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Psychotherapy for personal growth? A multicultural and multitheoretical exploration
Katie Aafjes-van Doorn1, Cristian Garay2, Ignacio Etchebarne3
1Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University, Bronx, New York.
Objective:
This paper reports on a focus-group discussion of four expert psychotherapy researchers facilitated at an international conference from the Society of Psychotherapy Research. A discussion was facilitated to explore their perspectives on psychotherapy practices of personal growth (intentionally working towards a strengthened sense of autonomy, mastery, and self-acceptance) in different countries (United States, Canada, Argentina, and Chile) and different modalities (psychoanalysis, humanistic therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy).
Methods:
Following the conference, the audio recording of this discussion was transcribed and analyzed using consensual qualitative research methods.
Results:
Six domains were identified; definition of personal growth, mental health care systems, psychotherapy practice, psychotherapy research, client and therapist characteristics, and social stigma.
Results:
Six domains were identified; definition of personal growth, mental health care systems, psychotherapy practice, psychotherapy research, client and therapist characteristics, and social stigma.
Conclusion:
Future research examining the cost-effectiveness and benefits of psychotherapy for personal growth is warranted. Building on the six domains, specific future research projects on the evidence-based practice of psychotherapy for personal growth are suggested.
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