A computer-supported procedure for monitoring processes in psychothera
py is presented, which is easy to carry out, requires about 4 to 5 min
utes per session and can be easily set up in many outpatient practices
. The procedure economically provides feedback, does not disturb the c
ourse of the session and can be used independently of the therapeutic
method. Each patient can view his/her data. To interpret the data, the
knowledge of the therapist about the special therapy process is requi
red, in addition to experience with the system. The purpose of this pr
ocedure is the internal monitoring of psychotherapeutic processes with
in the practice. The procedure can and indeed should be combined with
result evaluation methods.