Psychotherapies
Fall 2000
Wed: 1-3:40
Michael Addis, Ph.D.
JC314
793-7266, home: 753-3428
email:
maddis@clarku.edu
Overview
This course is designed to
provide you with an overview of theories and research on
psychotherapy. By the end of the course you should understand the
guiding assumptions behind the major approaches to psychotherapy and
the research support for each approach. You should also understand
the fundamental methodological and conceptual issues involved in
evaluating psychosocial interventions. Finally, you will understand
the numerous issues involved in translating research findings to
clinical practice.
Structure of the
Course
The course will meet weekly
for 2 ˝ hours. Roughly the first third of the course will be
devoted to an overview of the major theories of psychotherapy. The
second third will cover the methodology of evaluating psychosocial
interventions. In the final third we will consider the evidence
supporting the major approaches to psychotherapy, and some current
controversies in the field.
I want us to spend class time actively
digesting the readings. At times, I will lecture to clarify
points. However, you should come to each class prepared to initiate
and maintain a discussion of the material. Two students will be
responsible for presenting the readings each week. You may divide
up the responsibilities any way you choose. However, each
presentation should (a) cover the basic points in the readings, and
(b) provide discussion questions based on key points. As a
presenter, you should be ready to teach and discuss the material.
If you have any difficulty with the material, don’t hesitate to ask
me (preferably before your presentation, but also during if you get
stuck).
Grading
Your grade (P/F/I) is based
on class participation and the quality of your presentations.
Readings
Kazdin, A.E. (1998). Research Design
in Clinical Psychology (3rd ed.). Boston. Allyn &
Bacon. This is a classic text on the methodology of psychotherapy
evaluation. It provides a solid foundation in treatment outcome
research methodology that you will be able to refer to throughout
your career.
Roth, A., & Fongay, P. (1996). What
Works for Whom?: A Critical Review of Psychotherapy Research.
New York. Guilford. This book reviews the existing evidence
supporting different psychotherapies for different disorders. It is
an excellent reference for guiding empirically based interventions.
There will also be a packet of articles
for you to copy.
Course Outline
Part 1 – Major Psychotherapeutic
Approaches
8/30 - Course overview
9/6 - Psychoanalytic/dynamic
approaches
Presenters________________________________________
Karon, B.P., & Widener, A.J. (1995).
Psychodynamic theories in historical perspective: “Nothing human do
I consider alien to me.” In Bongar, B., & Beutler, L. (eds.),
Comprehensive Textbook of Psychotherapy: Theory and Practice
(pp. 24-47). New York, NY: Oxford University Press
Binder, J.L., Strupp, H.H., & Henry, W.P.
(1995). Psychodynamic therapies in practice: Time-limited Dynamic
Psychotherapy. In Bongar, B., & Beutler, L. (eds.),
Comprehensive Textbook of Psychotherapy: Theory and Practice
(pp. 48-63). New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
9/13 – Behavioral approaches
Presenters________________________________________
Craighead, W.E., Craighead, L.W., &
Ilardi, S.S. (1995). Behavior therapies in historical perspective.
In Bongar, B., & Beutler, L. (eds.), Comprehensive Textbook of
Psychotherapy: Theory and Practice (pp. 64-83). New York, NY:
Oxford University Press.
Mueser, K.T. , & Liberman, R.P. (1995).
Behavior therapy in practice. In Bongar, B., & Beutler, L. (eds.),
Comprehensive Textbook of Psychotherapy: Theory and Practice
(pp. 84-110). New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
Kohlenberg, R.J., & Tsai, M. (1987).
Functional analytic psychotherapy. In Jacobson, N.E. (ed.).
Psychotherapists in Clinical Practice: Cognitive and Behavioral
Perspectives (pp. 388-443). New York, NY: Guilford Press.
9/20 – Cognitive Approaches
Presenters________________________________________
Meichenbaum, D.H. (1995).
Cognitive-Behavioral therapy in historical perspective. In Bongar,
B., & Beutler, L. (eds.), Comprehensive Textbook of
Psychotherapy: Theory and Practice (pp. 140-158). New York, NY:
Oxford University Press.
