The challenge of counselling and psychotherapy research

作者: Mick Cooper

DOI: 10.1080/14733140903518420

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摘要: Aims: The purpose of this commentary is to argue that the value counselling and psychotherapy research lies, not only in what it teaches us as therapists, but also its ability challenge our assumptions. Method: paper identifies eight beliefs may be prevalent sections community, presents evidence challenges them. Findings: While many hold true for some clients time, suggests they are unlikely all time. Discussion: By questioning challenging therapists' a priori assumptions, findings can help counsellors psychotherapists less set their beliefs; more open unique experiences, characteristics wants each individual client.