theoretical model (How does change occur? How can positive change be facilitated?)
“types” of psychotherapy: psychotherapies are based on theoretical models of personality, development, and psychopathology in people; different models lead to different treatment approaches, e.g., “behavioral”, “psychodynamic”
psychodynamic/relationship oriented
cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)
eclectic and specialized treatment approaches
transtheoretical, integrative, and wholistic approaches
substance abuse treatment, EMDR, DBT
evidence of effectiveness (much of the effectiveness literature is based on research with adult populations)
Does psychotherapy work? (short answer: “yes” but we have many questions)
As measured by customer satisfaction?
As measured by therapist rating of symptom improvement?
As measured by “objective outcome” (return to work, success in school, etc.)?
“Which type of psychotherapy is best for who with what kind of problem?” (we’re still working on this)
common factors (shared aspects to all effective therapies)