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Tag: Evolution of Psychotherapy

Good News and Bad News about Psychotherapy

Have you seen this month’s issue of, “The National Psychologist?” If you do counseling or psychotherapy, you should read it. The headline screams, “Therapy: No Improvement for 40 Years.” And while I did not know the article would be published, I was not surprised by the title nor it’s contents. The author and associate editor,… — read more

Mar 25, 2014
Thomas Szasz, M.D.: Memories of a Friend and Mentor

Very early in the morning of December 9th, 2009, I received a call in my hotel room. My long time colleague and mentor, Jeffrey Zeig was on the other end. "May I ask you a favor?" he said. "Of course," I instantly replied, completely unaware of what was coming. "Tom Szasz is caught in a… — read more

Sep 26, 2012
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

Dec 24, 2009
The Evolution of Psychotherapy: Meeting Michael Hoyt

I’m still reeling from the experience in Anaheim this last week. I met so many leaders in the field, heard so many presentations on cutting edge clinical practice–as well as was reminded of some "classic" principles of effective psychotherapy. One of the people I met was colleague and friend, Michael F. Hoyt, Ph.D. Michael and… — read more

Dec 16, 2009
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

Dec 15, 2009
Evolution of Psychotherapy and the International Center for Clinical Excellence

Dateline: Chicago, Illinois December 7, 2009 I’ve just finished packing my bags and am heading for the airport. Tomorrow the "Evolution of Psychotherapy" begins. Nearly 25 years after volunteering at the first "Evolution" conference, I’m back a second time to present. Tomorrow, I’ll be talking about "Achieving Clinical Excellence." On the days that follow, I’m… — read more

Dec 9, 2009
The Evolution of Psychotherapy: Twenty-Five Years On

In 1985, I was starting my second year as a doctoral student at the University of Utah. Like thousands of other graduate students, I’d watched the "Gloria" films. Carl Roger, Albert Ellis, Fritz Perls were all impressive if not confusing given their radically different styles. I also knew that I would soon have the opportunity to meet each one live… — read more

Sep 1, 2009

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