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  • Clinical psychology
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  • Paradoxical interventions (PIs) are often misunderstood yet demonstrate significant long-term clinical impacts.
  • A review indicates a declining trend in the research and application of PIs.

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  • Conducted two meta-analyses comparing PIs to controls and other therapeutic methods.
  • Reviewed existing literature and case studies on PIs.
  • Defined PIs and their core components with clinical illustrations.

Key Points:

  • PIs showed a large effect size (d = 1.1) versus controls and a medium effect size (d = .49) versus other therapies.
  • A lack of in-session assessment measures for PIs was identified.
  • There is a scarcity of contemporary quantitative research and development concerning PIs.

Conclusions:

  • PIs possess demonstrable clinical utility and efficacy.
  • Advocates for integrating PI training into clinical education.
  • Recommends further research and development of PIs.