad, Siri Erika
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(2010).
Convergence of alliance ratings in a sample of highly experienced teacher-therapists and their clients.
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Halvorsen, Margrethe S.
(2007).
Hvilken betydning har pasienters selvbilde for endring i psykoterapi?
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Halvorsen, Margrethe Seeger
(2003).
Aspects of self-image and changes in psychotherapy.
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Halvorsen, Margrethe Seeger
(2003).
Self-image and changes in psychotherapy.
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Oddli, Hanne; Halvorsen, Margrethe S. & Rønnestad, Michael Helge
(2014).
Expertise demonstrated: What does it mean to be an expert psychotherapist?
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy, Div 29 of the American Psychological Association.
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Halvorsen, Margrethe S.
(2006).
Self-Image and Psychotherapy: Measurement, Predictor and Outcome Issues.
Unipub forlag.
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Halvorsen, Margrethe S. & Joner, Andreas
(2001).
Lesbian families in Norway: A comparative study of child and family functioning in lesbian, single mother, and heterosexual families.
UiT Norges arktiske universitet.