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A reflection on the blending of person-centered therapy and solution-focused therapy
1OISE/University of Toronto.
Abstract:
This article provides a commentary on the article by Cepeda and Davenport (2006; see record 2006-05485-001) that proposes an integration of solution-focused and person-centered therapy. The commonalities of each approach are highlighted as well as the differences. The primary argument of the article is that the process orientation of person-centered therapy may conflict with the goals of solution-focused therapy. Markers for identifying when each approach might be appropriate are identified and the implications for the therapeutic alliance of combining the two approaches are discussed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2011 APA, all rights reserved).
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