Indian Journal of Positive Psychology

Parisha Jijina ¹, Vibha Sharma ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Clinical Psychology, Institute of Human Behaviour & Allied Sciences, Delhi, IN

Abstract

Human beings are multi-dimensional with body, mind, soul and heart. Mental health professionals are becoming ever more aware of the need of all human beings for a sense of meaning in their life. Spiritually augmented cognitive behaviour therapy goes beyond the dualism of mind and body as in traditional CBT (Cognitive-behaviour therapy). This approach is being increasingly used in diverse settings with a variety of faith groups to address a wide array of problems. In this case report, we present a case of a young adult who was experiencing a lack of meaning and purpose in his life and was diagnosed with Depression. Traditional cognitive-behaviour therapy for Depression was provided and since he was spiritually inclined, spiritually augmented CBT techniques were also used as an adjunct. These techniques focussed on helping the client increase his Self-awareness, developing Gratitude and inculcating a Non-judgemental attitude. Also, connecting with Mother Nature and Imagery techniques such as Inner Sanctuary were applied to help the client relax. Post-therapy, significant improvement was noted in depressive features as was evident on both objective and subjective reports. The client was also taking initiative to explore options about finding meaning in his life. Thus, based on the client's objective and subjective report it was concluded that spiritually augmented CBT was a beneficial and valuable adjunct to traditional CBT in this particular case of depression.

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Kriti Gupta ¹, Jyotsna Agrawal ¹, Vibha Sharma ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology, Patna, Bihar, IN
2 Department of Clinical Psychology, Institute of Human Behavior and Allied Sciences, New Delhi, IN

Abstract

In the field of mental health, there is an increasing acknowledgement of the role of human strengths and potentials, which helps most people to not only manage their lives with its limitations but also flourish in their lives. Thus, it becomes imperative to study the role of such strengths in the clinical population. Therefore, the current study investigated the role of resilience and sense of coherence in subjective improvement and quality of life in people diagnosed with common mental disorders. A sample of 30 patients (15 males & 15 females), diagnosed with either anxiety, depression or obsessive-compulsive disorder and undergoing psychotherapy along with pharmacotherapy for the last one year, were selected for the study. Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale and Antonovsky's Orientation to Life Questionnaire were administered to assess resilience and sense of coherence, respectively. Visual Analogue Scale for assessing subjective improvement in illness symptoms, and World Health Organization Quality of Life Abbreviated Questionnaire for the assessment of quality of life were used. Results indicated that patients with high resilience and high sense of coherence reported higher levels of improvement in their symptoms and quality of life. However, resilience was a better predictor for both improvement in illness and quality of life.

Keywords

Resilience, Sense of Coherence, Quality of Life, Subjective Improvement.

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Manisha Jha ¹, Vibha Sharma ², Tej Bahadur Singh ²

Affiliations
1 Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences, Delhi, IN
2 Department of Clinical Psychology, Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences, Delhi, IN

Abstract

The present work aimed to outline the pattern of child and family factors, which facilitate an effective and sustainable positive adaptation in the presence of chrome disease such as Turners Syndrome. The current level of cognitive and emotional functioning of the child as well as family functioning in terms of stress and coping pattern of the parents were assessed in detail, in relation to chrome illness. This was followed by the intervention provided by a Clinical Psychologist along with the pharmacological management by the Medical specialist and Occupational therapy. Promoting the strengths of the child while she was undergoing a negative experience along with adaptability and coping strategies of family members and an opportunity to seek help were relevant for child's well-being. The case report highlighted that caring relationships, positive expectations and opportunities for meaningful participation provided by the family, school and community go a long way in promoting child's ability to resist adversities as well as moderating the risk factors.

Keywords

Turners Syndrome, Resilience, Factors Influencing Resilience (Personal and Familial).

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Astha Sharma ¹, Vibha Sharma ², Tej Bahadur Singh ²

Affiliations
1 Consultant Clinical Psychologist Moolchand Hospital, New Delhi, IN
2 Department of Clinical Psychology Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences, New Delhi, IN

Abstract

The study was undertaken to explore the dominance of Sattva, Rajas and Tamas (Trigunas) and color preferences among patients with depression and obsessive compulsive disorder and in normal population which was exploratory in nature. Sample of 90 subjects was selected, both males and females, between age range of 20-40 years by using purposive technique. 30 patients from each group were selected. Vedic Personality Inventory was used to assess the dominance of gunas and Luscher color test was administered to find out the color preferences. Sattva was the most dominant guna in the normal population. Rajas was the predominant one in both the patient populations. In Colour Preferences, blue was the most preferred colour of the control group and black, the least preferred. In the group consisting of patients suffering from depression, grey was the most preferred choice and yellow andredwerethe least preferred choices of the group. In the third group which comprised of people suffering from OCD, red was preferred by majority, followed by blue. Black was voted as the least preferred colour followed by yellow. Present piece of research was a small step to explore the Indian methods of diagnosis and intervention with relation to mental health problems and the findings were quite supportive in this regard.

Keywords

Trigunas, Color Preferences, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

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Nidhi Singh ¹, Vibha Sharma ², Ravinder Singh ³

Affiliations
1 PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, IN
2 Department of Clinical Psychology, IHBAS, New Delhi, IN
3 Department of Medical Anthropology, IHBAS, New Delhi, IN

Abstract

The present study is an attempt to study the caregiver burden and level of hope among the primary caregivers of the patients diagnosed with epilepsy for more than one year. Study was exploratory in nature. A sample of 30 primary caregivers of patients with epilepsy was selected. Both males and females between age ranges of 25 to 55 years were selected from neurology OPD of IHBAS, Delhi by using purposive sampling technique. Zarit Burden Interview and Adult Hope Scale were administered on the participants to study their caregiver burden and levels of hope. All participants were psycho-educated about their family members' illness. Results showed that caregivers had poor perceived social support and mostly they were experiencing moderate to severe levels of care giving burden and average levels of hope. Results are discussed in the light of the need of such studies which can professionally help caregivers to deal with their physical, mental and social problems and thereby also help patients with epilepsy in many ways.

Keywords

Caregiver Burden, Hope, Caregivers, Patients with Epilepsy.

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