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RLT Case Study
​​written by Susan Connor, Research Associate
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While case studies do not meet the criteria for ESTs (Empirically Supported Treatments), they do help a method of therapy reach new audiences, and provide stimulus for discussion and analysis.  Simply being able to refer to an article published in a peer reviewed journal helps a model gain validity within academic and professional spheres. 

Case studies can:
  • help researchers develop hypotheses that others can study or add to in the future.
  • offer researchers additional insights into the phenomenon to gain a better understanding of the behavior or event.
  • allow researchers to evaluate conditions or behaviors in a real-world setting that may be difficult to replicate in a controlled setting.

A case study of treatment of a couple by an RLT therapist requires:
  • adequate time in treatment to follow the development of change in behaviors/attitudes
  • a reliable transcript with video footage to allow for analysis of nonverbal behavior
  • patients (the couple) who have some defined idea of the change they are looking for
  • one or more observers skilled enough to relate the interventions to RLT principles 
    •  track the behaviors/attitudes of the couple over time
    • analyze turning points and ruptures
    • note where interventions and/or responses are different from what might be expected with other models of therapy

Time-line
  • completion of a course of therapy by Terry Real with transcript by end of  May of 2023
  • literature review of case studies for couples therapy by end of July 2023
  • completion of first round of observation of recorded material by end of August 2023 (two senior RLT therapists) to assess if there is adequate material for a case study
  • if there is adequate material a first draft written by end of September 2023
  • submission for publication end of November 2023

Note: If the current case does not provide adequate material for a case review it is unknown when we will be able to obtain a full course of therapy by either Terry Real or another RLT therapist.  We are hopeful that recorded material from couples enrolled in the outcome study may provide case study material, but that is to be determined.  

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