Clinical Psychology

11 Psychological Interventions

11 Psychological Interventions

FOCUS QUESTIONS

1. What is psychological treatment or interven-
   tion? Does psychotherapy work?


2. What is the difference between evidence-based
   treatment (EBT) and evidence-based practice
   (EBP)?


3. What patient or therapist variables have been
   shown to be related to psychotherapy
   outcome?
   4. What are the typical phases or steps
   involved in clinical intervention? Describe
   each phase.
   5. What are the major issues to consider when
   designing a psychotherapy research study?
   6. What conclusions can be drawn from the major
   comparative studies of different forms of
   psychotherapy?

CHAPTER OUTLINE

Intervention Defined

Does Psychotherapy Help?
BOX11-1:Clinical Psychologist Perspective:
Martin E. P. Seligman, Ph.D.

Evidence-Based Treatment and Evidence-Based
Practice

Features Common to Many Therapies
BOX11-2:Clinical Psychologist Perspective:
Dianne L. Chambless, Ph.D.

Nature of Specific Therapeutic Variables
The Patient or Client
BOX11-3:Focus on Professional Issues: Cultural
Competence
The Therapist

Course of Clinical Intervention

Initial Contact

Assessment

The Goals of Treatment

Implementing Treatment

Termination, Evaluation, and Follow-up

BOX11-4:Focus on Clinical Applications: Infor-

mation Patients Have a Right to Know

Stages of Change

Psychotherapy Research

BOX11-5:Focus on Professional Issues: Eysenck’s

Bombshell

Issues in Psychotherapy Research

Comparative Studies

Process Research

Recent Trends

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