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This is the latest version of an all day workshop covering client directed, outcome informed clinical work and the Partners for Change Outcome Management System.
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Barry Duncan,Barry Duncan, Psy.DPsy.D. www.heartandsoulofchange.com. www.heartandsoulofchange.com561.239.3640 www.whatsrightwithyou.com561.239.3640 www.whatsrightwithyou.com
[email protected]@comcast.net
The Heart & Soulof Change
Delivering What WorksIn Therapy
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••Since the 60’s, the # of modelsSince the 60’s, the # of modelshas grown from 60 to over 400…has grown from 60 to over 400…
••Each claims superiority inEach claims superiority inconceptualization and outcomeconceptualization and outcome
The result is fragmentation alongThe result is fragmentation alongtheoretical and disciplinary linestheoretical and disciplinary lines
Now over 100 so called evidenceNow over 100 so called evidencebased treatmentsbased treatments----effectivenesseffectivenessnot increased in 40 years…not increased in 40 years…
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The Dodo VerdictThe Dodo Verdict
••With few exceptions, partisan studiesWith few exceptions, partisan studiesdesigned to prove the unique effectsdesigned to prove the unique effectsof a given model have found noof a given model have found nodifferencesdifferences——nor has recent metanor has recent meta--analyses…analyses…The Dodo VerdictThe Dodo Verdict——thethemost replicated finding in themost replicated finding in thepsychological literaturepsychological literature
“Everybody has won and all“Everybody has won and allmust have prizes.”must have prizes.”
Rosenzweig, S. (1936). Some implicit common factors in diverse methods in psychotherapy.Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 6, 412-15.Wampold, B.E. et al. (1997). A meta-analysis of outcome studies comparing bona fidepsychotherapies: Empirically, "All must have prizes." Psychological Bulletin, 122(3), 203-215.
••Considered most sophisticatedConsidered most sophisticatedcomparative clinical trial ever:comparative clinical trial ever:
••CBT, IPT, Drug, PlaceboCBT, IPT, Drug, Placebo
Elkin, I. Et al. (1989). The NIMH TDCRP: General effectiveness of treatments. Archives of GeneralPsychiatry, 46, 971-82.
••NoNo differencedifference in outcomein outcome••TheThe client’sclient’s rating of the alliance atrating of the alliance atthe second session the best predictorthe second session the best predictorof outcome across conditions.of outcome across conditions.
TDCRPThe Alliance
TDCRPThe Alliance
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••CBT, 12CBT, 12--step, & Motivationalstep, & MotivationalInterviewingInterviewing
••NONO difference in outcomedifference in outcome••The client’s rating of the allianceThe client’s rating of the alliancethe best predictor of:the best predictor of:
Treatment participation;Treatment participation;Drinking behavior duringDrinking behavior duringtreatment;treatment;Drinking at 12Drinking at 12--month FUmonth FUCOMBINE…same thingCOMBINE…same thing
Project MATCH Group (1997). Matching alcoholism treatment to client heterogeneity. Journal of Studies on Alcohol, 58, 7-29.Babor, T.F., & Del Boca, F.K. (eds.) (2003). Treatment matching in Alcoholism. Cambridge University Press: Cambridge, UK.Connors, G.J., & Carroll, K.M. (1997). The therapeutic alliance and its relationship to alcoholism treatment participation and outcome. Journalof Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 65(4), 588-98.
Project MATCHThe Alliance
Project MATCHThe Alliance
Anton, S. et al., (2006). Combinedpharmaceutical and behavioralinterventions for alcoholdependence.. JAMA, 295, 203-217.
••600 Adolescents marijuana users:600 Adolescents marijuana users:••Significant coSignificant co--morbidity (3morbidity (3--12 problems).12 problems).
••Two arms (dose, type) and one ofTwo arms (dose, type) and one ofthree types of treatment in each arm:three types of treatment in each arm:
••Dose arm: MET+CBT (5 wks),Dose arm: MET+CBT (5 wks),MET+CBT (12 wks), Family SupportMET+CBT (12 wks), Family SupportNetwork (12 wks)+MET+CBT;Network (12 wks)+MET+CBT;••Type arm: MET/CBT (5 wks), ACRT (12Type arm: MET/CBT (5 wks), ACRT (12weeks), MDFT (12 wks).weeks), MDFT (12 wks).
The Dodo Also Rules Family TherapyThe Dodo Also Rules Family TherapyCannabis Youth Treatment ProjectCannabis Youth Treatment Project
No Difference! ApproachNo Difference! Approach accounted for 0% of the variance in outcome.accounted for 0% of the variance in outcome.AllianceAlliance predicted: Premature droppredicted: Premature drop--out; Substance abuseout; Substance abuse symptomssymptoms postpost--treatment, and cannabis use at 3 and 6 month followtreatment, and cannabis use at 3 and 6 month follow--up.up.
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What AboutEvidenced Based Treatment
What AboutEvidenced Based Treatment
Rosenzweig, S. (1936). Some implicit commonRosenzweig, S. (1936). Some implicit commonfactors in diverse methods in psychotherapy.factors in diverse methods in psychotherapy.Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 6Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 6, 412, 412--15.15.
••Dodo highlights fatal flaw: EfficacyDodo highlights fatal flaw: Efficacyover placebo or TAU is not efficacyover placebo or TAU is not efficacyover other approaches & not sayingover other approaches & not sayingmuchmuch——ifif a friend went out on adate, you asked about the guy, yourfriend replied, “He was better thannothing—he was unequivocallybetter than watching TV or washingmy hair.” How impressed?How impressed?
••And the conclusion…And the conclusion…
Implication of the Dodo Bird VerdictImplication of the Dodo Bird Verdict
All 400 approaches workAll 400 approaches workbecause:because:
Of factors common to allOf factors common to alltherapiestherapies
So what are the factors?So what are the factors?
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Client/Extratherapeutic Factors (87%)
Treatment Effects13%
Feedback Effects15-31%
Alliance Effects38-54%
Model/Technique8%
Model/Technique Delivered:Expectancy/AllegianceRationale/Ritual (GeneralEffects)
30-?%
Therapist Effects46-69%
Duncan, B. (2010). On becoming a better therapist.Washington DC: American PsychologicalAssociation
Becoming BetterBottom Line
Becoming BetterBottom Line
Suggestssomething different
Privilege clients’experience & rallytheir resources tothe cause
Suggestssomething different
Privilege clients’experience & rallytheir resources tothe cause
“The quality ofthe patient'sparticipation . . .[emerges] asthe mostimportantdeterminant ofoutcome."
