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Obtaining consensus in psychotherapy: What holds us back?

Marvin R Goldfried1

  • 1Department of Psychology.

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Summary

Psychotherapy lacks a scientific consensus due to numerous schools of thought and a gap between research and practice. This article identifies impediments to consensus in psychotherapy and suggests solutions for a unified approach.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Psychotherapy Research

Background:

  • The field of psychotherapy, over a century old, remains preparadigmatic with no scientific consensus.
  • It is characterized by a proliferation of diverse theoretical orientations and schools of thought.
  • A significant disconnect exists between psychotherapy research and its application in clinical settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key impediments hindering consensus within the field of psychotherapy.
  • To propose actionable suggestions for overcoming these obstacles and fostering a more unified approach.
  • To address the tendency for rediscovering or reinventing existing contributions in psychotherapy.

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  • The study provides a critical analysis of the current state of psychotherapy.
  • It reviews existing literature and clinical observations to identify barriers to consensus.

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  • The article synthesizes these findings to offer recommendations for future development.

    • Main Results:

    • Key impediments include a lack of a unifying theoretical framework and a persistent gap between research and practice.
    • The field's emphasis on novelty often leads to the repetition of past discoveries.
    • Diverse conceptualizations and numerous schools of thought contribute to fragmentation.

    Conclusions:

    • Achieving consensus in psychotherapy requires addressing the fragmentation caused by numerous schools and the research-practice gap.
    • Future efforts should focus on integrating existing knowledge and promoting evidence-based practices.
    • A more cohesive and scientifically grounded approach to psychotherapy is essential for its advancement.