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Expertise in Psychotherapy: An Elusive Goal?

Authors :
Tracey, Terence J.
Wampold, Bruce E.
Lichtenberg, James W.
Goodyear, Rodney K.
Source :
American Psychologist. Apr2014, Vol. 69 Issue 3, p218-229. 12p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The article discusses the difficulties in developing expertise in psychotherapy and proposes a model of outcome information usage as a means of developing expertise. The topics discussed include the definitions of expertise, barriers to achieving expertise, avoidance of hindsight bias during practice, and systematic use of client feedback for development of expertise.

Subjects

Subjects :
*PATIENT-professional relations
*HEALTH outcome assessment
*PROFESSIONAL employee training
*PROFESSIONS
*PSYCHOLOGY
*PSYCHOTHERAPY
*THEORY

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0003066X
Volume :
69
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
American Psychologist
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
95677281
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1037/a0035099
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