Antonio Romero-Moreno1,2, Lorenzo Rodríguez-Riesco1,2, Isaac Lavi1, Serafín Cruces-Montes1,2,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.2, pp. 125-136, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.059526
- 03 March 2025
Abstract Background: Research on therapeutic processes has explored the elements that enhance psychotherapy’s effectiveness, particularly the role of common factors across various models. The therapist’s use of directiveness and support, as common variables, is crucial for effective treatment. Effective therapists adapt their level of directiveness and support according to the treatment phase, the issue being addressed, and the patient’s characteristics. This study examines the importance therapists attribute to directiveness and support, as well as its relationship with theoretical orientation, access to research publications, and stance on the similar effectiveness of different psychotherapeutic models. It aims to… More >
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