50 Years of Psychotherapy: Erudition, Evolution, and Evaluation

The field of psychotherapy has evolved tremendously over the last 50 years. In coordination with the publication of volume 50 of the Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy , a historical review examines changes in the field. Most published articles have shifted their foundation from theoretical notio...

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Published in:Journal of contemporary psychotherapy 2020-06, Vol.50 (2), p.87-93
Main Author: Overholser, James C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Clinical Psychology
Editorial
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Personality and Social Psychology
Psychiatry
Psychotherapy
Public Health
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Summary:The field of psychotherapy has evolved tremendously over the last 50 years. In coordination with the publication of volume 50 of the Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy , a historical review examines changes in the field. Most published articles have shifted their foundation from theoretical notions based on clinical case material to empirical studies based on treatment-outcome research. Along with these changes, the field has strengthened its scientific foundation, but weakened its clinical application. Overall, a historical review of the past 50 years results in a state of eudaimonia, the feeling of a healthy state of fulfillment and contentment.
ISSN:0022-0116
1573-3564
DOI:10.1007/s10879-019-09441-8