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Making a case for case studies in psychotherapy training: A small step towards establishing an empirical basis for psychotherapy training
Authors:Thomas Mackrill  Shigeru Iwakabe
Affiliation:1. Institute for Social Work, Metropolitan University College, Frederiksberg, Denmarkthma@phmetropol.dk;3. Department of Developmental and Clinical Psychology, Ochanomizu University, Tokyo, Japan
Abstract:The evidence debate in psychotherapy pays little attention to developing an evidence base for training practices. Understanding effective training requires an examination of what makes training work. This article examines the role of case studies in psychotherapy training. This has not been articulated explicitly or researched systematically in spite of its cardinal importance. An analysis of the role of case studies in psychotherapy training is presented. Reading, watching, or hearing about cases can offer novice psychotherapists access to a closed world; access to psychological theory in action; access to whole courses of therapy; access to different approaches; access to significant moments; access to the therapeutic relationship; access to a wide range of client types; access to working in different contexts; and the opportunity of identifying with therapists and clients. Writing or presenting cases offer students the opportunity of: learning to integrate information into a relevant whole; being in the ‘hot seat’; learning to give appropriate feedback; assessing the validity of interpretations, inferences, and interventions; adapting methods to suit the client; and learning to collaborate with other professionals. The paper presents directions for future research into psychotherapy training, specifically proposing an international survey of training practices at psychotherapy training institutions.
Keywords:case studies  psychotherapy training  professional development  evidence
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