Teaching short-term psychotherapy with blind role playing.

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.