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Reassessing Predictors of Therapist Competence.
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Herman, Keith C. – Journal of Counseling and Development, 1993
Research indicates that neither theoretical orientation nor training is predictive of therapy outcome; factors as nonspecific as therapist personal characteristics may be the primary determinants. The therapeutic bond has been isolated as an important influence. The author then questions the importance of research utilization in determining…
Descriptors: Adults, Counseling Effectiveness, Counselor Characteristics, Counselor Client Relationship