How important are the common factors in psychotherapy? An update

Bruce E. Wampold

doi:10.1002/wps.20238

journal article Sep 25, 2015

How important are the common factors in psychotherapy? An update

Bruce E. Wampold

World Psychiatry Vol. 14 No. 3 pp. 270-277 · Wiley

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Abstract

The common factors have a long history in the field of psychotherapy theory, research and practice. To understand the evidence supporting them as important therapeutic elements, the contextual model of psychotherapy is outlined. Then the evidence, primarily from meta‐analyses, is presented for particular common factors, including alliance, empathy, expectations, cultural adaptation, and therapist differences. Then the evidence for four factors related to specificity, including treatment differences, specific ingredients, adherence, and competence, is presented. The evidence supports the conclusion that the common factors are important for producing the benefits of psychotherapy.

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Published: Sep 25, 2015
Vol/Issue: 14(3)
Pages: 270-277
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Bruce E. Wampold

Department of Counseling Psychology University of Wisconsin Madison WI USA; Modum Bad Psychiatric Center Vikersund Norway

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Bruce E. Wampold (2015). How important are the common factors in psychotherapy? An update. World Psychiatry, 14(3), 270-277. https://doi.org/10.1002/wps.20238

How important are the common factors in psychotherapy? An update

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