Impressions from authors and psychologists

What Readers Say About the book

A model of psychotherapy that makes the client understand the importance of time. A psychotherapy approach that gives special weight to intrapersonal and interpersonal communication, helps to identify the life goals and values spirituality. It is a new way of finding internal cohesion—rest, serenity, health, and mental wellbeing.

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RATING

The book addresses three key issues: explaining human adaptive functioning and psychopathology, offering a structured intervention framework, and achieving "internal cohesion" as both a goal and a sustained state of mind. The simplicity and practicality of the approach, coupled with easy-to-apply techniques, make it a valuable resource for current and future psychotherapists.

Prof. Dr. Aliriza Arënliu, University of Prishtina, Kosovo

Certainly, each theory of psychotherapy has its own practical component, which is implemented in the psychotherapist-client relationship. Dr. Uka provides clear guidelines on where to intervene when working with clients. He also lists ten (10) psychotherapy phases of internal cohesion, thus constantly offering information for what is called "a process" and "content" in psychotherapy. These phases are concrete steps in designing a psychotherapeutic process, guiding the therapist, step-by-step, in conceptualizing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the whole process and content of psychotherapy.

Prof. Asoc. Dashamir BËRXULLI

Internal cohesion psychotherapy is a well-organized approach, first as a theorical model then as an applied psychotherapy. Plenty of techniques that are used to achieve the final aim of psychotherapy (achievement of internal cohesion for the client) are a further enrichment of this approach. An innovative element in this approach is that the emphasize of time element. From clinical work, there are clear insights that time segments are associated. The past affects the present and the perspective for the future.

MA. Lirie LOKAJ, group and family therapist

This approach brings many innovations in its field, but the main one, in my opinion, is that the basis of this theory is empirical. Prof. Uka has successfully demonstrated time continuity between the past, the present, and the future. Thus, bringing the four factors into a single plan gives you assurance when facing the client in a therapeutical environment, since the issue the client brings into therapy should be systemized into one of the systems described in this theory: intrapersonal, interpersonal, professional, or spiritual.

PhD. Naim TELAKU – clinical psychologist

The theory and psychotherapy of internal cohesion will teach you a lot: it will give you the courage to talk about emotional storms and darkness that accompany psychological problems, it will teach you to love and accept yourself, recall memories and events and give them meaning, it will inspire you to find the courage to live and not only to survive, and it will encourage you to talk about dilemmas, sleepless nights, sorrow, and grieve!

Tana Aliaj, psychologist

Internal Cohesion Psychotherapy (ICP) uniquely integrates time and dynamic relationships within a client’s ecology, addressing personal, interpersonal, professional, and spiritual influences. This holistic approach fills a significant gap in health and clinical psychology by acknowledging the realistic interactions between individuals and their environments.

Nora Wiium, PhD, Professor of Developmental Psychology, University of Bergen, Norway

Internal Cohesion Psychotherapy assists individuals in creating a comprehensive, cohesive, and consistent personal narrative. This approach helps clients make sense of their experiences across different times and relationships, ultimately transforming their lives into fulfilling histories. …. By fostering a meaningful and satisfying life story, ICP promotes psychological well-being and personal growth.

Biljana Gjoneska, PhD, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy, and Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts, North Macedonia

With rising mental health challenges, Internal Cohesion Therapy offers an integrative, person- centered approach…. guiding clients from accepting past experiences to building healthy present relationships and setting realistic future expectations. Its empirical validation and effectiveness in treating anxiety and depression make it a valuable addition to psychotherapy practices.

Dr. Ana Kozina, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Arts, University of Maribor, Slovenia

Its innovative approach, supported by empirical research, has shown positive effects in treating anxiety and depression in southeastern Europe. By integrating theoretical foundations with practical applications, …. ICP enhances the diversity and effectiveness of psychotherapeutic interventions.

Prof. Dr. Peter Kramer, Department of General Psychology, University of Padua, Italy

Dr. Fitim Uka's research introduces Internal Cohesion Psychotherapy as a novel integrative approach that effectively addresses various aspects of human functioning over time. …. Focusing on depression and anxiety among youth, ICP integrates developmental assets and holistic system considerations, showing promising results in reducing symptoms.

Prof. Dr. Bin-Bin Chen, Psychology Department, Fudan University, Shanghai, China

Internal Cohesion Theory and Psychotherapy provide a transformative perspective for psychotherapists, offering a holistic understanding of human behavior. Its comprehensive ICP approach is essential for professional training programs …. and effectively addresses global mental health needs with sensitivity and depth.

Prof. Tana Aliaj, Department of Psychology and Pedagogy, University of Tirana, Albania

The Internal Cohesion Psychotherapy model emphasizes the importance of time and systemic relationships in achieving mental well-being. By focusing on intrapersonal and interpersonal communication, life goals, and spirituality, …. ICP offers a new pathway to internal peace, health, and psychological resilience.

Delia Stefenel, PhD, Assistant Professor, "Lucian Blaga" University of Sibiu, Romania

Internal Cohesion Psychotherapy presents a coherent and comprehensive eclectic model that unifies various therapeutic methods with a solid theoretical foundation. This approach provides therapists with a broad perspective, eliminating the randomness of method selection …. and fulfilling a crucial need for consistency in therapeutic practice.

Prof. Ümit Savaş Taşkesen, University Necmettin Erbakan, Turkey

Internal Cohesion Psychotherapy emphasizes the significance of time and the balance between intrapersonal and interpersonal communication. It recognizes life goals and spirituality, offering a new method …. to achieve internal peace, health, and mental well-being.

Lirie Lokaj, Family Therapist

Impressions from Clients

Now, after therapy, I value myself more. I've started to think differently, as I had never put myself first before.

It had a huge impact on me. Now, I'm able to help myself when I feel bad—I don’t just let myself fall back into that pit.

Therapy calmed me down.

I feel stronger.

In a very short time, I noticed big changes in myself.

I never thought I could manage—it all seemed impossible and out of reach. But now, I know it possible. It just takes some effort and support.

I can say it was a completely new experience for me, but at the same time, it definitely made me feel better every time I came to therapy.

Psychotherapy points out aspects of yourself that you didn’t know—or maybe you did know, but just hadn’t thought about deeply."

Therapy had a significant impact—ever since I started, I've felt more motivated, especially after feeling so low.

Now, I see everything much more clearly. I try to appreciate even the smallest things, no matter how little they are.

Therapy helped motivate me to feel better about myself, to approach people more positively, and to find the drive to study at university—something I couldn’t manage on my own before.

I truly believe it would be amazing if everyone had the chance to visit a psychologist. I think it brings huge relief.

I felt very comfortable—I was able to express myself easily, and that helped me better understand what’s going on inside me.

I was amazed by the experience of therapy—just having someone listen to you without any judgment or criticism.

Professor Fitim is very kind—he helped me a lot during a really difficult time. When someone validates your feelings, it truly makes a difference.

It was the best decision I’ve ever made. I just love the feeling—I feel so comfortable.

Therapy had a very positive impact on me; it always gave me a new perspective.

I’m really happy that I started psychotherapy. It’s helping me a lot—especially in challenging myself with new situations I had been thinking about but never dared to try.

I leave each session with a clear head and that feels amazing.