Orlinsky, D. E., Rønnestad, M. H., & Willutzki, U. (2004). Fifty years ofprocess -outcome research: In M. J. Lambert (Ed.), Bergin andGarfield’s handbook of psychotherapy and behavior change (5th ed.,pp. 307-390). New York: Wiley.
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DysfunctionDisorderDisabilityDiseaseDeficitDamagedNot Reliable or ValidNone ever related to
outcome
The Killer D’s ofThe Killer D’s of
Client DiminishmentClient Diminishment
“Psychotherapy is the only form of treatmentwhich, at least to some extent, appears to createthe illness it treats” Jerome Frank (Frank, 1961,p. 7).
Reliability: “To say that we've solved thereliability problem is just not true…It's beenimproved. But if you're in a situation with ageneral clinician it's certainly not very good.There's still a real problem, and it's not clearhow to solve the problem" Robert Spitzer, leadeditor of DSM III (Spiegel, 2005, p. 63).
Validity: “There is no definition of a mentaldisorder. It’s bullshit. I mean, you just can’tdefine it… these concepts are virtuallyimpossible to define precisely with bright lines atthe boundaries.” Allen Francis, lead editor ofDSM IV (Greenberg, 2010, p. 1).
More Quotable Quotes about Diagnosis
•Creates the Illness•Reliability not good•It’s BS
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Casting the Client in Heroic RolesCasting the Client in Heroic Roles
No formula here, more of an attituderequiring a balance betweenlistening empathically withmindfulness toward resources thatyou know are there.
Identify not what clients need, butwhat they already have in their worldthat can be put to use in reachingtheir goals
No formula here, more of an attituderequiring a balance betweenlistening empathically withmindfulness toward resources thatyou know are there.
Identify not what clients need, butwhat they already have in their worldthat can be put to use in reachingtheir goals
Finding the Heroic ClientFinding the Heroic Client
What are the qualities that describe you when
you are your very best? What were you doing
when these aspects became apparent to you?
What kind of person do these aspects describe?
Or, What kind of person do these aspects show an
aspiration toward?
What are the qualities that others would describe
In you when you are at your very best? What
were you doing when they noticed these aspects?
What kind of person do these aspects describe?
Or, what kind of person do these aspects show an
aspiration toward?
What are the qualities that describe you when
you are your very best? What were you doing
when these aspects became apparent to you?
What kind of person do these aspects describe?
Or, What kind of person do these aspects show an
aspiration toward?
What are the qualities that others would describe
In you when you are at your very best? What
were you doing when they noticed these aspects?
What kind of person do these aspects describe?
Or, what kind of person do these aspects show an
aspiration toward?
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Finding the Heroic ClientFinding the Heroic Client
Who was the first person to tell you that theynoticed the best of you in action? What wereyou doing when they noticed these aspects?
Who was the last person to tell you that theynoticed the best of you in action? What wereyou doing when they noticed these aspects?
Who in your life wouldn’t be surprised to seeyou stand up to these situations and prevail?What experiences would they draw upon tomake these conclusions about you? What“quintessentially you” stories would theytell?...Kim
When I am at my very best, I am_____________.
Who was the first person to tell you that theynoticed the best of you in action? What wereyou doing when they noticed these aspects?
Who was the last person to tell you that theynoticed the best of you in action? What wereyou doing when they noticed these aspects?
Who in your life wouldn’t be surprised to seeyou stand up to these situations and prevail?What experiences would they draw upon tomake these conclusions about you? What“quintessentially you” stories would theytell?...Kim
When I am at my very best, I am_____________.
Telling Heroic StoriesTelling Heroic Stories
What are the obvious and hiddenstrengths, resources, resiliencies,and competences contained in theclient’s story?
What are the competing stories—thestories of clarity, coping, endurance,and desire that exist simultaneouslywith the confusion, pain, suffering,and desperation?
What is already there to be recruitedfor change?
What are the obvious and hiddenstrengths, resources, resiliencies,and competences contained in theclient’s story?
What are the competing stories—thestories of clarity, coping, endurance,and desire that exist simultaneouslywith the confusion, pain, suffering,and desperation?
What is already there to be recruitedfor change? The Heroic Client
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Think of a Time in Your LifeThink of a Time in Your Life
Think of a time in your life that was very difficult.
What problems did this situation create for yourpersonal mental health as well as your family?
Did you use drugs or alcohol to get you through?
What pattern in your life does this story represent?
Who else knows this story about you?
What do you think they say this story says about whatdestructive patterns that you need to change?
Who wouldn’t be surprised that you are repeating thispattern now?
Think of a time in your life that was very difficult.
What problems did this situation create for yourpersonal mental health as well as your family?
Did you use drugs or alcohol to get you through?
What pattern in your life does this story represent?
Who else knows this story about you?
What do you think they say this story says about whatdestructive patterns that you need to change?
Who wouldn’t be surprised that you are repeating thispattern now?
Telling Heroic Stories…ImagineTelling Heroic Stories…Imagine
Think of a time in your life that was very difficult, butyou managed to get through it.
What personal resources did you draw on to getthrough this difficulty?
What family, spiritual, friend, or community supportdid you draw on to get through?
What does this story tell you about who you are andwhat you can do?
Who else knows this story about you? What do you think they say this story says about who
you are and what you are capable of? Who wouldn’t be surprised to see you stand up to this
problem and prevail?
Think of a time in your life that was very difficult, butyou managed to get through it.
What personal resources did you draw on to getthrough this difficulty?
What family, spiritual, friend, or community supportdid you draw on to get through?
What does this story tell you about who you are andwhat you can do?
Who else knows this story about you? What do you think they say this story says about who
you are and what you are capable of? Who wouldn’t be surprised to see you stand up to this
problem and prevail?
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The Heroic ClientThe Heroic Client
•• The Client:The Client:•• Change is a potent client factor,Change is a potent client factor,
weaving in and out clients’ livesweaving in and out clients’ livescreating many therapeuticcreating many therapeuticopportunities.opportunities.
