I-Reconstruction Psychotherapy for Anxiety Reduction

Anxiety disorders are common mental health conditions that affect millions, impacting their life quality and social functioning. While Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and medication are known to help, many patients still struggle with full recovery, highlighting the need for new therapeutic approaches. This study focuses on the I-Reconstruction psychotherapy method, a promising new approach that targets the root causes of anxiety. The method centers around desire, possession, and satisfaction, viewing them as fundamental elements of personality that shape our interactions with the world. This research aims to understand how this method can reduce anxiety levels in individuals with anxiety disorders, potentially filling the current treatment gap. This study is a randomized controlled trial involving three parallel groups, two experimental and one control. The participation duration is approximately 17 months, including an initial screening and assessment phase, a course of therapy sessions, and a series of delayed measurements at 3, 6, and 12 months after the intervention. Participants will be recruited online through the official pages of the NGO 'International Association of Psychosomatics and Health Therapy'. The primary outcomes measured include changes in anxiety levels using the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale - Anxiety (HADS-A) subscale scores from baseline to 12 months after therapy. Additionally, changes in the total score according to the 'I - Reconstruction' diagnosis of preverbal dysregulation (DPD) method will also be evaluated.