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The common factors model: implications for transtheoretical clinical social work practice
Mark Cameron1, Elizabeth King Keenan
1Department of Social Work, Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven 06515, USA. cameronm3@southernct.edu
Social Work
|January 15, 2010
Summary
The common factors model offers social workers an empirically supported framework to navigate complex demands and enhance practice effectiveness. This transtheoretical approach focuses on conditions, processes, and strategies for positive outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Social Work Practice
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Direct practice social workers face increasing professional, organizational, and regulatory demands.
- Diminished resources and public support challenge social welfare services in the U.S.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the common factors model as a conceptual foundation for social work practice.
- To provide an empirically supported framework for addressing practice challenges.
Main Methods:
- The study describes the common factors model.
- It expands the conceptualization of change ingredients beyond practice strategies.
Main Results:
- Common factors are conditions and processes that positively influence outcomes across practice theories.
- The model includes conditions, processes, and practice strategies.
Conclusions:
- The common factors model offers an accessible and effective approach for direct practice social workers.
- It supports effective practice by focusing on all involved and key change ingredients.
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