•• Chance events:Chance events:•• Things that simply happenThings that simply happen
while the person happens to bewhile the person happens to bein therapy…in therapy…
Source: Howard, et al (1986). The dose effect response in psychotherapy. American Psychologist,41(2), 159-164.
Change in TreatmentChange in Treatment
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•Strong correlation between the maintenance of changeand the degree to which clients attribute it to their ownefforts.
•Participants who attribute changes to a med or therapist are lesslikely to maintain gains than those who viewed the improvementresulting from their own efforts.
•Those who attribute changes to their own efforts rather thanchance more likely to maintain gains regardless of the cause.
Maintaining ChangeMaintaining Change
Frank, J.D. (1976). Psychotherapy and the sense of mastery. In R.L. Spitzer et al. (eds). Evaluation ofPsychotherapies. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins.Liberman, B. (1978). The maintenance and persistence of change. In J.D. Frank et al. (eds). Effective ingredients ofeffective psychotherapy. New York: Brunner Mazel.
Becoming Change FocusedBecoming Change Focused
Listen for a change!Listen for a change! AskAskabout and be curious aboutabout and be curious aboutchange: How did you dochange: How did you dothat? Where did that ideathat? Where did that ideacome from?come from?
Validate the clientsValidate the clientscontribution to change.contribution to change.How is (drug/tx program)How is (drug/tx program)helping access strengths andhelping access strengths andresources that have alwaysresources that have alwaysbeen there but were justbeen there but were justbeyond your grasp?beyond your grasp?
Listen for a change!Listen for a change! AskAskabout and be curious aboutabout and be curious aboutchange: How did you dochange: How did you dothat? Where did that ideathat? Where did that ideacome from?come from?
Validate the clientsValidate the clientscontribution to change.contribution to change.How is (drug/tx program)How is (drug/tx program)helping access strengths andhelping access strengths andresources that have alwaysresources that have alwaysbeen there but were justbeen there but were justbeyond your grasp?beyond your grasp?
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EncourageEncourage BeforeBeforeandand AfterAfter DistinctionsDistinctions
EncourageEncourage BeforeBeforeandand AfterAfter DistinctionsDistinctions
How did you decide that now was thetime for action?
What insights have you gained that youwere finally able to put into action?
What insights have you gained from thischange that will help you in the future?
What does this say about you, the kindof person that took the bull by the hornsat this time?
How did you do it? How will youmaintain the gains you have made?
How are you different now that youhave realized this change?
Ponder the difference in your self-imagebefore you changed and now….Chris
How did you decide that now was thetime for action?
What insights have you gained that youwere finally able to put into action?
What insights have you gained from thischange that will help you in the future?
What does this say about you, the kindof person that took the bull by the hornsat this time?
How did you do it? How will youmaintain the gains you have made?
How are you different now that youhave realized this change?
Ponder the difference in your self-imagebefore you changed and now….Chris
Client is the of ChangeClient is the of Change
Client’s Resources,Resiliencies, andRelational Support
Client’s View of theAlliance
Client’s View ofProgress&Expectation ofSuccess
Client’s Resources,Resiliencies, andRelational Support
Client’s View of theAlliance
Client’s View ofProgress&Expectation ofSuccess
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ClientsThe Heart of Change
ClientsThe Heart of Change
Client outcome feedbackmakes consumers thehistorians of their ownchange and recovery
Partnering w/clients tomonitor outcome engagesmost the potent factor ofchange
The Treatment of DepressionThe Treatment of DepressionCollaborative Research Project (TDCRP)Collaborative Research Project (TDCRP)
••Considered to be the most sophisticated comparativeConsidered to be the most sophisticated comparativeclinical trial ever conducted:clinical trial ever conducted:
••Four approaches (CBT, IPT, Drug, Placebo).Four approaches (CBT, IPT, Drug, Placebo).
Elkin, I. Et al. (1989). The NIMH TDCRP: General effectiveness of treatments. Archives of GeneralPsychiatry, 46, 971-82.
••NoNo difference in outcome between approachesdifference in outcome between approaches••TheThe client’sclient’s rating of the alliance at the second sessionrating of the alliance at the second sessionthe best predictor of outcome across conditions.the best predictor of outcome across conditions.••Tx model accounted for 0Tx model accounted for 0--2% of the variance…2% of the variance…
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TDCRP: top third psychiatristsgiving placebo bested bottomthird giving meds; clients ofbest therapists improve 50%more & dropped out 50%less; meds useful for clientsof more effective therapists,not for less.What accounts for thevariability?
Wampold, B., & Brown, J. (2006). Estimating variability inoutcomes attributable to therapists: A naturalistic study ofoutcomes in managed care. Journal of Consulting andClinical Psychology, 73 (5), 914-923.
Therapist DifferencesIncredible Variation Among Providers
Therapist DifferencesIncredible Variation Among Providers
Successful V. Unsuccessful ProvidersFocus on Strengths
Successful V. Unsuccessful ProvidersFocus on Strengths
Studied videos of 120sessions of 30 clients.
Unsuccessful providers focusedon problems, neglectedstrengths.
Successful providers focusedon strengths before moving toproblems….
Studied videos of 120sessions of 30 clients.
Unsuccessful providers focusedon problems, neglectedstrengths.
Successful providers focusedon strengths before moving toproblems….
Gassman, D. & Grawe, K. (2006). General change mechanisms: The relation between problem activation and resource activationin successful and unsuccessful therapeutic interactions. Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, 13, 1-11.
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Therapists Variables thatPredict Change
Therapists Variables thatPredict Change
Therapists with thebest results:
Are better at thealliance across clients;alliance ability accountsfor therapist differences
Alliance predicts changeover and above earlychange
Therapists with thebest results:
Are better at thealliance across clients;alliance ability accountsfor therapist differences
Alliance predicts changeover and above earlychange
Baldwin et al. (2007). Untangling the alliance-outcomecorrelation. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology,75(6), 842-852.;Anker, Owen, Duncan, & Sparks (2010). The alliance incouple therapy. Journal of Consulting and ClinicalPsychology, 78(5), 635-645.Owen, Duncan, Anker, & Sparks (2011). Therapist variabilityin couple therapy. Manuscript submitted for publication.
