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Category Archives: Evaluating Therapy

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ON CREATING AND MAINTAINING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Sallykf

I recently came across the attached article on therapeutic ethics. This article was particularly compelling to me because it talks about how to provide a safe and contained environment for therapy to take place. Providing a safe environment is vitally … Continue reading →

Posted in Ethical Practices, Evaluating Therapy

THE BENEFITS OF THERAPIST SELF-DISCLOSURE

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Sallykf

For several weeks I’ve been reviewing articles, looking for a good place to resume writing pieces that will reflect all aspects of my practice, including my assessment and referral service, my work with clients undergoing life transitions, and my work … Continue reading →

Posted in Evaluating Therapy, Find a Therapist In Chicago

WHEN THERAPY GETS STUCK: HOW THERAPISTS CAN HELP GET IT MOVING AGAIN

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Sallykf

The attached article is long, but worth taking the time to read. It does a great job of describing how therapy relationships often get stuck into a comfortable but stagnant routine that can go on for years. Unfortunately, this sort … Continue reading →

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THE ANSWER TO THERAPY THAT GOES NOWHERE

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Sallykf

The attached article is intended for therapists, to help them get out of work that is going nowhere with their clients.  It provides an important reminder for therapists of what we’re actually supposed to be doing with clients and then … Continue reading →

Posted in Client Feedback, Evaluating Therapy, Find a Therapist In Chicago

EVALUATING THERAPY IS OFTEN EASIER SAID THAN DONE

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Sallykf

I spend a lot of time talking about the importance of evaluating progress in therapy.  It’s a core topic whenever I talk with a therapist about joining my referral network.  Too many therapists let the process of therapy go on … Continue reading →

Posted in Client Feedback, Evaluating Therapy

LONG TERM PSYCHOTHERAPY – SOMETIMES BEST, BUT NOT A SIMPLE ASSERTION

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Sallykf

I’m sure that I’ve indicated a bias in many of my posts that short-term psychotherapy is better and more effective than long-term therapy.  It’s true that in general it is my preference.  The preference is based, however, more on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Evaluating Therapy, Evidence Based Relationships

ANOTHER PERSPECTIVE ON THERAPY EFFECTIVENESS

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Sallykf

The attached article is a good one for both therapists and therapy recipients to look at.  It addresses reasons why therapy might not be succeeding.  I like it because it looks at the interaction between the therapist and their client, … Continue reading →

Posted in Client Feedback, Evaluating Therapy, Find a Therapist In Chicago

HOW TO KNOW WHEN IT’S TIME TO END THERAPY – PART 2

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Sallykf

My last entry addressed the question of how to decide to end therapy either when goals are being met or when there is a general lack of progress.  This second article on ending therapy looks at issues related to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Ethical Practices, Evaluating Therapy

HOW TO KNOW WHEN IT’S TIME TO END THERAPY

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Sallykf

The attached is the first of two articles on ending therapy.  Ending therapy is a topic I hear about all the time from friends, family, clients and other professionals and I’m pleased to have found articles on the subject.  This … Continue reading →

Posted in Client Feedback, Evaluating Therapy

Integrating Coaching Techniques into Therapy Provides Enhanced Flexibility and Effectiveness

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Sallykf

INTEGRATING COACHING TECHNIQUES INTO THERAPY PROVIDES ENHANCED FLEXIBILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS Last week I commented on a New York Times article that bemoans the trend for therapists to brand themselves in order to increase business. The article specifically took issue with … Continue reading →

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