Dobson, K.S., & Shaw, B.F. (1995).
Cognitive therapies in practice. In Bongar, B., & Beutler, L.
(eds.), Comprehensive Textbook of Psychotherapy: Theory and
Practice (pp. 159-172). New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
9/27 – Existential and Humanistic
Approaches
Raskin, M.J., & Rogers, C.R. (2000).
Person-centered therapy. In Corsini, R.J., & Wedding, D. (eds).,
Current Psychotherapies, (pp. 133-167). Itasca, Illinois: F.E.
Peacock Publishers, Inc.
May, R., & Yalom, I. (2000).
Existential Psychotherapy. In Corsini, R.J., & Wedding, D. (eds).,
Current Psychotherapies, (pp. 273-302). Itasca, Illinois:
F.E. Peacock Publishers, Inc.
Presenters________________________________________
10/4 - Common Factors – Integrative
Approaches
Presenters________________________________________
Goldfried, M.R., & Norcross, J.C.
(1995). Integrative and eclectic therapies in historical
perspective. In Bongar, B., & Beutler, L. (eds.), Comprehensive
Textbook of Psychotherapy: Theory and Practice (pp. 254-273).
New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
Asay, T.P., & Lambert, M.J. (1999). The
empirical case for the common factors in therapy: Quantitative
findings. In Hubble, M.A., Duncan, B.L., & Miller, S.D. (eds.),
The Heart and Soul of Change: What Works in Therapy, (pp.
23-55). Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.
Beutler, L.E., Consoli, A.J., &
Williams, R.E. (1995). Integrative and eclectic therapies in
practice. In Bongar, B., & Beutler, L. (eds.), Comprehensive
Textbook of Psychotherapy: Theory and Practice (pp. 274-292).
New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
10/11 Mid-Term Break
Part 2 – Evaluating Psychotherapies
10/18 - Research Design I:
Varieties of Validity
Presenters________________________________________
Kazdin, Chapters 1-3
10/25 - Research Design II: Study
Designs
Presenters________________________________________
Kazdin, Chapters 4-6
11/1 – Research Design III: Study
Designs continued
Presenters________________________________________
Kazdin, Chapters 7-10
Part 3 – Translating Research into
Clinical Practice
11/8 – The manual-based/empirically
supported psychotherapy controversy
Presenters________________________________________
Chambless, D.L. , &
Hollon, S.D. (1998). Defining empirically supported therapies.
Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 66, 7-18.
Garfield, S.L. (1998).
Some comments on empirically supported treatments. Journal of
Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 66, 121-125.
Persons, J.B., &
Silberschatz, G. (1998). Are results of randomized controlled trials
useful to psychotherapists? Journal of Consulting and Clinical
Psychology, 66, 126-135.
Beutler, L.E. (1998). Identifying
empirically supported treatments: What if we didn’t? Journal of
Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 66, 113-120.
11/15 – The Dissemination issue
Presenters________________________________________
Barlow, D.H., & Hoffman, S.G. (1997).
Efficacy and dissemination of psychological treatments. In D.F.
Clark, & C. Fairburn (Eds.), Science and Practice of Cognitive
Behavior Therapy (pp. 95-117). Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Fensterheim, H., & Raw, S.D. (1996).
Psychotherapy research is not psychotherapy practice. Clinical
Psychology: Science and Practice, 3, 168-171.
Addis, M.E., Wade, W., & Hatgis, C.
(1999). Barriers to evidence based practice: Addressing
practitioners’ concerns about manual based psychotherapies.
Clinical Psychology Science and Practice, 6, 430-441.
Addis, M.E. Methods for Disseminating
Research Products and Increasing Evidence Based Practice: Promises,
Obstacles, and Future Directions (manuscript submitted for
publication).
11/22 - Holiday
11/29 – Mood Disorders
Presenters________________________________________
Roth & Fongay, Chapters 4-5
12/6 – Anxiety Disorders
Presenters________________________________________
Roth & Fongay, Chapters 6-8
12/13 – Eating Disorders/Substance
Abuse Disorders
Presenters________________________________________
Roth & Fongay, Chapters 9, 12
