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Single-session psychotherapy

W J Rockwell, R S Pinkerton

    American Journal of Psychotherapy
    |January 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    Single psychotherapy sessions can yield favorable outcomes, as supported by historical reports and case examples. This suggests brief interventions may be effective for specific patient needs and therapist approaches.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Psychotherapy Research

    Background:

    • Historical reports document positive results from single psychotherapy sessions.
    • The efficacy of brief therapeutic interventions remains an area of interest.

    Observation:

    • Case vignettes illustrate scenarios where one psychotherapy session proves sufficient.
    • Patient characteristics and therapist attitudes are explored in relation to brief therapy outcomes.

    Findings:

    • A collection of literature supports the effectiveness of single-session psychotherapy.
    • Specific patient profiles and therapist stances may predict success in brief interventions.

    Implications:

    • Findings suggest that single-session psychotherapy can be a viable treatment option.
  • Further research into patient selection and therapist factors could optimize brief therapy effectiveness.