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A methodologic approach to crisis therapy.
American Journal of Psychotherapy
|January 1, 1975
Summary
Brief psychotherapy can effectively resolve patient issues, challenging the myth that long-term therapy is always necessary. This approach empowers therapists to facilitate significant patient change efficiently.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychotherapy Research
Background:
- A prevalent belief suggests psychotherapy requires extensive duration for patient problem resolution.
- This notion creates resistance to adopting time-limited therapeutic models.
Purpose of the Study:
- To challenge the misconception that lengthy therapy is essential for patient progress.
- To provide a framework and methods for effective brief psychotherapy.
- To enable therapists to achieve meaningful patient change within limited sessions.
Main Methods:
- The paper presents a theoretical rationale for brief psychotherapy.
- It outlines a practical methodology for implementing time-limited therapeutic interventions.
- Focuses on therapist capacity to drive change efficiently.
Main Results:
- Meaningful patient change is achievable within brief psychotherapy.
- The proposed methodology supports efficient therapeutic outcomes.
- Therapist skill is key to successful brief interventions.
Conclusions:
- Brief psychotherapy is a viable and effective treatment modality.
- Overcoming the "time mythology" is crucial for wider adoption.
- Therapists can be trained to maximize impact in limited sessions.