Perspectives on psychotherapy integration: Outcome research on psychotherapy integration

A principle-based approach to integration provides a framework for identifying common change processes that may exist among different theoretical orientations. This chapter identifies five change principles that are common across orientations and are supported by outcome research: fostering the patient’s hope, positive expectations, and motivation; facilitating the therapeutic alliance; increasing the patient’s awareness and insight; encouraging corrective experiences; and emphasizing ongoing reality testing. By focusing on these change principles, therapists have the flexibility to select a variety of techniques that are responsive to the client’s individual needs and preferences. The chapter also provides examples of techniques that support each principle and illustrates principle-based psychotherapy with a case example. The authors concludes by reviewing the research evidence and suggesting future directions for this approach.

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Outcome Research on Psychotherapy Integration

Handbook of Psychotherapy Integration ◽

10.1093/med:psych/9780195165791.003.0022 ◽

2005 ◽

pp. 459-493 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Michele A. Schottenbauer ◽

Carol R. Glass ◽

Diane B. Arnkoff

Keyword(s):

Empirical Research ◽

Outcome Research ◽

Psychotherapy Integration ◽

Individual Psychotherapy ◽

Integrative Psychotherapy

Chapter 22 reviews the existing outcome literature on psychotherapy integration, discusses the difficulties inherent in conducting this research, and suggests future possibilities. It primarily focuses on individual psychotherapy, with a brief review on literature of family, couples, and group modalities. Additionally, most of these treatments are for adults, as very little empirical research exists on integrative psychotherapy therapy for children. Although much of the treatment for children may be eclectic for pragmatic reasons, it is rarely identified as such.

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Integrative Psychotherapy with Children

Handbook of Psychotherapy Integration ◽

10.1093/med-psych/9780190690465.003.0016 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 341-356

Author(s):

Athena A. Drewes ◽

John W. Seymour

Keyword(s):

Outcome Research ◽

Developmental Trajectories ◽

Cognitive Styles ◽

Common Factors ◽

Psychological Disorders ◽

Psychotherapy Integration ◽

Individualized Treatment ◽

Future Directions ◽

Or Practice ◽

Environmental Considerations

Children’s psychological disorders are complex and multidetermined, compounded by emerging cognitive styles, self-concepts, developmental trajectories, and environmental considerations that result in unique clinical demands. Consequently, child psychotherapy requires a broader conceptualization and individualized treatment. This chapter examines psychotherapy integration in working with children. The use of integrative treatments is central to children, although it is neither clearly identified nor well developed in research or practice. The authors examine assimilative, theoretical, and technical integration as well as common factors in treating children. A case example, a review of outcome research, and forecasts of future directions conclude the chapter.

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