A critical evaluation of the state-of-the-art in psychotherapy outcome research

Author(s): Goldfried, M. R.

Journal/Book: Psychotherapy. 1996; 33: 3900 E Camelback Rd #200, Phoenix, AZ 85018. Amer Psychological Assoc, Div Psychotherapy. 171-180.

Abstract: Results from recent large-scale psychotherapy outcome studies have prompted efforts to manualize clinical practice. To many, the use of empirically validated manualized treatments for clients with specific DSM disorders represents the current state-of-the-art in the field. Despite these efforts, we argue that attempts to manualize clinical practice are premature. In this article, we review the current state-of-the-art and critique the manualization movement with a consideration of current clinical practices and recent findings from the field of psychotherapy process research.

Note: Article MR Goldfried, SUNY Stony Brook, Dept Psychol, Stony Brook, NY 11794 USA

Keyword(s): DEPRESSION; BEHAVIOR

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