Dear EACLIPT members and colleagues, As we begin 2026, many of us feel the weight of a world upon us. It seems less secure, with geopolitical tensions, economic headwinds, and rapid technological change shaping how we live and work. In this context, the role of clinical psychology across Europe is more essential than ever. We see the mental health needs of young people continuing to grow; at the same time, digitalization, from telepsychology to AI‑enabled tools, offers new avenues for access, innovation, and prevention, while also raising important questions about equity, data protection, quality, and misinformation. This year EACLIPT reaffirms its commitment to robust science, excellent clinical practice, and prevention, not only in the treatment of mental disorders, but also in promoting psychological well‑being across the lifespan. We aim to bring researchers, clinicians, educators, and policymakers together so that evidence translates into better care in every European context. We are also committed to supporting young clinical researchers and early‑career practitioners, whose work and energy are vital to the future of our field. EACLIPT aims to strengthen the representation and connection of all psychologists working in mental health across Europe, spanning clinical health psychology, clinical psychology, psychotherapy, and related roles as defined within national contexts. This year is election year! Save the date for the online general Assembly on 17 February 2026, 17:00 CET Our next Executive Board elections will take place via e‑voting during the online General Assembly on Tuesday, 17 February 2026 at 17:00 CET. You will receive the technical details and access instructions by the end of January 2026. Please ensure your membership email is up to date. If you have any questions about voting access, you can contact us directly at  hello@eaclipt.org Your participation is crucial, please participate in the general assembly and vote to help shape EACLIPT’s direction for the coming years. Clinical Psychology in Europe (CPE) Journal Editorial transition Following a process led with the Board, we are very pleased to announce that Marcella Woud and Claudi Bockting have been selected to serve as our new Editors‑in‑Chief of CPE. They will replace the founding editors Winfried Rief and Cornelia Weise and join Nadine Messerli-Bürgy. We extend our warm congratulations to them and our sincere thanks to Winfried Rief and Cornelia Weise for coordinating the transition and for their excellent editorial leadership and unwavering commitment and enthusiasm for CPE since its creation. We look forward to the next editorial chapter in close partnership with our community. I would also like to thank our members and partners for their dedication and collegiality. Your contributions, large and small, are what make EACLIPT a trusted voice and a welcoming hub for our shared mission. With warm regards and best wishes for a productive, connected, and caring 2026, Chantal Martin Soelch EACLIPT President

The next election of the Executive Board of the EACLIPT Association is approaching. This will be conducted as e-voting in an online general assembly scheduled for 17th of February 2026, 5 pm (CET) . You will receive technical details for how to vote by the end of January 2026. The current board members are currently seeking nominations for two open positions : Presidency Secretary Eligibility Any member of EACLIPT can be nominated for the Board. These are the required steps and materials we need to gather from the nominees: A written confirmation of nominee name from two nominating association members An acceptance of nomination by the person being nominated A personal statement describing the candidates: Education and training Areas of interest and professional achievements Your Experience in EACLIPT activities (or relevant activities in similar societies) Your Vision of their contribution to the development of clinical psychology and psychological treatment in Europe. The form and length of this personal statement is not prescribed. Usually it is about 0,5- (max.) 1 page. Board Responsibilities: one meeting in person / year (usually combined with the EACLIPT conferences) 6-9 video meetings per year Working tasks relate to strategic development (e.g. where and how EACLIPT can be involved in European Mental Health Initiatives, networking, conference planning and support in organization for the local host, young scientist initiatives, work on maintaining small member fees, support for open access, and assisting with work around our flagship EACLIPT journal European Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy ) The Board consists of 9 members who share responsibilities and work jointly towards these goals. If you are willing to be nominated and ready to join the Executive board, please send the material from the three points above including your personal statement to the following email address: nina.heinrichs@uni-bielefeld.de 🗓️ Deadline for application: 23 December 2025 We look forward to receiving your nominations!

