The process of anxiety reduction during the treatment of social phobia with an interpersonal approach : alone or combined with paroxetine

Mémoire numérisé par la Division de la gestion de documents et des archives de l'Université de Montréal

How do social interactions with a significant other affect PTSD symptoms? An empirical investigation with a clinical sample.

Social support and coping are both related to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, but the mechanisms underlying their relationships remain unclear. This study explores these relationships by examining the perceived frequency of supportive and countersupportive interactions with a significant other in PTSD patients. Ninety-six participants with PTSD were recruited and completed questionnaires assessing social interactions, ways of coping, and PTSD symptoms. Associations of social interactions (r2 = 4.1%–7.9%, p < .05) and coping (r2 = 15.9%– 16.5%, p < .001) with symptoms were independent, and suggested a direct association between social interactions and PTSD. Countersupportive interactions were more associated to symptoms than supportive interactions. Our findings suggest the development of psychotherapies that integrate social support interventions.

Conflits intergénérationnels au sein de familles immigrantes: L'expérience d'une approche de médiation familiale et interculturelle dans un contexte de protection de la jeunesse

Essai présenté à la Faculté des arts et des sciences en vue de l’obtention du grade de Maîtrise en service social

Approche interculturelle et Protection de la jeunesse: application du processus de médiation interculturelle auprès de familles issues de l'immigration en Centre jeunesse

Essai critique présenté à la Faculté des arts et sciences en vue de l’obtention du grade de Maîtrise en service social