Duncan, B., Miller, S., & Sparks, J. (2004). The Heroic Client. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass
Relationship FactorsRelationship Factors
The Alliance:The Alliance:
•• Relational BondRelational Bond•• Agreement onAgreement on goals• Agreement on tasksAgreement on tasks
Seven TimesSeven Times the Impact ofthe Impact ofModel/Technique…AccountsModel/Technique…Accountsfor Most of Therapistfor Most of TherapistVarianceVariance
3838--54%54%
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Means orMeans orMethods:Methods:Theory ofTheory ofChangeChange
Goals,Goals,MeaningMeaning
ororPurposePurpose
The Therapeutic AllianceThe Therapeutic Alliance
The AllianceThe Alliance
Client’s View of theClient’s View of theRelationshipRelationship
The Alliance:The Alliance:OverOver 10001000 Research FindingsResearch Findings
Quality of the alliance morepotent predictor of outcome thanorientation, experience, orprofessional discipline-- recallTDCRP, MATCH, CYT.
Clients rarely report negativereactions before deciding toterminate.
Same holds true for youth andfamily therapy
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Project MATCHProject MATCH
••No difference in outcome between voluntaryNo difference in outcome between voluntaryand mandated clients.and mandated clients.
••The only reliable predictor?The only reliable predictor?••The AllianceThe Alliance
Project MATCH Group (1997). Matching alcoholism treatment to client heterogeneity. Journal of Studies on Alcohol, 58, 7-29.Connors, G.J., & Carroll, K.M. (1997). The therapeutic alliance and its relationship to alcoholism treatment participationand outcome. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 65(4), 588-98.
What about theWhat about the mandatedmandated clients?clients?
••Increasingly, the relationship isIncreasingly, the relationship isviewed as merely “setting the stage”viewed as merely “setting the stage”for the “real” treatment:for the “real” treatment:
••Confronting distorted thoughts;Confronting distorted thoughts;••Recovering forgotten memories;Recovering forgotten memories;••Asking special questions;Asking special questions;••Tapping on or waving fingers in front of theTapping on or waving fingers in front of theface…but the data say:face…but the data say:
••The alliance deserves farThe alliance deserves farmoremore RESPECT…RESPECT…
Research into PracticeThe Alliance
Research into PracticeThe Alliance
Duncan, B. (2010). On becoming a better therapist. Washington, DC: APA.
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RelianceReliance on theon the AllianceAlliance
• Be friendly, responsive, andflexible (like a first date); stayclose to client’s experience.
• Empathy and Positive Regard:Validate. Legitimize the client’sconcerns/basic worth and theimportance of their struggle.
• Work on client’s goals period.
• Fit the client’s theory of change.
EmpathyCarl Rogers Was On To Something
EmpathyCarl Rogers Was On To Something
Empathy. A meta-analysis of47 studies: r of .26 betweentherapist empathy andpsychotherapy outcome,translating to ES of .32.
ES of model and techniquedifferences is but .20; Client’sperception of empathy morepowerful than any techniqueyou can ever wield.
Empathy. A meta-analysis of47 studies: r of .26 betweentherapist empathy andpsychotherapy outcome,translating to ES of .32.
ES of model and techniquedifferences is but .20; Client’sperception of empathy morepowerful than any techniqueyou can ever wield.
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Positive Regard: warm acceptanceof client w/o conditions.
When outcome & positive regardwere both rated by clients, 88%of studies found sig. relationship.Critical that clients think we viewthem positively.
Appreciation: appreciation ofpeople in general, their struggles,and of their humanity and innategoodness…Lisbeth
Positive Regard: warm acceptanceof client w/o conditions.
When outcome & positive regardwere both rated by clients, 88%of studies found sig. relationship.Critical that clients think we viewthem positively.
Appreciation: appreciation ofpeople in general, their struggles,and of their humanity and innategoodness…Lisbeth
Empathy Plus Positive RegardEquals Validation
Empathy Plus Positive RegardEquals Validation
You Know It Ain’t EasyWhy Do Think They Call It Work
You Know It Ain’t EasyWhy Do Think They Call It Work
Gotta try and understand theanger; gotta figure out a wayfor it all to make sense
Gotta find stuff about theclient to like, to appreciate
Gotta validate her experience,work on her goals, and gether involved in purposefulwork
Gotta try and understand theanger; gotta figure out a wayfor it all to make sense
Gotta find stuff about theclient to like, to appreciate
Gotta validate her experience,work on her goals, and gether involved in purposefulwork
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The Rubber Hose of Doubtand the Bright Light of BlameThe Rubber Hose of Doubt
and the Bright Light of Blame
Validation doesn’t mean you agree withwhat the client has done; means thatyou acknowledge the rest of the story!
Puts client’s actions in a context thatlegitimizes him/her as a human being.No wonder…
Clears a path for change because itdiffuses self doubt and dissipates selfloathing…Sam…Lisbeth
Validation doesn’t mean you agree withwhat the client has done; means thatyou acknowledge the rest of the story!
Puts client’s actions in a context thatlegitimizes him/her as a human being.No wonder…
Clears a path for change because itdiffuses self doubt and dissipates selfloathing…Sam…Lisbeth
You are the problem!You are to blame!
The Client’s Theory of ChangeThe Client’s Theory of Change
PrePre--existing beliefsexisting beliefsabout the problemabout the problemand changeand change
Source: Duncan, B., Solovey, A., & Rusk, G. (1992). Changing the Rules. NewYork: Guilford.
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In the TDCRP, congruence betweenthe clients TOC and tx resulted in:Stronger therapeutic alliances;Longer duration in treatment; andImproved treatment outcomes.
The Client’s Theory of Change:The Client’s Theory of Change:Empirical FindingsEmpirical Findings
Elkin, I. (1999). “Patient-treatment fit" and early engagement in therapy. Psychotherapy Research. 9(4) 437-451.
PreferencesMeta-Analysis of 35 Studies
PreferencesMeta-Analysis of 35 Studies
Clients matched topreferred conditions wereless likely to drop out &improved more.
Type of preference (role,therapist, or tx) not sig.
Results underscorecentrality of incorporatingclient preferences
Clients matched topreferred conditions wereless likely to drop out &improved more.
Type of preference (role,therapist, or tx) not sig.
Results underscorecentrality of incorporatingclient preferences
Swift, J.K., Callahan, J.L. & Vollmer, B.M. Preferences. Journal of Clinical Psychology: In Session, 67, 155–165.
