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Dr Linda Dubrow-Marshall's Outputs (26)

Digital Psychotherapies for Adults Experiencing Depressive Symptoms: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (2024)
Journal Article

Background: Depression affects 5% of adults and it is a major cause of disability worldwide. Digital psychotherapies offer an accessible solution addressing this issue. This systematic review examines a spectrum of digital psychotherapies for depress... Read More about Digital Psychotherapies for Adults Experiencing Depressive Symptoms: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Psychosocial Needs of Breast Cancer Survivors in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) (2024)
Journal Article
Aamir, M., Dubrow-Marshall, L., Dubrow-Marshall, R., Al Ameri, M., Ganesan, S., & Abbas Zaher, W. (2024). Psychosocial Needs of Breast Cancer Survivors in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). #Journal not on list, 12(3), https://doi.org/10.18103/mra.v12i3.5020

Background: Despite the high prevalence of breast cancer, there is
limited understanding of the psychosocial needs of cancer survivors
in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Methods: A survey was conducted to assess the psychosocial needs
among 20... Read More about Psychosocial Needs of Breast Cancer Survivors in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The development of the Cognitive Behavioural Social Competence Therapeutic Intervention for Adults with Autism: A mixed methods report (2023)
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Tate, D., Dubrow‐Marshall, L., & Allely, C. S. (in press). The development of the Cognitive Behavioural Social Competence Therapeutic Intervention for Adults with Autism: A mixed methods report. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.12711

Background: Many young people with autism can have an average or above average IQ, yet they still struggle with the social competencies needed to successfully navigate into adulthood. Despite many individuals with autism experiencing significant chal... Read More about The development of the Cognitive Behavioural Social Competence Therapeutic Intervention for Adults with Autism: A mixed methods report.

Understanding the psychosocial needs of breast cancer survivors in the United Arab Emirates: a qualitative study (2022)
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Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United Arab Emirates; yet there is little known about the psychosocial concerns of the survivors. Research shows that meeting the psychosocial needs significantly contributes to c... Read More about Understanding the psychosocial needs of breast cancer survivors in the United Arab Emirates: a qualitative study.

The importance of psychological flow in a creative, embodied and enactive psychological therapy approach (Arts for the Blues) (2022)
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Psychological flow can be experienced in various occupational, recreational and creative domains and may confer increased well-being. Yet, very few studies have examined flow as a potential feature of creative arts therapies – particularly therapies... Read More about The importance of psychological flow in a creative, embodied and enactive psychological therapy approach (Arts for the Blues).

Bringing creative psychotherapies to primary NHS Mental Health Services in the UK: A feasibility study on patient and staff experiences of arts for the blues workshops delivered at Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) services (2022)
Journal Article

There have been several arguments for the need to generate evidence-based creative
forms of psychological interventions in Improving Access to Psychological Services
(IAPT), the main primary mental health provider in hospitals in England, UK. In th... Read More about Bringing creative psychotherapies to primary NHS Mental Health Services in the UK: A feasibility study on patient and staff experiences of arts for the blues workshops delivered at Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) services.

Reflections on offering a therapeutic creative arts intervention with cult survivors : a collective biography (2020)
Journal Article

A new, evidence-based, multimodal, and
creative psychological therapy, Arts for the
Blues, was piloted with survivors of cultic
abuse in a workshop within a conference
setting. The five facilitators, who occupied
diverse roles and perspectives w... Read More about Reflections on offering a therapeutic creative arts intervention with cult survivors : a collective biography.

Arts for the Blues : the development of a new evidence-based creative group psychotherapy for depression (2020)
Journal Article

Introduction:
Depression affects many adults in the UK, often resulting in referral to primary care
mental health services (e.g. Improving Access to Psychological Therapies, IAPT).
CBT is the main modality for depression within IAPT, with other ap... Read More about Arts for the Blues : the development of a new evidence-based creative group psychotherapy for depression.

