What can we learn from what works across therapies?

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Beel, Nathan. 2011. "What can we learn from what works across therapies?" Counselling Australia. 11 (4), pp. 14-18.
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What can we learn from what works across therapies?

ERA Journal ID210314
Article CategoryArticle
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AuthorBeel, Nathan
Journal TitleCounselling Australia
Journal Citation11 (4), pp. 14-18
Number of Pages5
Year2011
Place of PublicationGrange, Qld, Australia
ISSN1445-5285
Abstract

The recent trend in Evidence Based Treatment (EBT) has made counselling more prescriptive about what treatments should and should not be offered to whom. Although evidence suggests that EBT does not necessarily improve treatment
effectiveness or client outcomes, it is assumed that evidence-based counselling models and techniques have intrinsic potency, and are more effective than other models in the treatment of certain disorders. The assumption is largely derived from the success of the Medical Model. A number of studies have found that there is little variation in outcomes between models of counselling including EBT. Research suggests that what is important is not what distinguishes one model from another, but rather the commonalities between them. This paper examines the common factors that have been found to have a more positive impact on counselling outcomes than selecting prescribed evidence based treatment approaches. These factors do not constitute an alternative modality but rather highlight potent ingredients common to all modalities. Being aware of what these factors are and integrating them into practice has the potential for improving outcomes.

Keywordscommon factors, evidence based treatment, medical model
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020440902. Counselling, wellbeing and community services
520399. Clinical and health psychology not elsewhere classified
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Institution of OriginUniversity of Southern Queensland
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