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Research.com Recognitions

  • 2009 - APA Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Applied Research
  • 1968 - Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA)

Overview

Luciano L'Abate was affiliated with Georgia State University in the United States. Their primary field of study was psychology, with a specific focus on clinical psychology.

Their research and publications addressed key topics including:

  • Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
  • Transactional Analysis in Psychotherapy
  • Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics

Among their recent contributions was the paper titled Homework assignments in psychotherapy: practice, theory, and research, published in 2023 in the venue OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) by La Trobe University.

Frequent collaboration took place with Nikolaos Kazantzis, with whom they co-authored at least one publication.

Luciano L'Abate's work was published in venues such as:

  • OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)

Their research primarily intersected with psychotherapy-related themes, focusing on both practical and theoretical aspects. Topics like transactional analysis in psychotherapy and family dynamics were recurrent areas of exploration.

Recognition for their professional contributions included receiving the APA Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Applied Research in 2009 as well as being named a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA) in 1968.

Best Publications

  • Empirical foundations for writing in prevention and psychotherapy: mental and physical health outcomes

    Brian A Esterling;Luciano L’Abate;Edward J Murray;James W Pennebaker

  • Using Homework Assignments in Cognitive Behavior Therapy

    Nikolaos Kazantzis;Frank P. Deane;Kevin R. Ronan;Luciano L'Abate

  • Handbook of homework assignments in psychotherapy: Research, practice, prevention.

    Nikolaos Kazantzis;Luciano L'Abate

  • Handbook of social skills training and research

    Luciano L'Abate;Michael A. Milan

  • Paradoxical Psychotherapy: Theory and Practice with Individuals, Couples, and Families

    Unknown

  • Relational Competence Theory: Research and Mental Health Applications

    Luciano L'Abate;Mario Cusinato;Eleonora Maino;Walter Colesso

  • Sourcebook of marriage and family evaluation

    Stephen M. Gavazzi;Luciano L'Abate;Dennis A. Bagarozzi

  • The use of writing in psychotherapy.

    Luciano L’Abate

  • Self-Help in Mental Health: A Critical Review

    T. Mard Harwood;Luciano L'Abate

  • Intimacy Is Sharing Hurt Feelings: A Reply to David Mace

    Luciano L'Abate

  • Handbook of developmental family psychology and psychopathology

    Luciano L'Abate

  • Systematic family therapy

    Luciano L'Abate

  • Handbook of Differential Treatments for Addictions

    Luciano L'Abate;Jack E. Farrar;Daniel A. Serritella

  • Programmed writing : a self-administered approach for interventions with individuals, couples, and families

    Luciano L'Abate;Janet Cox

  • Personality in Intimate Relationships: Socialization and Psychopathology

    Luciano L'Abate

  • Family psychopathology : the relational roots of dysfunctional behavior

    Luciano L'Abate

  • A theory of personality development

    Luciano L'Abate;Charles H. Bryson

  • Understanding and helping the individual in the family

    Luciano L'Abate

  • Self-help in mental health

    T. Mark Harwood;Luciano L'Abate

  • Low-Cost Approaches to Promote Physical and Mental Health

    Luciano L’Abate

  • Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy with Trauma Survivors: Strengthening Attachment Bonds

    Luciano L'Abate

  • Stress Response Syndromes: PTSD, Grief, and Adjustment Disorders

    Luciano L'Abate

Frequent Co-Authors

Nikolaos Kazantzis
Nikolaos Kazantzis Monash University
James W. Pennebaker
James W. Pennebaker The University of Texas at Austin
Gayla Margolin
Gayla Margolin University of Southern California
Duane M. Rumbaugh
Duane M. Rumbaugh Georgia State University
Kevin R. Ronan
Kevin R. Ronan Central Queensland University
Frank P. Deane
Frank P. Deane University of Wollongong

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