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Page 1: CLIENTS’ PERCEPTIONSboliveira.weebly.com/uploads/8/3/3/2/8332701/evaluating_therapies.pdf · CLIENTS’ PERCEPTIONS There are many debates about whether psychotherapy is actually
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CLIENTS’ PERCEPTIONSThere are many debates about whether psychotherapy is actually effectiveNearly 90% of surveyed clients believe it has a positive effect. Reasons?• Clients often enter in crisis• Clients pay for it• Clients generally like their therapists

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CLINICIANS’ PERCEPTIONSThere are many successful outcomesThey hear little from patients who have temporary relief from problemsGenerally, most patients leave “happier” than when they came in

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META‐ANALYSISA statistical procedure that combines the conclusions from a number of different studies80% of untreated people have poorer outcomes than those who seek treatment

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EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICEClinical decision making that integrates the best clinical research with clinical expertise and patient characteristics

Patient characteristics

Clinical expertise

Best research

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ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES

Big controversy over effectiveness – forcing eyes to dart around and unlock previously frozen memories. Many swear by it – others think it is a scam

EYE‐MOVEMENT DESENTIZATION AND REPROCESSING (EMDR)

Used to treat Seasonal Affective Disorder and other depressive disorders. Again, great debate over its effectiveness

LIGHT‐EXPOSURE THERAPY

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COMMONALITIES AMONG PSYCHOTHERAPIESHope for demoralized peopleA new perspectiveA theraputic alliance ‐‐ An empathetic, trusting, caring relationship between patient and therapistBuilding resilience –personal strength that helps people cope and recover from trauma and stress

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