Integrating psychoeducation in a basic computer skills course for people suffering from social anxiety: participants' experiences
Hildegard D Löhr1,2, Jan H Rosenvinge1,3, Rolf Wynn2,41Division of General Psychiatry, University Hospital of North Norway, 2Telemedicine Research Group, Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, 3Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Tromsø, 4Divisio...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:74709fdb184a4bf198d462e7434a9977 2023-05-15T17:39:20+02:00 Integrating psychoeducation in a basic computer skills course for people suffering from social anxiety: participants' experiences Löhr HD Rosenvinge JH Wynn R 2011-08-01T00:00:00Z https://doaj.org/article/74709fdb184a4bf198d462e7434a9977 EN eng Dove Medical Press http://www.dovepress.com/integrating-psychoeducation-in-a-basic-computer-skills-course-for-peop-a8070 https://doaj.org/toc/1178-2390 1178-2390 https://doaj.org/article/74709fdb184a4bf198d462e7434a9977 Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, Vol 2011, Iss default, Pp 311-319 (2011) Medicine (General) R5-920 article 2011 ftdoajarticles 2022-12-31T04:25:40Z Hildegard D Löhr1,2, Jan H Rosenvinge1,3, Rolf Wynn2,41Division of General Psychiatry, University Hospital of North Norway, 2Telemedicine Research Group, Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, 3Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Tromsø, 4Division of Addiction and Specialized Psychiatry, University Hospital of North Norway, Tromsø, NorwayAbstract: We describe a psychoeducational program integrated in a basic computer skills course for participants suffering from social anxiety. The two main aims of the course were: that the participants learn basic computer skills, and that the participants learn to cope better with social anxiety. Computer skills were taught by a qualified teacher. Psychoeducation and cognitive therapy skills, including topics such as anxiety coping, self-accept, and self-regulation, were taught by a clinical psychologist. Thirteen of 16 participants completed the course, which lasted 11 weeks. A qualitative analysis was performed, drawing on observations during the course and on interviews with the participants. The participants were positive about the integration of psychoeducation sessions in the computer course, and described positive outcomes for both elements, including improved computer skills, improved self-esteem, and reduced social anxiety. Most participants were motivated to undertake further occupational rehabilitation after the course.Keywords: cognitive therapy, information technology, occupational rehabilitation, psychoeducation, self-help, social anxiety Article in Journal/Newspaper North Norway University of Tromsø Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Norway Tromsø Hildegard ENVELOPE(-57.917,-57.917,-63.317,-63.317) |
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Hildegard D Löhr1,2, Jan H Rosenvinge1,3, Rolf Wynn2,41Division of General Psychiatry, University Hospital of North Norway, 2Telemedicine Research Group, Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, 3Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Tromsø, 4Division of Addiction and Specialized Psychiatry, University Hospital of North Norway, Tromsø, NorwayAbstract: We describe a psychoeducational program integrated in a basic computer skills course for participants suffering from social anxiety. The two main aims of the course were: that the participants learn basic computer skills, and that the participants learn to cope better with social anxiety. Computer skills were taught by a qualified teacher. Psychoeducation and cognitive therapy skills, including topics such as anxiety coping, self-accept, and self-regulation, were taught by a clinical psychologist. Thirteen of 16 participants completed the course, which lasted 11 weeks. A qualitative analysis was performed, drawing on observations during the course and on interviews with the participants. The participants were positive about the integration of psychoeducation sessions in the computer course, and described positive outcomes for both elements, including improved computer skills, improved self-esteem, and reduced social anxiety. Most participants were motivated to undertake further occupational rehabilitation after the course.Keywords: cognitive therapy, information technology, occupational rehabilitation, psychoeducation, self-help, social anxiety |
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Integrating psychoeducation in a basic computer skills course for people suffering from social anxiety: participants' experiences |
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