Andreas Larsson

Universitetslektor|Senior Lecturer

Professional title: Senior Lecturer
Academic title: Senior Lecturer
Other title: Lic. Psychologist
Area of responsibility: Clinical Psychology
Telephone: +46 (0)10-1427919
Email: andreas.b.larsson@miun.se
Visitor address: Kunskapens väg 1
Room number: P1114
Location: Östersund

Employed at the subject:

Psychology

Department:

Department of Psychology and Social Work (PSO)

Other information

Background and Academic Path: My journey in psychology began at Stockholm University, where I completed my Psychologist degree. Pursuing further specialization, I earned my PhD at Swansea University under the guidance of Louise McHugh, with a year of enriching experience at UCD Dublin. This path, though not always straightforward, has been filled with valuable lessons and experiences that continually shape my approach to teaching and research.

Research and Teaching: As a member of the faculty at Mid Sweden University, my focus lies in Process-Based CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Relational Frame Theory. I am deeply interested in exploring how these approaches can enhance psychological well-being. In my classes, I aim to create an environment that fosters curiosity and critical thinking, encouraging students to explore the complexities of psychological theories and practices.

Professional Contributions: I've had the privilege of contributing to the field of psychology through various roles. As the former President of the Swedish Chapter of the ACBS and a board member of the ACBS Foundation, I've been involved in promoting contextual behavioral science. My participation in the Swedish Association for Psychologists, particularly in the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Special Interest Group, reflects my commitment to the practical application of psychological research.

Personal Motivation: My professional journey is driven by a desire to help individuals lead meaningful lives. I find great joy in tackling theoretically complex and challenging scientific problems, believing that these efforts can significantly impact mental health and well-being. It's this passion for meaningful impact that I hope to impart to my students and colleagues.

Research projects

Current

Psychological Aspects of Impostor Syndrome

Publications

Articles in journals
Books
Chapters in books
Conference papers

Articles in journals

Tabrizi, F. , Larsson, A. , Grönvall, H. , Söderstrand, L. , Hallén, E. , Champoux-Larsson, M. , Lundgren, T. , Sundström, F. & et al. (2023). Psychometric Evaluation of the Swedish Multidimensional Psychological Flexibility Inventory (MPFI). Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, vol. 52: 4, pp. 295-316.

Larsson, A. , Hartley, S. & McHugh, L. (2022). A randomised controlled trial of brief web-based acceptance and commitment Therapy on the general mental health, depression, anxiety and stress of college Students. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, vol. 24, pp. 10-17.

Moran, O. , Larsson, A. & McHugh, L. (2021). Investigating cognitive fusion, mindfulness and experiential avoidance in relation to psychosis-like symptoms in the general population. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, vol. 21: June, pp. 136-143.

Duff, H. , Larsson, A. & Mchugh, L. (2016). Evaluations of self-referential thoughts and their association with components of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, vol. 5: 1, pp. 39-47.

Larsson, A. , Hooper, N. , Osborne, L. A. , Bennett, P. & McHugh, L. (2016). Using Brief Cognitive Restructuring and Cognitive Defusion Techniques to Cope With Negative Thoughts. Behavior Modification, vol. 40: 3, pp. 452-482.

Books

Hooper, N. & Larsson, A. (2015). The Research Journey of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Nature Publishing Group

Chapters in books

Larsson, A. & Johnson, R. (2018). Acceptance and commitment therapy and training in forensic settings. In Emerging and Advanced Technologies in Diverse Forensic Sciences. Routledge.

Lundgren, T. & Larsson, A. (2018). Values Choice and Clarification. In Process-based CBT. New Harbinger Publications.

Conference papers

Larsson, A. (2023). Learning and Teaching Process Based Approaches to Therapy – Reflections from the Field. In Association for Contextual Behavioural Science 2023 World Conference.

Larsson, A. (2023). Stepping back AND reappraising : A functional contextual approach to moving from cognitive modification to acceptance and defusion strategies with flexibility and purpose. Paper presented at the Association for Contextual Behavior Science 2023 World conference, Nicosia, Cyprys, 24-28 July, 2023

Larsson, A. (2022). Defusion for impostor syndrome. In Psychological Flexibility and Experiences of burnout, imposter syndrome and vicarious trauma in the workplace.

Larsson, A. (2022). In the land of the pedants Giordano Bruno is injeopardy!. In Ignite Session 1.

Olterman, E. & Larsson, A. (2019). Compassionate Mind Training for informalcaregivers of cancer patients : A pilot study. In Increases in quality of life usingnovel third-wave treatment forcancer for sufferers and informal carers.

Borushok, J. & Larsson, A. (2019). Stepping back AND reappraising : A beginners guide to moving from cognitivemodification to acceptance and defusionstrategies. Paper presented at the ACBS World Conference 17