Flowing towards freedom with multimodal creative therapy : the healing power of therapeutic arts for ex cult-members (2020)
Journal Article

Creative arts can play an important role for cult survivors in surviving, transcending and healing from their past realities. Flow – an empowering state of mind-body integration and skilful, intuitive action while engaged in a challenging yet enjoyab... Read More about Flowing towards freedom with multimodal creative therapy : the healing power of therapeutic arts for ex cult-members.

“I’m able to put my thoughts into picturing them physically” - phenomenological experiences of dance movement psychotherapy in a secondary school : unexpected empowerment over external contingency (2019)
Journal Article
Parsons, A., & Dubrow-Marshall, L. (2019). “I’m able to put my thoughts into picturing them physically” - phenomenological experiences of dance movement psychotherapy in a secondary school : unexpected empowerment over external contingency. Arts in Psychotherapy, 64, 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aip.2019.05.005

This study explored eight secondary school participants’ subjective experiences of Dance Movement Psychotherapy [DMP], and how these perceptions relate to prior expectations and/or perceived outcomes from the therapy. How pupils and staff experience... Read More about “I’m able to put my thoughts into picturing them physically” - phenomenological experiences of dance movement psychotherapy in a secondary school : unexpected empowerment over external contingency.

‘Putting themselves out there’ into the unknown : dance movement psychotherapy as perceived by five educators and three pupils (2018)
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Parsons, A., & Dubrow-Marshall, L. (2018). ‘Putting themselves out there’ into the unknown : dance movement psychotherapy as perceived by five educators and three pupils. Body, Movement and Dance in Psychotherapy, 13(4), 251-267. https://doi.org/10.1080/17432979.2018.1508073

The introduction of dance movement psychotherapy (DMP) to a mainstream secondary school in the United Kingdom was explored from the perspectives of some educators (n = 5) and pupil-clients (n = 3) to discover perceptions of, and influences on the pro... Read More about ‘Putting themselves out there’ into the unknown : dance movement psychotherapy as perceived by five educators and three pupils.

When your life is not your own (2017)
Journal Article
Dubrow-Marshall, L., & Dubrow-Marshall, R. (2017). When your life is not your own

The Serious Crime Act (2015) in the UK made controlling and coercive behaviour in an intimate or family relationship a criminal abuse, recognising the damaging effects of a pattern of psychological abuse. Yet, people in psychologically abusive relati... Read More about When your life is not your own.

A mixed methods evaluation of a mindfulness-based stress reduction course for people with Parkinson’s disease (2017)
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Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course (MBSR) on people with Parkinson's disease who experienced depression, anxiety, stress or difficulty coping with Parkinson's.

Metho... Read More about A mixed methods evaluation of a mindfulness-based stress reduction course for people with Parkinson’s disease.

Affirming identity and control for people with dementia through person-centred approaches to support (2017)
Journal Article
Birtwell, K., & Dubrow-Marshall, L. (2017). Affirming identity and control for people with dementia through person-centred approaches to support. Healthcare counselling and psychotherapy journal, 07.17, 18-23

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with five people with dementia. Questions concerned the experience of being diagnosed, experience of support services and their opinion of alternative support options. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcri... Read More about Affirming identity and control for people with dementia through person-centred approaches to support.

A Mixed-Methods Study Using a Nonclinical Sample to Measure Feasibility of Ostrich Community: A Web-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program for Individuals With Debt and Associated Stress (2017)
Journal Article
Smail, D., Elison, S., Dubrow-Marshall, L., & Thompson, C. (2017). A Mixed-Methods Study Using a Nonclinical Sample to Measure Feasibility of Ostrich Community: A Web-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program for Individuals With Debt and Associated Stress. JMIR Mental Health, 4(2), https://doi.org/10.2196/mental.6809

Background: There are increasing concerns about the health and well-being of individuals facing financial troubles. For instance, in the United Kingdom, the relationship between debt and mental health difficulties is becoming more evident due to the... Read More about A Mixed-Methods Study Using a Nonclinical Sample to Measure Feasibility of Ostrich Community: A Web-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program for Individuals With Debt and Associated Stress.