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1Department of Education and Human Services, Lehigh University.
Abstract:
Four articles address aspects of psychotherapy training and the ways in which training can enhance psychotherapist development. In this article, the author reviews the suppositions and contentions made by these authors, identifies common themes, offers critical comment, and provides perspectives, albeit personally biased, on these articles. In addition, propositions regarding the effectiveness and ineffectiveness of psychotherapy training are offered as well as future directions in examining the adequacy of psychotherapy training. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved).
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