格伦·卡拉汉
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教授 Department of Psychology 格伦.callaghan@hongyangditan.com 关键字 |
Current Research Activities
My research focuses on developing case conceptualization driven contemporary cognitive behavioral interventions and assessments, particularly those focused on interpersonal 问题. There are two main avenues of this line of research. 首先，我在工作 with collogue to revise an alternative assessment approach to the current diagnostic 系统. This approach roots the assessment in a cognitive behavioral paradigm and attempts to have the outcome of the assessment dictate the specific intervention for the individual who was assessed. Second, I am helping develop and roll out an interpersonal approach to contemporary and evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy, Interpersonal 行为治疗(IBT).
Research 连接s to Current 事件
The assessment work we are doing meets 一个 of the reequipments set forth by NIMH to create an alternative assessment approach to the 需求侧管理 by focusing on interpersonal and relationship variables (specifically, Systems for Social Processes). 我们的研究 on assessment and therapy processes with interpersonal 行为治疗(IBT) appears to be especially tied to some of the struggles our world is facing. 中心 Disease Control has noted that 一个 of the strongest risk factors for suicide in the US is relationship distress or disruption. Moreover, we have seen a trend in social isolation as our global community becomes more computer based and pr一个 to social disconnection with technology. Finally, with the global pandemic and social distancing, it is essential to identify and assist individuals who struggle interpersonally and alleviate those challenges.
Personal 连接s to Research
I was raised by an engineer and an artist. I have deep interest in bringing science
to complex psychological issues that require a great deal of creativity. 这已经
informed my research agenda in developing alternative classification 系统s to the
需求侧管理. More recently, I had a rough bout with cancer, and the experience showed me just
how powerful interpersonal relationships can be. My career has focused on these relationships,
but my experience with cancer reinvigorated my belief in the need to both do research
on the mechanisms of change in interpersonal behavioral therapy and help clinicians
learn to do this type of clinical intervention.
With respect to inspiration, I would say the article by B. F. Skinner called Selection
By Consequences (科学, 1981) had the most profound impact on my interest in thinking
“really big” about how to understand human behavior and the implications of a specific
认识论. The more recent book, The Order of Time by Carlo Rovelli has had a deep
impact on thinking about our experience in the universe. Most importantly, my relationships
with my wife and children continue to inspire me to help others learn to be connected
in relationships and develop a science to understand that process.
