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The therapist-client relationship, computerized self-help and active therapy ingredients.
1Clinical and Health Psychology, University of Edinburgh, Old Medical School, Teviot Place, Edinburgh. david.peck@ed.ac.uk
Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy
|December 1, 2009
Summary
A strong therapist-client relationship benefits psychological therapy outcomes. Computer-guided cognitive behaviour therapy (CCBT) shows comparable results, suggesting common factors are key in all therapy types.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychotherapy Research
Background:
- A strong therapist-client relationship is linked to positive psychological therapy outcomes.
- Computer-guided cognitive behaviour therapy (CCBT) demonstrates outcomes as effective as traditional therapy, despite minimal face-to-face interaction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To reconcile the findings on the importance of the therapist-client relationship with the efficacy of CCBT.
- To explore the role of common factors in both conventional and computer-guided therapies.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and theoretical analysis.
- Examination of the common factors debate in psychotherapy.
- Reconstruction of the therapist-client relationship model.
Main Results:
- Common factors are likely as significant in CCBT as in conventional therapy.
- The therapist-client relationship can be viewed as a conduit for therapeutic factors.
Conclusions:
- The efficacy of CCBT does not negate the importance of the therapeutic relationship.
- Understanding common factors and their delivery mechanisms is crucial for optimizing all forms of psychological treatment.
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