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Plurality Pays OffDifferential Efficacy with Current Client
Plurality Pays OffDifferential Efficacy with Current Client
Q: Does it resonate; does itfit client preferences; canboth get behind it?
Alliance skills: explore clientideas, discuss options,collaboratively plan, andnegotiate changes if benefitnot forthcoming.
Alliance in action. Litmustest: whether it engagesclient in purposive work.
Q: Does it resonate; does itfit client preferences; canboth get behind it?
Alliance skills: explore clientideas, discuss options,collaboratively plan, andnegotiate changes if benefitnot forthcoming.
Alliance in action. Litmustest: whether it engagesclient in purposive work.
Attitude ImportantAlliance is Central Filter
Attitude ImportantAlliance is Central Filter
Is what I am doing andsaying now building orrisking the alliance?
Doesn’t mean you can’tchallenge but ratherthat you have to earnthe right and, considerthe allianceconsequences
Is what I am doing andsaying now building orrisking the alliance?
Doesn’t mean you can’tchallenge but ratherthat you have to earnthe right and, considerthe allianceconsequences
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Alliance As An Overarching FrameworkThe Alliance is the Soul
Alliance As An Overarching FrameworkThe Alliance is the Soul
Transcends any beh & isa property of all—fromtech. to scheduling appt
Purpose is to engage inpurposive work
Have to earn it each &every time; alliance isour craft; practiceelevates to art
Transcends any beh & isa property of all—fromtech. to scheduling appt
Purpose is to engage inpurposive work
Have to earn it each &every time; alliance isour craft; practiceelevates to art
The AllianceThe of Change
The AllianceThe of Change
Alliance feedback enables a fitbetween client expectations,preferences, and services
Does not leave the alliance tochance—applying over 1000studies showing therelationship of the alliance topositive outcomes
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But What About This Client?But What About This Client?
While the data give generalguidance, it does little to informwhat will help a particular client.
To know what is therapeutic, theclient’s view regarding both thealliance and outcome is key.
The real question: Does this clientexperience this interaction at thistime and place to be therapeutic?And the only way to do this is viaclient feedback
While the data give generalguidance, it does little to informwhat will help a particular client.
To know what is therapeutic, theclient’s view regarding both thealliance and outcome is key.
The real question: Does this clientexperience this interaction at thistime and place to be therapeutic?And the only way to do this is viaclient feedback
Feedback As A Common FactorFeedback As A Common Factor
Overlaps with & affects allfactors—tie that binds
Soliciting feedback is aliving, process that engagesclients in monitoringoutcome, heightens hope,fits client preferences,maximizes therapist-clientfit, and is itself a corefeature of change.
Overlaps with & affects allfactors—tie that binds
Soliciting feedback is aliving, process that engagesclients in monitoringoutcome, heightens hope,fits client preferences,maximizes therapist-clientfit, and is itself a corefeature of change.
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40+ Years of Data Say…40+ Years of Data Say…
No one approach worksNo one approach worksbetter than another.better than another.No one approach worksNo one approach worksbetter than another.better than another.
Factors common across allFactors common across allapproaches account forapproaches account forchangechange——Feedback helps youFeedback helps youintegrate and enhanceintegrate and enhancethe effects of thesethe effects of thesefactorsfactors
Factors common across allFactors common across allapproaches account forapproaches account forchangechange——Feedback helps youFeedback helps youintegrate and enhanceintegrate and enhancethe effects of thesethe effects of thesefactorsfactors
PsychotherapyThe Good…
PsychotherapyThe Good…
Study after study,Study after study,and studies ofand studies ofstudies show thestudies show theaverage treatedaverage treatedclient is better offclient is better offthan 80% of thethan 80% of theuntreated sample.untreated sample.
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Recent study:Recent study:2,000+ providers2,000+ providers
6,000+ clients6,000+ clients
OutcomesOutcomesequivalent to RCTsequivalent to RCTsfor depression,for depression,specifically thespecifically theTDCRP.TDCRP.
Recent study:Recent study:2,000+ providers2,000+ providers
6,000+ clients6,000+ clients
OutcomesOutcomesequivalent to RCTsequivalent to RCTsfor depression,for depression,specifically thespecifically theTDCRP.TDCRP.
Minami, T., Wampold, B., Serlin, R. Hamilton, E., Brown, J., Kircher, J. (2008). BenchmarkingMinami, T., Wampold, B., Serlin, R. Hamilton, E., Brown, J., Kircher, J. (2008). Benchmarkingthe effectiveness of psychotherapy treatment for adult depression in a managed care environment.the effectiveness of psychotherapy treatment for adult depression in a managed care environment.Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 76(1), 116Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 76(1), 116--24.24.
Counseling WorksAs Good As RCTs
Counseling WorksAs Good As RCTs
PsychotherapyThe Bad…
PsychotherapyThe Bad…
Drop out ratesDrop out ratesaverageaverage 47%47%
TherapistsTherapistsvary… a lotvary… a lot
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And the UglyProviders Don’t Know
And the UglyProviders Don’t Know
20-70% range
Graded theireffectiveness, A+ to F—67% said A or better;none rated belowaverage.
ProvidersProviders don’t knowdon’t knowhow effective they arehow effective they are
20-70% range
Graded theireffectiveness, A+ to F—67% said A or better;none rated belowaverage.
ProvidersProviders don’t knowdon’t knowhow effective they arehow effective they are
Hansen, N., Lambert, M., Forman, E. (2002). Thepsychotherapy dose-response effect and itsimplications for treatment delivery services. ClinicalPsychology: Science and Practice, 9, 329-343.
Sapyta, J., Riemer, M., & Bickman, L. Feedback toclinicians: Theory, research, and practice. Journalof Clinical Psychology: In Session, 61, 145-153
The Result:Consumer Confidence Troubling
The Result:Consumer Confidence Troubling
APA asked: “Is this an importantreason why you might choosenot to seek help?”
The highest % responses werelack of ins. (87%) & cost (81%).
The 3rd was a lack of confidencein the outcome of tx (77%).
Despite tx efficacy, DOs are aproblem, many do not benefit,therapists vary in effectivenessand & there is a crisis ofconfidence among consumers.
