Research
Psychotherapy is the main focus of
the research in the Department of Clinical Psychology and
Psychotherapy.Therapy programs are developed and evaluated (for example, for
social phobia or panic disorder). Beyond that, questions about the
effectiveness of psychotherapy are investigated. Some of those questions
concern process research regard decision-making processes of therapists, the
therapeutic relationship, therapy motivation, and willingness to change.
Current studies
You are most welcome to find out about current research projects at the Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy of the Ruhr-Universität Bochum.
Follow the links below to find more information or if you are interested in participating in one of the studies.