The journal “Clinical Psychology in Europe” (CPE) searches further colleagues to extend the board of active editors in chief . CPE was founded in 2018 as an e-journal that is accessible for everybody (full open access), and that does not request article processing fees. CPE is the official journal of the European Association of Clinical Psychology and Psychological Treatment , and it is open for submissions of relevance for clinical psychology and psychological treatments. CPE covers all different approaches of evidence-based psychotherapy. CPE is indexed in Pubmed, Scopus, and many other data bases. It received high recognition from our scientific colleagues, and the number of submissions allows to apply rigorous scientific criteria for acceptance of manuscripts. Editors-in-Chief should have an excellent scientific reputation and be well-connected within an international network of scientists. 📅 Deadline for nominations: 30 October 2025 Self-nominations are possible, but people can also nominate colleagues (after informed consent). Nominees should submit their CV and a letter of interest . The final selection will be undertaken in cooperation between the EACLIPT board and the current editors in chief. Nominations should be sent to Prof. Dr. Winfried Rief, e-mail: rief@uni-marburg.de

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Join exclusive events, connect in our Special Interest Groups, and engage in EACLIPTs mission. 🤝 1 2 3 4 5 No events at the moment 1 2 3 4 5 We strive to foster evidence-based Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy across Europe. 🧑🔬800+ More than 800 clinicians and researchers from all across Europe take part in EACLIPT. 🗞️140+ More than 140 articles published in our affiliate journal Clinical Psychology in Europe. 🎓20h+ More than 20 hours of exclusive conversations, keynotes and discussions at EACLIPT TV. Read now → Lea Schumacher, Levente Kriston Research Spotlight Mental Health Professionals’ Attitudes Towards the Network Theory of Mental Disorders Summary The network theory of psychopathology describes mental disorders as a network of interacting symptoms. Mental health professionals' attitudes toward this theory could provide a novel perspective on the theory's validity. Most mental health professionals supported the conceptualization of mental disorders as symptom networks. However, they were critical about the implications of the network theory regarding treatment targets. The fundamental assumptions of the network theory seem to resonate with mental health professionals, while the consequences for the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders were questioned. Implications The results align with previous studies that indicate therapists' interest but also scepticism towards the application of the network approach to clinical practice. While mental health professionals seem to consider symptom interactions in their conceptualization of mental disorders, symptom interactions seem to have less importance for their treatment planning. More evidence on the specifics of the theory and methodological developments is needed before the network approach can be reliably applied to clinical practice. Read now → Sebastian Palmer, Bertram Walter, Christiane Hermann, Rudolf Stark, Andrea Hermann Research Spotlight Structured Diagnostic Interviews (SDI) in Psychotherapy Training: Trainees’ Beliefs About Interviews and Their Relationship to Overall Interview Satisfaction Summary SDIs are widely used in research and recommended for diagnosing mental disorders. However, most psychotherapy trainees encounter SDIs, but their experiences and use are often limited. Trainees’ level of SDI satisfaction is medium on average, but it positively relates to familiarity. Satisfaction is higher when SDIs are viewed as reliable and efficient. The views that SDIs are confusing and threaten the therapeutic relationship raise dissatisfaction. Implications Psychotherapy training programs should provide sufficient opportunity for SDI practice to promote trainee satisfaction. Training providers should address trainees’ beliefs and concerns, underline the advantages of SDIs, and inform them about actual SDI acceptance among patients to resolve prejudice. Trainees’ personality appears to be less relevant to SDI satisfaction, but further investigations are needed. The findings have important implications for overcoming barriers to the use of structured diagnostic interviews. Read now → Thomas Tandrup Lamm, Mimi Yung Mehlsen, Tina Birgitte Wisbech Carstensen, Kaare Bro Wellnitz, Eva Ørnbøl, Thomas Meinertz Dantoft, Per Fink, Marie Weinreich Petersen, Lisbeth Frostholm Research Spotlight Associations and Interactions Between Neuroticism, Adverse Life Events and Health Anxiety: Results From a Large Representative Cohor Summary For the first time, researchers examined the interaction between adverse life events and neuroticism, which are associated with health anxiety. Associations with health anxiety were