APA asked: “Is this an importantreason why you might choosenot to seek help?”
The highest % responses werelack of ins. (87%) & cost (81%).
The 3rd was a lack of confidencein the outcome of tx (77%).
Despite tx efficacy, DOs are aproblem, many do not benefit,therapists vary in effectivenessand & there is a crisis ofconfidence among consumers.
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To The Rescue: Partners forChange Outcome Management System
To The Rescue: Partners forChange Outcome Management System
Howard et al. (1996) advocatedfor the systematic eval. of clientresponse during treatment to“determine the appropriatenessof the current tx…the need forfurther tx…[and] prompt aclinical consultation for patientswho [were] not progressing atexpected rates”
Howard et al. (1996) advocatedfor the systematic eval. of clientresponse during treatment to“determine the appropriatenessof the current tx…the need forfurther tx…[and] prompt aclinical consultation for patientswho [were] not progressing atexpected rates”
Feedback and OutcomeLambert’s Six Trials
Feedback and OutcomeLambert’s Six Trials
All 6 sig. gains for feedback
22% of TAU at-risk casesimproved compared with 33%for feedback to therapists,39% for feedback totherapists & clients, & 45%when supplemented withsupport tools
A strong case for routinemeasurement of outcome ineveryday clinical practice
All 6 sig. gains for feedback
22% of TAU at-risk casesimproved compared with 33%for feedback to therapists,39% for feedback totherapists & clients, & 45%when supplemented withsupport tools
A strong case for routinemeasurement of outcome ineveryday clinical practice
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Feedback v TAU;Both persons reliableor sig. change—50.5% v. 22.6%;ES: .50; 4 xs # ofclin. sig. change
FU: TAU-34.2% v.18.4% Feedbacksep./divorce rate
Feedback v TAU;Both persons reliableor sig. change—50.5% v. 22.6%;ES: .50; 4 xs # ofclin. sig. change
FU: TAU-34.2% v.18.4% Feedbacksep./divorce rate
Anker, M., Duncan, B., & Sparks, J. (2009). Using client feedback toimprove couple therapy outcomes: A randomized clinical trial in anaturalistic setting. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology,77(4), 693-704.
Becoming BetterIsn’t It Good, Norwegian Wood
Becoming BetterIsn’t It Good, Norwegian Wood
Reese, Norsworthy, & Rowlands (2009)First Independent Study
Reese, Norsworthy, & Rowlands (2009)First Independent Study
N=148: Feedback groupdoubled controls (10.4vs. 5.1 pts); ES: .48
Like Norway study,clients, regardless of riskstatus, benefit fromcontinuous feedback
And also a replicationstudy published
N=148: Feedback groupdoubled controls (10.4vs. 5.1 pts); ES: .48
Like Norway study,clients, regardless of riskstatus, benefit fromcontinuous feedback
And also a replicationstudy published
Reese, R., Norsworthy, L., &Rowlands, S. (2009). Does acontinuous feedback modelimprove psychotherapyoutcomes? Psychotherapy,46,418-431.
Reese, R., Toland, M., Slone, N.,& Norsworthy, L. (2010). Effectof client feedback on couplepsychotherapy outcomes.Psychotherapy, 47, 616-630.
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Meta-analysis by Lambert & Shimokawa (2011)of PCOMS (the ORS and SRS)
Those in feedback group had3.5 higher odds of experiencingreliable change
Those in feedback group had lessthan half the odds of experiencingdeterioration
Feedback attained .48 ES
Lambert, M., & Shimokawa, K. (2011). Collecting client feedback. In J. Norcross (Ed.),Psychotherapy relationships that work, 2nd ed. New York: Oxford University Press
Effects on EfficiencyCancellations, No Shows, LOS
Effects on EfficiencyCancellations, No Shows, LOS
Claude (reported in Bohanske &Franczak) compared ave. # ofsessions, canc., no shows, and % oflong-term cases before and after OMin 2130 closed cases in a CMHC.
Ave. # of sessions dropped 40% (10to 6) while outcomes improved by7%; canc. and no show rates werereduced by 40% and 25%; and % oflong term null cases diminished by80% (10% to 2%).
An estimated savings of $489,600.
Claude (reported in Bohanske &Franczak) compared ave. # ofsessions, canc., no shows, and % oflong-term cases before and after OMin 2130 closed cases in a CMHC.
Ave. # of sessions dropped 40% (10to 6) while outcomes improved by7%; canc. and no show rates werereduced by 40% and 25%; and % oflong term null cases diminished by80% (10% to 2%).
An estimated savings of $489,600.
Bohanske, R., & Franczak, M. (2010).Transforming public behavioral healthcare: Acase example of consumer directed services,recovery, and the common factors. In B.Duncan et al. (Eds.) The Heart and Soul ofChange: Delivering What Works, 2nd Ed.Washington, DC: AmericanPsychological Association.
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Becoming BetterRecapture Your At Risk Clients
Becoming BetterRecapture Your At Risk Clients
Feedback tailors therapybased on response,provides an early warningsystem to prevents drop-outs & negative outcomes,& solves therapistvariability—feedbackimproves performance
Feedback tailors therapybased on response,provides an early warningsystem to prevents drop-outs & negative outcomes,& solves therapistvariability—feedbackimproves performance
And…FinallyOperationalizes Recovery
And…FinallyOperationalizes Recovery
Puts the client’s voicecenter stage
Allows services to beclient and family driven
Brings consumers intothe inner circle ofdecisions
Partners in monitoringthe benefit and fit ofservices
Puts the client’s voicecenter stage
Allows services to beclient and family driven
Brings consumers intothe inner circle ofdecisions
Partners in monitoringthe benefit and fit ofservices
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First Things FirstWhy You Might Be Reluctant
First Things FirstWhy You Might Be Reluctant
Finding out is risky
What if you find out thatyou are not so good? Whatif you are in the wrongprofession?
The only way we improveis thru feedback. It takescourage. But so doeswalking in a room withsomeone in distress.
Finding out is risky
What if you find out thatyou are not so good? Whatif you are in the wrongprofession?
The only way we improveis thru feedback. It takescourage. But so doeswalking in a room withsomeone in distress.
Norway: 9 of 10 gotbetter outcomes
Feedback raisedeffectiveness of the lowerones to their moresuccessful colleagues.
