Although not completely conceptualized until the concluding summary in the book, the title, Escape from Babel, is a biblical reference that alludes towards a characterization of the competing doctrines in psychotherapy at the twilight of 20th Century. Within the multitude of contending theories and models, each replete with their own distinctive verbiage and techniques, Scott D. Miller, Barry L. Duncan, and Mark A. Hubble suggest that a voice of unification can be found through focusing on the common factors that emanate from under each theories penumbra. Further, the already existent and thorough research literature on effective therapeutic approaches and outcomes provide the critical ingredients to efficiently and effectively work in the
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The importance of the therapy relationship us so vital that Strupp (1995) suggested, “the quality of the interpersonal context is the sine qua non in all forms of psychotherapy” (Strupp, 1995, p. 70, as cited in Miller et al. p. 27). Not surprisingly, research indicates that the “core conditions” of empathy, respect, and genuineness, as extolled by eminent psychotherapist Carl Rogers (1951), when matched with the client’s understanding of these terms, and the client’s rating of the therapeutic alliance, produce the second highest contribution towards the outcomes of therapy (Bachelor, 1988; Duncan, Solovey, & Rusk, 1992; Hovarth & Lurborsky, 1993; Orlinsky, Grawe, & Parks, 1994, as cited in Miller et al. 1997).
Next, contributing around 15% towards the outcomes of therapy is the element of therapeutic technique. While all therapists make use of technical procedures, most of these processes are based on “preparing clients to take some actions to help themselves” (Miller et al, 1997, p. 29). Consequently, the techniques used by the variant models can stop being utilized to compare and contrast; contrariwise, they can become “vehicles for enhancing the effects of the other common factors” (Miller et al., 1997, p. …show more content…
Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 21(1), 3-16.
Doherty, W.J., & Simmons, D.S. (January, 1996). Clinical practice patterns of marriage and family therapy: A national survey of therapists and their clients. Journal of Marital and
Family Therapy 22(1), 9-26.
Duncan, B.L., Solovey, A.D., & Rusk, G.S. (1992). Changing the rules: A client-directed approach to therapy. New York: Guilford.
Frank, J.D., & Frank, J.B. (1991). Persuasion and healing: A comparative study of psychotherapy (3rd ed.). Baltimore, MD: John Hopkins University Press.
Goleman, D. (December 24, 1991). In new research optimism is the key to a successful life. New York Times, B5-6.
Hovarth, A.O., & Luborsky, L. (1993). The role of the alliance in psychotherapy. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 61, 561-573.
Lambert, M.J. (1992). Implications of outcome research for psychotherapy integration. In J.C. Norcross & M.R. Goldfried (Eds.), Handbook of psychotherapy integration. New York: Basic.
Lambert, M.J. & Bergin, A.E. (1994). The effectiveness of psychotherapy. In A.E. Bergin & S.L. Garfield (Eds.), Handbook of psychotherapy and behavior change (4th ed.). New York:
The importance of the therapy relationship us so vital that Strupp (1995) suggested, “the quality of the interpersonal context is the sine qua non in all forms of psychotherapy” (Strupp, 1995, p. 70, as cited in Miller et al. p. 27). Not surprisingly, research indicates that the “core conditions” of empathy, respect, and genuineness, as extolled by eminent psychotherapist Carl Rogers (1951), when matched with the client’s understanding of these terms, and the client’s rating of the therapeutic alliance, produce the second highest contribution towards the outcomes of therapy (Bachelor, 1988; Duncan, Solovey, & Rusk, 1992; Hovarth & Lurborsky, 1993; Orlinsky, Grawe, & Parks, 1994, as cited in Miller et al. 1997).
Next, contributing around 15% towards the outcomes of therapy is the element of therapeutic technique. While all therapists make use of technical procedures, most of these processes are based on “preparing clients to take some actions to help themselves” (Miller et al, 1997, p. 29). Consequently, the techniques used by the variant models can stop being utilized to compare and contrast; contrariwise, they can become “vehicles for enhancing the effects of the other common factors” (Miller et al., 1997, p. …show more content…
Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 21(1), 3-16.
Doherty, W.J., & Simmons, D.S. (January, 1996). Clinical practice patterns of marriage and family therapy: A national survey of therapists and their clients. Journal of Marital and
Family Therapy 22(1), 9-26.
Duncan, B.L., Solovey, A.D., & Rusk, G.S. (1992). Changing the rules: A client-directed approach to therapy. New York: Guilford.
Frank, J.D., & Frank, J.B. (1991). Persuasion and healing: A comparative study of psychotherapy (3rd ed.). Baltimore, MD: John Hopkins University Press.
Goleman, D. (December 24, 1991). In new research optimism is the key to a successful life. New York Times, B5-6.
Hovarth, A.O., & Luborsky, L. (1993). The role of the alliance in psychotherapy. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 61, 561-573.
Lambert, M.J. (1992). Implications of outcome research for psychotherapy integration. In J.C. Norcross & M.R. Goldfried (Eds.), Handbook of psychotherapy integration. New York: Basic.
Lambert, M.J. & Bergin, A.E. (1994). The effectiveness of psychotherapy. In A.E. Bergin & S.L. Garfield (Eds.), Handbook of psychotherapy and behavior change (4th ed.). New York: