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  • Psychology
  • Psychotherapy research
  • Clinical psychology training

Background:

  • Current psychotherapy education is fragmented by distinct theoretical 'schools' (e.g., cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic).
  • Strong adherence to specific traditions impedes scientifically-based advancements in psychotherapy.
  • A need exists for a more unified and evidence-based approach to psychotherapy training and practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically review current issues in psychotherapy education and propose a pathway for improvement.
  • To advocate for a paradigm shift in psychotherapy training from theoretical frameworks to a competence-based model.
  • To enhance the scientific development and efficacy of psychological interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Selective literature review using Web of Science (keywords: psychotherapy, meta-analysis, competence).
  • Analysis of existing publications on psychotherapy education and practice.
  • Synthesis of findings to propose a new categorization and training model.

Main Results:

  • Psychological interventions should be recategorized based on addressed mechanisms and subgoals (skills acquisition, relationship patterns, motive clarification).
  • Therapist training should focus on developing specific competences for these categories, rather than adherence to a single theoretical school.
  • Evidence-based mechanisms and processes of mental disorders should guide treatment selection and personalization.

Conclusions:

  • A shift towards a competence-based model, informed by basic psychological science, is crucial for advancing psychotherapy.
  • This requires better integration of basic science, research on treatment subgoals, and theory-overarching optimization of treatments.
  • New training programs are needed to equip psychotherapists with optimized competences for personalized and effective interventions.