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Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy This article explores some potential mis-understandings involving psychotherapy research, profes-sional practice, training, and public policy. Because psy-chotherapy is not a physical or chemical form of “medical” treatment, research methods commonly used to establish the “safety and efficacy” of drugs are considered largely inappropriate. Instead, it is proposed that psychotherapy be regarded as a specialized human relationship that a skilled therapist develops, maintains, and manages with therapeutic intent. The goal is the promotion of learning within an interpersonal context. Some implications of this position are discussed. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png American Psychologist American Psychological Association

Psychotherapy

Strupp, Hans H.
American Psychologist , Volume 41 (2): 11 – Feb 1, 1986
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American Psychological Association
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Copyright © 1986 American Psychological Association
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0003-066x
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1935-990X
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10.1037/0003-066X.41.2.120
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Abstract

This article explores some potential mis-understandings involving psychotherapy research, profes-sional practice, training, and public policy. Because psy-chotherapy is not a physical or chemical form of “medical” treatment, research methods commonly used to establish the “safety and efficacy” of drugs are considered largely inappropriate. Instead, it is proposed that psychotherapy be regarded as a specialized human relationship that a skilled therapist develops, maintains, and manages with therapeutic intent. The goal is the promotion of learning within an interpersonal context. Some implications of this position are discussed.

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Published: Feb 1, 1986

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