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Quantum change and psychotherapy.

Thomas H Bien1

  • 1Private Practice, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110, USA. tom@mindfulpsychology.com

Journal of Clinical Psychology
|March 30, 2004
PubMed
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Psychotherapy can foster deep change, akin to sudden quantum change, by creating a mindful environment. Therapists facilitate this transformation through sustained, calm attention to client dilemmas, viewing their work as an art.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Psychotherapy Research

Background:

  • Deep therapeutic change often occurs gradually, contrasting with the concept of quantum change.
  • The distinction between gradual and sudden change may be perceptual rather than substantive.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the nature of deep change in psychotherapy.
  • To understand the therapist's role in facilitating transformative experiences, including quantum change.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of psychotherapy as a mindfulness practice.
  • Exploration of the therapist's 'true presence' and sustained attention as key factors.
  • Viewing psychotherapy as a high art and a way of being.

Main Results:

  • Psychotherapy shares similarities with mindfulness practices like koan work, addressing irresolvable life dilemmas.

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  • Quantum change, while not engineerable, can be facilitated by a therapist creating a conducive environment.
  • Therapist's personal emotional and spiritual development enhances their ability to foster transformative environments.

    • Conclusions:

    • The therapist's presence and mindful attention are crucial for facilitating deep psychological transformation.
    • Cultivating the therapist's inner life is integral to creating conditions for quantum change.
    • The therapist's perspective on their work as an art form influences their effectiveness in fostering profound client change.