Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast Getting Better Results from Your Patients as a Psychotherapist
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Mar 19, 2020 
Scott D. Miller and Daryl Chow, both seasoned researchers and authors of 'Better Results', dive into the world of psychotherapy, examining how clinicians can enhance patient outcomes. They discuss the stagnation in therapy's effectiveness and the need for a stronger therapeutic alliance over methodologies. The importance of therapist responsiveness and the role of deliberate practice in developing unique therapeutic styles are highlighted. Insights on clinical supervision reveal its inefficacy, urging a reevaluation of traditional models for better results.
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Psychotherapy Outcomes Stagnate
- Psychotherapy outcomes have not improved significantly in over 40 years despite many new treatment approaches.
- This stagnation urges a different path focused on therapist effectiveness and professional development.
Therapist Impact Overmethods
- Therapist identity and personal qualities influence outcomes more than treatment methods.
- Methodologies account for less than 1% of outcomes whereas therapist effects contribute 5-9%.
Measure Progress and Alliance
- Use standardized, session-by-session measures to track client progress and relationship quality.
- Increase responsiveness by addressing small disconnects early to improve therapy outcomes.