Therapist in loweffectiveness groupbecame the BEST withfeedback!
Norway: 9 of 10 gotbetter outcomes
Feedback raisedeffectiveness of the lowerones to their moresuccessful colleagues.
Therapist in loweffectiveness groupbecame the BEST withfeedback!
Regarding Therapist VariabilityFeedback Improves OutcomesRegarding Therapist VariabilityFeedback Improves Outcomes
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Miller, S.D., Duncan, B.L., Sorrell, R., & Brown, G.S. (February, 2005). The Partners for ChangeMiller, S.D., Duncan, B.L., Sorrell, R., & Brown, G.S. (February, 2005). The Partners for ChangeOutcome Management System.Outcome Management System. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 61Journal of Clinical Psychology, 61(2), 199(2), 199--208.208.
Provider VariationFeedback Improves Effectiveness
Provider VariationFeedback Improves Effectiveness
Many BelieveThey Already Know
Many BelieveThey Already Know
The info the measuresreveal—that are attuned toclient’s experience & theforms superfluous.
Norway study: all therapistsbelieved they already acquiredoutcome & alliance info—thatformal feedback wouldn’timprove their effectiveness.
9 of 10 improved; only 1correct.
The info the measuresreveal—that are attuned toclient’s experience & theforms superfluous.
Norway study: all therapistsbelieved they already acquiredoutcome & alliance info—thatformal feedback wouldn’timprove their effectiveness.
9 of 10 improved; only 1correct.
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You might be thinkingthat you need morepaperwork like a hole inthe head. Therapists canget really worked upover anything that addspaperwork, especiallywhen they don’t see itas clinically useful.
You might be thinkingthat you need morepaperwork like a hole inthe head. Therapists canget really worked upover anything that addspaperwork, especiallywhen they don’t see itas clinically useful.
First Things FirstWhy You Might Be Reluctant
First Things FirstWhy You Might Be Reluctant
Feedback about the benefit& fit need not becumbersome or intrusive.Only a couple of minutes &no intrusive questions.
Feedback the best hope toimprove, clients appreciateyour dedication to getting itright, & it is painless andcan fit your natural way.
Feedback about the benefit& fit need not becumbersome or intrusive.Only a couple of minutes &no intrusive questions.
Feedback the best hope toimprove, clients appreciateyour dedication to getting itright, & it is painless andcan fit your natural way.
First Things FirstWhy You Might Be Reluctant
First Things FirstWhy You Might Be Reluctant
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PCOMS: Getting StartedJust the Facts Ma’am
PCOMS: Getting StartedJust the Facts Ma’am
The nuts & bolts, forstarting PCOMS withyour next client
Feedback is the wayto transcendaverage.
The nuts & bolts, forstarting PCOMS withyour next client
Feedback is the wayto transcendaverage.
Skill Building: Partners for ChangeOutcome Management System
Skill Building: Partners for ChangeOutcome Management System
3 Skills of PCOMS (TheThree I’s)
Introducing theMeasures
Integrating ClientFeedback into Practice
Informing and TailoringServices Based on ClientFeedback
3 Skills of PCOMS (TheThree I’s)
Introducing theMeasures
Integrating ClientFeedback into Practice
Informing and TailoringServices Based on ClientFeedback
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Nuances of the MeasuresNot a Perfunctory Piece of Paper
Nuances of the MeasuresNot a Perfunctory Piece of Paper
Administering But Don’t Get It. Clients MustUnderstand Purpose (monitoring outcome,privileging their perspective); Therapists MustUnderstand Same + Make Them Meaningful
Administering, Using Some, But Not theClinical Cutoff or Numbers…Heuristic ClinicalUse but No Continuity or Coherence
Administering, Using Some, But NotConnecting to Client’s Experience or Reasonsfor Service; Data Integrity Questionable
Administering the SRS, But Seeing asReflective of Competence Rather than anAlliance Building Tool
Administering But Don’t Get It. Clients MustUnderstand Purpose (monitoring outcome,privileging their perspective); Therapists MustUnderstand Same + Make Them Meaningful
Administering, Using Some, But Not theClinical Cutoff or Numbers…Heuristic ClinicalUse but No Continuity or Coherence
Administering, Using Some, But NotConnecting to Client’s Experience or Reasonsfor Service; Data Integrity Questionable
Administering the SRS, But Seeing asReflective of Competence Rather than anAlliance Building Tool
The First SessionAll Aboard
The First SessionAll Aboard
Have to be on boardwith two things: haveto think privileging theclient is a good idea;and have to want tobe accountable.
Have to be on boardwith two things: haveto think privileging theclient is a good idea;and have to want tobe accountable.
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Client Privilege and Social JusticeClients Have Been Missing PersonsClient Privilege and Social Justice
Clients Have Been Missing Persons
Despite well-intentionedefforts, the infrastructure oftherapy (paperwork,policies, procedures, andprofessional language) canreify non-contextualizeddescriptions of clientproblems and silence clientviews, goals, andpreferences.
The Measures and Social Justice“Leveling” the Counseling ProcessThe Measures and Social Justice
“Leveling” the Counseling Process
Invites clients into inner
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Invites clients into inner
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Available in multiple
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Voice to diversity and the
disenfranchised
Local culture and context
over privileged knowledge
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••Client’sClient’s rating of therating of thealliancealliance the best predictor ofthe best predictor ofengagement and outcome.engagement and outcome.
••Client’sClient’s subjectivesubjectiveexperience of change earlyexperience of change earlyin the process the bestin the process the bestpredictor of success for anypredictor of success for anyparticular pairing.particular pairing.
Starting WithStarting With the Predictorsthe PredictorsChange and the AllianceChange and the Alliance
Howard, K. et al. (1986). The dose-effect response in psychotherapy.American Psychologist, 41, 159-164.
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•The bulk ofchangeoccurs soonerrather thanlatter
Who drops out?
Sooner Rather Than Later
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Baldwin, S., Berkeljon, A., Atkins, D., Olsen, J., & Nielsen, S. (2009). Rates of change in naturalisticpsychotherapy: Contrasting dose-effect and good-enough level models of change. Journal ofConsulting and Clinical Psychology, 77(2), 203-211.
