The Theoretical Orientation Shapes the Personality of the Psychotherapist?

After reviewing the research literature in psychotherapy, we found that the studies have increasingly sustained the idea that psychotherapy overestimates theoretical models, by minimising the impact of the therapist variables on the therapeutic process. This study aimed at investigating the differen...

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Published in:Procedia, social and behavioral sciences social and behavioral sciences, 2012, Vol.46, p.495-503
Main Authors: Ciorbea, Iulia, Nedelcea, Catalin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
personality of the therapists
proffesional development
Psychotherapy
theoretical orientation
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Summary:After reviewing the research literature in psychotherapy, we found that the studies have increasingly sustained the idea that psychotherapy overestimates theoretical models, by minimising the impact of the therapist variables on the therapeutic process. This study aimed at investigating the differences between personality and values variables of therapists belonging to different theoretical orientations. We assumed that we would find significant differences in the personality variables of therapists belonging to different orientations. Specifically, we expected that the psychotherapists of each main orientation would differentiate through certain personality variables. We have discussed the implications for professional development of the psychotherapists.
ISSN:1877-0428
1877-0428
DOI:10.1016/j.sbspro.2012.05.149