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The Study of Excellence: A Radically New Approach to Understanding "What Works" in Behavioral Health
"What works" in therapy? Believe it or not, that question–as simple as it is–has and continues to spark considerable debate. For decades, the field has been divided. On one side are those who argue that the efficacy of psychological treatments is due to specific factors (e.g., changing negative thinking patterns) inherent in the model of… — read more
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Five Incredible Days in Anaheim
From December 9-13th, eight thousand five hundred mental health practitioners, from countries around the globe, gathered in Anaheim, California to attend the "Evolution of Psychotherapy" conference. Held every five years since 1985, the conference started big and has grown only larger. "Only a few places in the US can accomodate such a large gathering," says Jeffrey K.… — read more