Original Research Prim Care Companion CNS Disord June 2025

Conflict Mediation by Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: A New Psychotherapeutic Strategy

PCC CNS Disord 2025;27(3):10.4088/PCC.24m03895

Full Article Read the complete peer-reviewed article in Prim Care Companion CNS Disord. PCC CNS Disord 2025;27(3):10.4088/PCC.24m03895 Clinical Summary Patients commonly bring interpersonal conflicts into therapy, yet standard problem-solving techniques do not adequately address situations involving competing values, expectations, and perspectives across 2 or more people. This study tests a structured CBT-based conflict mediation strategy aimed at reducing distress and helping patients make decisions that minimize harm to everyone involved. FAQ What is the want/can/must strategy in cognitive-behavioral therapy? 15 questions
Key Takeaways This was a brief, structured intervention: after 3 assessment and case-conceptualization sessions, WCM was delivered in 5 sessions by CBT specialists with more than 5 years of clinical experience who received 4 hours of strategy-specific training. 6 takeaways Clinical Guide How can clinicians apply the want/can/must CBT strategy to mediate interpersonal conflict in therapy? 11 steps
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