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Papers by Timothy Sharp
Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, …, Jan 1, 2011
Coaches generally assume that their clients will be happy after they've achieved their goals... more Coaches generally assume that their clients will be happy after they've achieved their goals, which is not an unreasonable assumption, and which is a belief shared by the majority of clients. It may not, however, be helpful as it will be argued in this paper that such an approach may well contribute to a phenomenon labelled as the ‘tyranny of when’ and also to a range of problems including negative, self-defeating emotions such as frustration. As an alternative, the author proposes that rather than waiting until success is achieved, happiness and positivity should come first and foremost. By promoting the ‘primacy of positivity’ coaches can help their clients’ achieve their goalsby capitalising on the significant findings of Fredrickson, Lyubomirsky and others and by leveraging off the energy and motivation created.
International Journal of Speech-Language …, Jan 1, 2012
Healthcare professionals, including speech-language pathologists, generally assume that their cli... more Healthcare professionals, including speech-language pathologists, generally assume that their clients will be happy after they have " gotten better " or somehow achieved their goals; which is not an unreasonable assumption, and which is a belief shared by the majority of clients. It may not, however, be entirely helpful. Such an approach may well contribute to a range of problems including negative, self-defeating emotions such as frustration which could impede treatment progress. Rather than waiting until success is achieved, happiness and positivity should come fi rst and foremost. By promoting the " primacy of positivity " speech-language pathologists can help their clients better achieve their goals, leveraging off the energy and motivation created.
International anesthesiology clinics, Jan 1, 1997
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Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, Jan 1, 2001
Page 1. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 2001, 29, 241244 Cambridge University Press. Pr... more Page 1. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 2001, 29, 241244 Cambridge University Press. Printed in the United Kingdom THE ''SAFETY SEEKING BEHAVIOURS'' CONSTRUCT AND ITS APPLICATION TO CHRONIC PAIN Timothy J. Sharp Sydney, Australia Abstract. ...
Current pain and headache reports, Jan 1, 2004
Behaviour Research and Therapy, Jan 1, 2001
The last few decades has seen psychological theories of chronic pain dominated by behavioural con... more The last few decades has seen psychological theories of chronic pain dominated by behavioural concepts and particularly, by the operant model as described by Fordyce et al. (1968: Fordyce, W., Fowler, R., & DeLateur, B. (1968) An application of behavior modification technique to a problem of chronic pain. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 6, 105-107, 1976: Fordyce, W.E. (1976) Behavioral methods for chronic pain and illness. St Louis, MO: C. V Moseby). More recently, cognitive constructs have been included, giving the impression that the operant theory of chronic pain has been replaced by a cognitive-behavioural theory (CBT). Given the fact that CBTs were introduced essentially to overcome some inherent problems with operant theory, it is notable that they are still very much based on operant theory and continue to be founded upon operant principles. Further, the extent to which CBTs (at this stage) have included contemporary cognitive research has been limited. This paper argues that it is of questionable validity to continue to include problematic concepts (e.g., operant principles) into a revised theory (e.g., CBT). Instead, consistent with research from other areas (particularly the anxiety disorders), chronic pain and the problems associated with it may be better explained by a reformulated cognitive-behavioural theory which although not ignoring the observable behaviours of pain patients and their associations with social reinforcers, interprets these phenomena from a cognitive perspective. Thus, a modified CBT is proffered, focusing more directly on patients' thoughts about, and appraisals of, their pain. Evidence in support of such a theory is provided, as are suggestions for further research and the implications such a theory has for treatment.
Clinical Psychology Review, Jan 1, 2001
Common sequelae following a traumatic event include chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorde... more Common sequelae following a traumatic event include chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Over the last decade, the literature relating to PTSD has become progressively more sophisticated, resulting in well-supported theories and treatments for sufferers. Equivalent research relating to chronic pain has more recently gathered momentum. However, to date there has been minimal attention devoted to the concurrence of the two disorders, even though high comorbidity has been noted. This review begins by briefly summarizing the literature relating to the two disorders in terms of symptoms, prevalence and comorbidity. It explicates the major psychological theories of chronic pain and PTSD and reviews the evidence relating what factors maintain the disorders. A number of pathways by which chronic pain and PTSD may be mutually maintaining are highlighted. We conclude that chronic pain and PTSD are mutually maintaining conditions and that there are several pathways by which both disorders may be involved in the escalation of symptoms and distress following trauma. Treatment implications are considered, as are issues for future research. D
Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, …, Jan 1, 2011
Coaches generally assume that their clients will be happy after they've achieved their goals... more Coaches generally assume that their clients will be happy after they've achieved their goals, which is not an unreasonable assumption, and which is a belief shared by the majority of clients. It may not, however, be helpful as it will be argued in this paper that such an approach may well contribute to a phenomenon labelled as the ‘tyranny of when’ and also to a range of problems including negative, self-defeating emotions such as frustration. As an alternative, the author proposes that rather than waiting until success is achieved, happiness and positivity should come first and foremost. By promoting the ‘primacy of positivity’ coaches can help their clients’ achieve their goalsby capitalising on the significant findings of Fredrickson, Lyubomirsky and others and by leveraging off the energy and motivation created.
International Journal of Speech-Language …, Jan 1, 2012
Healthcare professionals, including speech-language pathologists, generally assume that their cli... more Healthcare professionals, including speech-language pathologists, generally assume that their clients will be happy after they have " gotten better " or somehow achieved their goals; which is not an unreasonable assumption, and which is a belief shared by the majority of clients. It may not, however, be entirely helpful. Such an approach may well contribute to a range of problems including negative, self-defeating emotions such as frustration which could impede treatment progress. Rather than waiting until success is achieved, happiness and positivity should come fi rst and foremost. By promoting the " primacy of positivity " speech-language pathologists can help their clients better achieve their goals, leveraging off the energy and motivation created.
International anesthesiology clinics, Jan 1, 1997
Advertisement. Close Window. Close Window. Thank you for choosing to subscribe to the eTOC for In... more Advertisement. Close Window. Close Window. Thank you for choosing to subscribe to the eTOC for International Anesthesiology Clinics. Enter your Email address: Wolters Kluwer Health may email you for journal alerts and information ...
Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, Jan 1, 2001
Page 1. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 2001, 29, 241244 Cambridge University Press. Pr... more Page 1. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 2001, 29, 241244 Cambridge University Press. Printed in the United Kingdom THE ''SAFETY SEEKING BEHAVIOURS'' CONSTRUCT AND ITS APPLICATION TO CHRONIC PAIN Timothy J. Sharp Sydney, Australia Abstract. ...
Current pain and headache reports, Jan 1, 2004
Behaviour Research and Therapy, Jan 1, 2001
The last few decades has seen psychological theories of chronic pain dominated by behavioural con... more The last few decades has seen psychological theories of chronic pain dominated by behavioural concepts and particularly, by the operant model as described by Fordyce et al. (1968: Fordyce, W., Fowler, R., & DeLateur, B. (1968) An application of behavior modification technique to a problem of chronic pain. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 6, 105-107, 1976: Fordyce, W.E. (1976) Behavioral methods for chronic pain and illness. St Louis, MO: C. V Moseby). More recently, cognitive constructs have been included, giving the impression that the operant theory of chronic pain has been replaced by a cognitive-behavioural theory (CBT). Given the fact that CBTs were introduced essentially to overcome some inherent problems with operant theory, it is notable that they are still very much based on operant theory and continue to be founded upon operant principles. Further, the extent to which CBTs (at this stage) have included contemporary cognitive research has been limited. This paper argues that it is of questionable validity to continue to include problematic concepts (e.g., operant principles) into a revised theory (e.g., CBT). Instead, consistent with research from other areas (particularly the anxiety disorders), chronic pain and the problems associated with it may be better explained by a reformulated cognitive-behavioural theory which although not ignoring the observable behaviours of pain patients and their associations with social reinforcers, interprets these phenomena from a cognitive perspective. Thus, a modified CBT is proffered, focusing more directly on patients' thoughts about, and appraisals of, their pain. Evidence in support of such a theory is provided, as are suggestions for further research and the implications such a theory has for treatment.
Clinical Psychology Review, Jan 1, 2001
Common sequelae following a traumatic event include chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorde... more Common sequelae following a traumatic event include chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Over the last decade, the literature relating to PTSD has become progressively more sophisticated, resulting in well-supported theories and treatments for sufferers. Equivalent research relating to chronic pain has more recently gathered momentum. However, to date there has been minimal attention devoted to the concurrence of the two disorders, even though high comorbidity has been noted. This review begins by briefly summarizing the literature relating to the two disorders in terms of symptoms, prevalence and comorbidity. It explicates the major psychological theories of chronic pain and PTSD and reviews the evidence relating what factors maintain the disorders. A number of pathways by which chronic pain and PTSD may be mutually maintaining are highlighted. We conclude that chronic pain and PTSD are mutually maintaining conditions and that there are several pathways by which both disorders may be involved in the escalation of symptoms and distress following trauma. Treatment implications are considered, as are issues for future research. D