Identifies conditions under which equivalence is likely attained with simple random sampling and randomization in psychotherapy efficacy studies of kind examined in recent meta-analyses. Views consequences of nonequivalence as manifestations of Simpson's paradox. Expects misinterpretations of estimates of relative efficacy of treatments. Compares…

Drew 85 outcome studies from 9 journals from 1984 through 1986. Examined data in each article to provide estimates of effect sizes and to evaluate statistical power at posttreatment and follow-up. Findings indicated that power of studies to detect differences between treatment and no treatment was generally quite adequate given relatively large…

Describes areas in psychotherapy in which exploratory process research methods are used: therapist techniques, client behavior, covert processes, process models, therapist-client interactions, and therapy events. Suggests areas in which such methods would be useful for future research: links between client personality characteristics, therapy…

Contends that main contribution of Worthington's article "Religious Faith across the Life Span" (1989) is to heighten awareness of importance of religious and spiritual beliefs in clients' presenting problems. Claims that Worthington's literature review is flawed by omissions and his article exhibited bias for Western, institutionalized…

Commends Worthington's article "Religious Faith across the Life Span" (1989) for its contribution as a literature review and as a symbol of the integration of the religious perspective in the counseling and development field. Presents and discusses both weaknesses and strengths regarding details of the article. (PVV)

Comments on article by Blakeney and Blakeney in which they offer metatheoretical perspective for counseling and therapy that gives primacy to developmental issues and to understanding worldview of client. Goes on to further demonstrate holistic and integrative nature and potential of Blakeney framework, using Developmental Counseling and Therapy…

Underscores differences among unsystematic eclecticism, theoretical integrationism, and technical eclecticism. Present brief case history to demonstrate how and why combination of theories and smorgasbord conception of eclecticism yields clinical confusion rather than therapeutic precision. Explains why atheoretical or mechanistic procedures must…

Reviews methods and findings of adolescent psychotherapy outcome studies published from 1978 to 1988. Concludes that evaluations of individual psychotherapy with adolescents generally reveal positive short-term outcomes, but long-term outcomes are still to be determined; evaluations of systemic therapies with adolescents often reveal positive…

Contends that psychologists need to appreciate the client's resources and strengths and avoid being coopted into a medical framework which skews one's thinking toward pathology and deficits. Describes a time-effective model of family psychotherapy which emphasizes possibilities, strengths, and resources. (Author/NB)

Focusing on psychotherapy research, illustrates methods for studying mediator and moderator variables in meta-analysis, discusses their advantages and disadvantages, and shows how inclusion of these variables can change interpretation of meta-analytic results. Notes that therapeutic orientation may make significant difference to outcome but only…

Contends that constructivist epistemology is not a new family therapy doctrine but reflects a shift from a nontraditional to a traditional use of the term "epistemology." Demonstrates how recent articulations of constructivism have resulted in some logical contradictions of earlier "epistemology" debates. Questions and…

Relates the personal and spiritual journey of a psychotherapist who has given up writing haiku as a way of being in the world and has found that a question (on the nature of the Natural Self and learning to find one's next step) has taken the place of haiku in his life. (SR)

Reviews misuse of statistical tests in psychotherapy research studies published in "Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology" in 1967-68, 1977-78, and 1987-88. Focuses on inappropriate uses of null hypotheses tests and p values, neglect of effect size, and inflation of Type I error rate. Concludes with practical suggestions for rational…

Discusses the ancient "Bardic Mystery" and its descent into the body to let an old Self die. Analyzes the poetry of three contemporary poets to provide substantial support for the role of the poet in the therapeutic process. Connects self-discovery, transformation, and communal awareness to the healing aspects of the lyric, epic, and…