tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078379512095504946.post1950097090005780618..comments2024-03-29T04:06:37.402-07:00Comments on Had Enough Therapy?: Psychiatry and Psychotherapy TodayStuart Schneidermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12784043736879991769noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078379512095504946.post-76743830721288196522010-04-27T14:12:34.947-07:002010-04-27T14:12:34.947-07:00The data continue to pour in that psychotherapy is...The data continue to pour in that psychotherapy is powerfully effective, regardless of the type of therapy (Wampold 2010). Psychotherapy is increasingly seen to be equally as, or more effective, than medications, with more durable results, lower lifetime costs, and no life-threatening side-effects. Part of the problem with therapy is that nobody actually believes that it works as effectively and efficiently as it does because therapists (and coaches) are too busy arguing with each other about which type of therapy (or coaching) is superior, rather than recognizing that “all have won and all deserve prizes” and rallying around a more unified message, “Therapy Works!” However, the data reveals that some therapists (or coaches) are better than others, regardless of their brand of therapy. The way therapists (or coaches) can truly demonstrate exceptional value in the marketplace is by being transparent about their outcomes and proving their effectiveness, not by simply selling their myths, traditions, and theories. Consumers should therefore shop for empirically validated therapists rather than empirically validated therapies.<br /><br />Thanks as always for a must-read blog.<br /><br />Dan B.<br />BaltimoreAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com