PRESCRIPTIVE PSYCHOTHERAPIES

Authors
BEUTLER LE HARWOOD TM
Citation
Le. Beutler et Tm. Harwood, PRESCRIPTIVE PSYCHOTHERAPIES, Applied & preventive psychology, 4(2), 1995, pp. 89-100
Citations number
64
Categorie Soggetti
Psycology, Clinical","Psychology, Applied
Journal title
Applied & preventive psychology → ACNP
ISSN journal
09621849
Volume
4
Issue
2
Year of publication
1995
Pages
89 - 100
Database
ISI
SICI code
0962-1849(1995)4:2<89:PP>2.0.ZU;2-9
Abstract
This article reviews the history and foundations of the evolving presc riptive psychotherapy movement. These models share the premises that t herapy procedures are most effective if tailored to the individual nee ds and characteristics of patients and that empirical research should form the basis for selecting and implementing treatments. A descriptio n of various prescriptive approaches is provided and directions for fu ture research and practice are advanced.