found for both adverse life events and neuroticism. The size of the association did not differ between illness/death and other types of adversity. Only illness/death related adversity showed a small interaction with neuroticism. Implications Current findings do not support the importance of future studies examining adversity in separate categories, instead of measures of cumulative adversity. Neuroticism demonstrates the strongest association with health anxiety, emphasizing the relevance of dispositional factors and integrating these in the cognitive model of health anxiety. Understanding the relative impact of neuroticism and adverse life events may enhance clinical practices e.g. case formulation, psychoeducation, and psychotherapy. Read now → James Cunningham, Mark Shevlin, Catalina Cerda, Eoin McElroy Research Spotlight ICD-11 Prolonged Grief Disorder, Physical Health, and Somatic Problems: A Systematic Review Summary This systematic review examined the association between ICD-11 Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD) and physical health outcomes in bereaved individuals From 418 screened studies, 18 met inclusion criteria, highlighting links between PGD and somatic distress, insomnia, blood pressure issues, and chronic physical diseases 72% of eligible studies reported significant associations, underscoring the complex relationship between prolonged grief and physical health Implications Clinicians should be aware of the physical health risks associated with PGD and consider integrated care approaches Future research should investigate the biological and psychological mechanisms linking PGD to somatic symptoms Understanding these connections could improve interventions for individuals experiencing prolonged grief. Read now → Verena Semmlinger, Keisuke Takano, Larissa Wolkenstein, Antje Krüger-Gottschalk, Sascha Kuck, Anne Dyer, Andre Pittig, Georg W. Alpers, Thomas Ehring Research Spotlight Dropout From Trauma-Focused Treatment for PTSD in a Naturalistic Setting Summary In a study of 195 adults receiving trauma-focused therapy for PTSD in routine clinical care, the dropout rate was 15.38% Younger age and living alone were significant predictors of higher dropout probability Therapist experience level and gender match had no significant impact on dropout rates Implications Identifying at-risk patients early could help prevent dropout and improve treatment adherence Special attention should be given to younger patients and those living alone in treatment planning Future research should explore additional factors influencing dropout in real-world clinical settings Read now → Jeanine Baartmans, Bonny van Steensel, Loes Pouwel, Tessa Lansu, Reinout Wiers, Susan Bögels, Anke Klein Research Spotlight The Relation Between Social Anxiety and Perceptions of Likeability and Friendship in Adolescents Summary Adolescents with high worry about negative evaluations tend to underestimate their likeability by peers Those with strong avoidance tendencies have fewer friends and are less liked but perceive their likeability more accurately Avoidance behaviors may perpetuate both social anxiety symptoms and negative peer judgments Implications Targeting avoidance behaviors in interventions could improve social outcomes for socially anxious adolescents Enhancing adolescents’ accurate self-perception might foster better peer relationships These findings underline the importance of distinguishing between different social anxiety symptoms when designing treatments Read now → Poul M. Schulte-Frankenfeld, Josefien J. F. Breedvelt, Marlies E. Brouwer, Nadia van der Spek, Guy Bosmans, Claudi L. Bockting Research Spotlight Effectiveness of Attachment-Based Family Therapy for Suicidal Adolescents and Young Adults Summary Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT) aims to repair intrafamiliar ruptures and strengthen caregiver-child bonds to alleviate youth psychopathology A meta-analysis of four RCTs (n = 287) found no significant reduction in suicidal ideation or depressive symptoms compared to controls Limitations include small sample sizes, high heterogeneity, and potential bias in existing studies Implications Clinicians should remain cautious when considering ABFT as stand-alone intervention for suicidal youth Larger, well-powered trials are necessary to establish clearer evidence on ABFT's effectiveness Family-centered approaches remain promising but require further validation through rigorous research Read now → Carina Tudor-Sfetea, Raluca Topciu Research Spotlight A Systematic Review of Evidence-Based Cognitive and/or Behavioural Interventions Targeting Mental Health in the LGBTQ+ Community Summary LGBTQ+ individuals are at a higher risk of developing mental health issues due to minority stress, coupled with problematic access to healthcare services. This systematic review examined 16 studies to explore the effectiveness of cognitive and behavioral interventions aimed at improving mental health outcomes in LGBTQ+ populations. Although the interventions showed promising results, especially for reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, emotion regulation issues, and internalized homophobia, all studies showed a high or critical risk of bias. Despite positive effects, there is limited, heterogeneous research in this area, with concerns about publication bias and study inclusion criteria. Implications Future clinical efforts should incorporate affirmative and holistic approaches that cater specifically to LGBTQ+ needs. There is a need for more consistency in research methodologies and a focus on underserved LGBTQ+ populations, especially regarding intersectionality. Healthcare providers should emphasize the development of generic therapeutic competencies alongside LGBTQ+ affirmative practices. More detailed investigations into intervention mechanisms of change are recommended to improve their effectiveness and applicability in these populations. Read now → Miguel M. Gonçalves, Wolfgang Lutz, Brian Schwartz, João Tiago Oliveira, Suoma E. Saarni, Orya Tishby, Julian A. Rubel, Jan R. Boehnke, Adrian Montesano, Dario Paiva, Davide Ceridono, Emmanuelle Zech, Jochem Willemsen, Samuli I. Saarni, Katarina Kompan Erzar, Luís Janeiro, Omar C. G. Gelo, Paula Errázuriz, Pawel Holas, Rafał Styła, Tatjana Rožič, Tom Rosenström, Vera Békés, Zsolt Unoka, Michael Barkham Research Spotlight Developing a European Psychotherapy Consortium (EPoC): Scientific Objectives and Logistical Challenges Summary The European Psychotherapy Consortium ( https://www.psychotherapyresearch.org/page/EPoC ) is working to unify data collection across European clinics to enhance evidence-based psychological therapy research. A survey identified 87 different outcome measures used in routine care, complicating data sharing and analysis. The Emotional and Psychological Outcome (EPO-1) measure has been adopted and translated into 11 languages for widespread use. Implications Standardizing outcome measures like the EPO-1 will improve data sharing and analysis across European countries. Routine outcome monitoring with EPO-1 supports better clinical decision-making and research. Future efforts will focus on refining common metrics and fostering collaboration across clinics and researchers. Read now → Eva Heim, Sebastian Burchert, Mirëlinda Shala, Anna Hoxha, Marco Kaufmann, Arlinda Cerga Pashoja, Naser Morina, Michael P. Schaub, Christine Knaevelsrud, Andreas Maercker Research Spotlight Effect of Cultural Adaptation of a Smartphone-Based Self-Help Programme on Its Acceptability and Efficacy: Randomized Controlled Trial Summary An online self-help intervention for the treatment of depression was adapted to Albanians’ cultural concepts of distress. In a randomized controlled trial among Albanian-speaking immigrants in Switzerland and Germany, two levels of cultural adaptations (surface vs. deep structure adaptation) were compared. Recruitment was slow, and drop-out rates were high. No difference was found between the two levels of adaptations with regard to acceptance. Implications Including ethnic minorities in randomised controlled trials is desirable, but the current study revealed large difficulties with recruitment and adherence to the intervention. Cultural factors impacting recruitment strategies should be examined. To better understand the reasons for the challenges faced during this RCT, a qualitative analysis was conducted ( https://doi.org/10.32872/cpe.12887 ). Read now → Winfried Rief, Stefan G. Hofmann, Max Berg, Miriam K. Forbes, Diego A. Pizzagalli, Johannes Zimmermann, Eiko Fried, Geoffrey M. Reed Research Spotlight Do We Need a Novel Framework for Classifying Psychopathology? A Discussion Paper Summary Currently, the ICD-11 and DSM-5 are the leading systems for the classification of mental disorders. However, other frameworks have been proposed to supplement or even replace the ICD and the DSM, raising many questions regarding clinical utility, scientific relevance, and, at the core, how best to conceptualize mental disorders. Implications We introduce: · the Hierarchical Taxonomy of Psychopathology (HiTOP), · the Research Domain Criteria (RDoC) · systems and network approaches · process-based approaches · a new approach to the classification of personality disorders. 