Date of Award
2021
Document Type
Doctoral Research Paper
Degree Name
Psy.D.
Organizational Unit
Graduate School of Professional Psychology
First Advisor
Nicole Taylor
Second Advisor
Terri M. Davis
Third Advisor
Jana Bolduan Lomax
Keywords
Stagnation in psychotherapy, Psychotherapy effectiveness, Common factors
Abstract
Doctoral training in clinical psychology emphasizes the importance of utilizing empirically supported psychotherapy methods in pursuit of effective psychotherapy. When treatment is stagnant or ineffective, the focus of training and supervision is often geared toward searching the evidence-base for alternative psychotherapy approaches, or referring to a provider with expertise in a specific method. Using a case example, this paper offers guidance on possible roadblocks to effective psychotherapy treatment, and clear areas to explore before concluding whether psychotherapy is the most helpful intervention for a patient.
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Extent
45 pgs
Recommended Citation
McCormick, Kristine, "Stagnation in Psychotherapy: A Transtheoretical Approach" (2021). Graduate School of Professional Psychology: Doctoral Papers and Masters Projects. 407.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/capstone_masters/407