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    Domestic violence, psychological distress, and physical illness among New Zealand women: Results from a community-based study
    (New Zealand Psychological Society, 2000) Kazantzis N; Flett RA; Long NR; MacDonald C; Millar M
    This study aimed to measure the prevalence of psychological distress and physical illness among women in New Zealand, and to identify the risk factors for psychological distress and health, with specific reference to domestic violence. A survey was carried out among a community sample of 961 women aged 19-90 years. Among all women surveyed, 25% were classified as experiencing psychological distress at the time of interview, 22% were classified as experiencing severe symptoms of physical illness, and 17% reported domestic violence by a family member at some point in their lives. Among those women who had experienced domestic violence, the perception that their life was in serious danger and the impact of the violence on their life each contributed significantly to variability in psychological distress (22% variance accounted). An estimated 12% of all cases of psychological distress and 7% of all cases of serious physical illness were attributable to domestic violence. The study underscores the need to improve policy for mental and physical health screening and care for abused women within health services in New Zealand.
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    Training cognitive behavioural therapy practitioner in New Zealand: From university to clinical practice.
    (New Zealand Psychological Society, 2008) Kennedy Merrick SJ; Haarhoff BA; Stenhouse LM; Merrick PL; Kazantzis N
    The present study evaluated the transfer of skills taught in a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy training programme to work practice. Seventy-three past trainees from varying mental health professions completed self-report questionnaires exploring key aspects of transfer. The results showed that, overall, there was a moderate degree of perceived transfer and a high degree of confidence in using CBT techniques. Statistically significant differences in transfer scores were found between groups with different current therapeutic approaches, age groups of clients, and therapy formats. Significant positive correlations were found between the transfer outcome and two variables: perceived confidence in using the CBT skills, and the perceived impact of the CBT training on skills and knowledge. The most helpful factors and influential barriers in the transfer of CBT training were identified. Results were consistent with findings from previous CBT studies and Goldstein and Ford's (2002) theory of the transfer process. Limitations and strategies to enhance the transfer of training are highlighted.