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Research Clinical Psychologist 80% King's College London IoPPN Duration 6 years Field of activity This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new Wellcome Trust funded Discovery Award to examine prediction of clinical outcome. A key psychological mechanism that maintains anxiety is the tendency to generate negative interpretations of unclear or ambiguous information (known as interpretation bias). We have developed a novel online intervention using cognitive bias modification of interpretations (CBM-I) to ‘train’ people with anxiety problems to develop a more helpful cognitive bias to generate positive interpretations, which effectively reduces anxiety and depression. This low-intensity intervention is straightforward, accessible and can be offered at scale. In the current project we will use cognitive, genetic, clinical and demographic information to predict clinical outcome at the end of the CBM-I intervention and at follow up. This is something people with lived of anxiety have told us that they would like, to help inform their decisions selecting a treatment option. Job Responsibilities Specifically, in this project we will adapt and tailor the intervention for people suffering from anxiety who have different ethnic identities. The research programme will involve a large-scale study to examine prediction of individuals’ outcome from a course of CBM-I. The study will recruit 4300 anxious people to complete CBM-I intervention developed by Hirsch et al 2021 that involves 12 online sessions, each around 20 minutes long, completed over four weeks. The successful candidate will be a clinically qualified psychologist who has clinical experience working with people with anxiety. They will be able to support people with lived experience of anxiety who will be contributing to the research. They will also have experience supervising others working with anxious individuals, and on the management of risk. They will have excellent communication and presentation skills, together with an ability to organise and motivate others. They will demonstrate enthusiasm, innovation and leadership when faced with challenges and will provide strategic, tactical and clinical input in the project. The project has co-design embedded within it, and the post holder will take a lead on this. They will take a lead role in refining the intervention, working closely with people with lived experience of anxiety, leading on public and patient involvement and engagement activities, dissemination, policy labs with stakeholders and contribute to a range of other dissemination and implementation planning activities. The successful candidate will be part of Prof Colette Hirsch’s Cognition in Emotional Disorders and Resilience group, at the Department of Psychology. They will also work closely with other members of the Wellcome Discovery award team at KCL, led by Prof Thalia Eley who runs the Emotional Development, Intervention and Treatment (EDIT) Lab, KCL. The post holder could register for a part time PhD if they wish. This is a part time post (80% FTE), and you will be offered a fixed term contract until 30/06/2030. Requirements To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria 1. Degree in psychology at least at 2.i level or higher and be a Clinical Psychologist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent. 2. Registered (or option to register before start date) with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist, and evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC. 3. Good understanding of issues around equality, diversity and inclusion, along with experience of PPIE involvement in clinical service planning or research and dissemination. 4. Promotion of effective multi-disciplinary team working using a flexible, adaptable team-working attitude, with an ability to supervise and monitor a team with tact and diplomacy. 5. Ability to use initiative, to prioritise work, to predict, identify and resolve problems that are critical to a large-scale study and plan strategically to avoid them. As well as an ability to maintain concentration, show attention to detail and have high standards of accuracy in all aspects of work. 6. Excellent interpersonal skills, report and scientific writing skills, ability to persuade and deliver information effectively through presentations. 7. Experience of recruiting and conducting high quality clinically relevant research. 8. Experience conducting high quality CBT with a range of individuals with anxiety. 9. For Clinical Psychologist 2: Worked as a Clinical Psychologist providing support and supervision to less experienced clinical psychologists 10. For Clinical Psychologist 2: A number of high-quality publications 11. For Clinical Psychologist 2: Experience of leadership alongside undertaking complex clinical work Desirable criteria 1. A PhD in Psychology or related discipline. 2. Experience using digital psychological interventions in clinical work and/or conducting research related to digital interventions (particularly cognitive bias modification). 3. Experience of designing and conducting high quality experimental research related to anxiety. 4. Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic meetings. Starting Date 01/12/2024 Salary £51,974 - £71,857 per annum pro rata For more information See link How to apply? Online Deadline for application 26.08.2024 Document The button does not work if there are no file included with the Open Position https://www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/090927-research-clinical-psychologist Previous Item Next Item

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