Indirect observation is a recent concept in systematic observation. It largely involves
analyzing textual material generated either indirectly from transcriptions of audio recordings …

In recent years there has been a shift toward greater recognition of the client's role as an
active participant in psychotherapy. In 1994 Bergin and Garfield said,“Another important …

This study explored the meaning of “good outcome” within and beyond the much-used
statistical indices of clinical significance in standard outcome research as developed by …

A review of the literature on psychotherapy suggests that improvements in effectiveness,
efficiency and accessibility have been hampered by a lack of understanding of how …

The concept of the alliance has received increasing attention from both clinicians and
researchers over the past thirty years. Yet it remains only vaguely defined, and its role and …

Se analizan las secuencias de los cambios históricos que se han producido en los
enfoques de investigación en psicoterapia. Se examinan dos tendencias emergentes: el …

Aim: Understanding the effects of psychotherapy is a crucial concern for both research and
clinical practice, especially when outcome tends to be negative. Yet, while outcome is …

This article explores the process of recovering from sexual abuse according to children and
adolescents who have been sexually abused and have successfully completed …

Aim: Exploring change processes underlying “good outcome” in psychotherapy for major
depression. We examined the perspectives of patients who “recovered” and …

The purpose of this research is to investigate former client's perception of change, reasons
for consultation, therapeutic relationship, and termination. Semistructured interviews were …