This study examined the potential of using dynamic assessments of state anxiety during the initial interviews to predict the outcomes of psychotherapy. The author assessed 57 clients exhibiting high trait anxiety, evaluating changes in state anxiety at the beginning and conclusion of the initial interviews. Subsequently, the clients underwent time-limited, brief psychotherapy over four sessions, and the efficacy of the therapy was assessed approximately one month post-termination. The findings indicated that the psychotherapy reduced trait anxiety and improved anxiety-soothing functions. Moreover, clients who experienced a decrease in state anxiety during the initial interview demonstrated a trend of diminishing trait anxiety throughout the therapeutic interventions. This signified that the alterations in state anxiety during the initial interview served as a predictor for psychotherapy outcomes.

This study examines a case involving a female victim of domestic violence, with a specific emphasis on utilizing Brainspotting (BSP) for trauma care. Through deliberate and empathetic psychoeducation, the individual started experiencing a sense of ownership over her victimhood, prompting the introduction of BSP. Following six BSP sessions, the individual no longer experienced fear and unpleasant physical sensations when recalling scenes of domestic violence. Through revisiting past successful experiences, she successfully regained her self-confidence and independence. BSP is a trauma care method expected to empower victims of domestic violence who, like the participant in this case, are unable to escape immediate peril, fostering renewed decision-making capabilities.