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Area of Science:

  • Psychotherapy
  • Medical Education

Background:

  • Short-term psychotherapies require practical training.
  • Traditional lecture-based courses may not fully convey therapeutic nuances.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce short-term psychotherapy theory and techniques.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of blind role-playing in psychotherapy education.

Main Methods:

  • A combined lecture and laboratory course was developed.
  • Participants engaged in blind role-playing exercises as 'therapist' and 'patient'.
  • Role-playing was guided by therapeutic algorithms and real-life experiences, with participants blind to each other's assumptions.

Main Results:

  • Blind role-playing facilitated creative responses within the therapeutic context.
  • The method allowed participants to apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios.
  • It fostered a deeper understanding of differing therapeutic assumptions.

Conclusions:

  • Blind role-playing is a viable and effective method for teaching short-term psychotherapy.
  • This innovative approach enhances practical skill development in psychotherapy trainees.
  • The technique promotes adaptability and creative problem-solving in therapeutic interactions.