This issue of Phenomena Journal presents a diverse set of contributions at the intersection of clinical psychology, psychotherapy, and applied research, highlighting innovative approaches to mental health, human development, and therapeutic practice.
In particular, in this issue, we present a pilot protocol study on Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) aimed at enhancing flow and performance in basketball players during the final season. The article addresses the integration of mindfulness and sport psychology, showing how contemplative practices may foster resilience, concentration, and optimal performance under competitive pressure.
We also present an article exploring Gestalt psychotherapy in the treatment of premature ejaculation. By combining clinical insights with experiential methods, the paper sheds light on psychotherapeutic pathways that address sexual dysfunction through awareness, body-centered interventions, and relational dynamics.
Another contribution presents an original qualitative research study on the Enneagram of personality. Through phenomenological and Grounded Theory analysis of autobiographical narratives, the study uncovers relational vectors, modes of love, and character functions, illustrating the Enneagram’s potential as both a heuristic and clinical tool.
Lastly, a research protocol in Gestalt Play Therapy is proposed, showing a validated checklist for measuring therapeutic effectiveness. This contribution responds to the need for shared, evidence-based methodologies in Play Therapy, offering practitioners and researchers a replicable framework for clinical assessment.
Finally, the issue closes with an editorial reflection on adolescent identity in the digital age. “Between Pixels and Skin” examines how immersive social media and online environments shape the individuation process of Generation Z, raising critical questions for clinicians about virtual identities, self-presentation, and the risks of “repost identity.”
Together, these five contributions reflect the journal’s commitment to advancing integrative, context-sensitive, and empirically grounded approaches in psychotherapy, psychopathology, and applied psychological sciences.