Some clients do takelonger, but the mythologynever dies
N=4676; 77% attended 8or less, and 91% 12 or less
Note that even for theclients who take longer,change starts early…just isflatter
Cannabis Youth Treatment Project
Project MATCH
http://www.chestnut.org/LI/Posters/CYT_%20MF_APA.pdfBabor, T.F., & DelBoca, F.K. (eds.) (2003). TreatmentMatching in Alcoholism. United Kingdom: Cambridge, 113.
Early change intreatment is arobust predictorof outcome andretention intreatment.Gotta measureoutcome!
It’s A FactEarly Change is The Rule
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Early Change is the RuleTDCRP
Early Change is the RuleTDCRP
Conclusions: Early change is an important factor for theprediction of short- and long-term outcome in therapy.
Lutz, W., Stulz, N., & Köck, K. (2009). Patterns of early change and their relationship to outcome and follow-upamong patients with major depressive disorders. Journal of Affective Disorders 118(1), 60-68.
••Scored to theScored to thenearest millimeter.nearest millimeter.
••Add the fourAdd the fourscales togetherscales togetherfor the total score.for the total score.
••Give at theGive at thebeginning of thebeginning of thevisit; Clientvisit; Clientplaces a markplaces a markon the line.on the line.
••Each line 10Each line 10cm (100 mm) incm (100 mm) inlength.length.
•Reliable, valid,feasible
Becoming BetterMeasuring Outcome
Becoming BetterMeasuring Outcome
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CORSCORS
•When scheduling, providerationale for seeking feedback;convey commitment to their goalsand highest quality of service…inyour own words•Work a little differently;•If we are going to be helpfulshould see signs sooner ratherthan later; If not helpful, we’ll seekconsultation & consider a referral.•No one has ever said: Bad idea!
Becoming BetterCreating A Culture of Feedback
Becoming BetterCreating A Culture of Feedback
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The Outcome Rating ScaleAn Introduction
The Outcome Rating ScaleAn Introduction
The ORS is an outcome measure that allowsus to track where you’re at, how you’re doing,how things are changing or if they are not. Itallows us to determine whether the therapy isbeing helpful so we can do something differentif it’s not. It also is way to make sure that yourperspective stays central here, that we areaddressing what you think is most important.It only takes a minute to fill out and mostclients find it to be very helpful. Would yougive it a try?
The ORS is an outcome measure that allowsus to track where you’re at, how you’re doing,how things are changing or if they are not. Itallows us to determine whether the therapy isbeing helpful so we can do something differentif it’s not. It also is way to make sure that yourperspective stays central here, that we areaddressing what you think is most important.It only takes a minute to fill out and mostclients find it to be very helpful. Would yougive it a try?
The First SessionWhatever It TakesThe First Session
Whatever It Takes
You can’t over-explain…
Clients get this. Face validity.
Whatever explanation theclient gives is ok. Some willsay: “You mean like poor towell?” or “Like 1 to 10?”
It’s their subjectiveexperience that matters sotheir understanding of themeasure is paramount.
You can’t over-explain…
Clients get this. Face validity.
Whatever explanation theclient gives is ok. Some willsay: “You mean like poor towell?” or “Like 1 to 10?”
It’s their subjectiveexperience that matters sotheir understanding of themeasure is paramount.
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Looking Like a KlutzWe’re All Bozos on this Bus
Looking Like a KlutzWe’re All Bozos on this Bus
Score the marks. Need a cmruler. Many will not try—fear oflooking like a bozo.
Worry about measuring marks& adding the scores. 4 marks &4 scores, not regressionequations. Practice until youfeel confident.
But, it’s okay to look inept fromtime to time with clients. Andbelieve me, however you do itwon’t be as bad as I’ve done it.
Score the marks. Need a cmruler. Many will not try—fear oflooking like a bozo.
Worry about measuring marks& adding the scores. 4 marks &4 scores, not regressionequations. Practice until youfeel confident.
But, it’s okay to look inept fromtime to time with clients. Andbelieve me, however you do itwon’t be as bad as I’ve done it.
Becoming BetterGraphing: A Helpful Visual
Becoming BetterGraphing: A Helpful Visual
Adds a visual component—another way to focus tx
At a glance tells the story ofthe client’s progress.
Allows you to dispense ofthe previous measures.
Indispensable with couples& families, helps discussmultiple viewpoints
Adds a visual component—another way to focus tx
At a glance tells the story ofthe client’s progress.
Allows you to dispense ofthe previous measures.
Indispensable with couples& families, helps discussmultiple viewpoints
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•Can easily see indv. &family progress fromsession to session
•Can comment on other’sscores in relation to own
•Invites family discussionabout the next steps
•A visual indication of theneed for changingapproach, continuing, orending.
Using Graphs With Families
The Three Ring Circus:Making Measures Work with Families
The Three Ring Circus:Making Measures Work with Families
•Invite all members of the familyto participate.
•When child is presented as theproblem, use CORS with thechild & parents
•Invite all members of the familyto interpret.
•Summarize progress as entrypoint into the meeting.
•Summarize alliance as exit outof the meeting.
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The First MeetingThe “Clinical Cutoff”
The First MeetingThe “Clinical Cutoff”
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••Between 25Between 25--33% score in33% score inthe “nonthe “non--clinical” range.clinical” range.
••The slope of changeThe slope of changedecreases as clients approachdecreases as clients approachthe cutoff.the cutoff.
The Clinical CutoffOnly 2 Choices
The Clinical CutoffOnly 2 Choices
Either above or below.
Mention client score as itrelates to the cutoff & havethe client make sense of it.
Scores under cutoff mayseem more straightforward
Reporting distress similar toothers seeking services—the lower the score, thehigher the distress. Lookingfor a change.
Either above or below.
Mention client score as itrelates to the cutoff & havethe client make sense of it.
Scores under cutoff mayseem more straightforward
Reporting distress similar toothers seeking services—the lower the score, thehigher the distress. Lookingfor a change.
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••How could we use thisHow could we use thisinformation to begin orinformation to begin orfocus the session?focus the session?
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••Explore why the client enteredExplore why the client enteredtherapy…two reasons: circumscribedtherapy…two reasons: circumscribedproblem or mandated/coercedproblem or mandated/coerced••If mandated, ask for the referral’sIf mandated, ask for the referral’srating as a catalyst for conversation…rating as a catalyst for conversation…doesn’t mean they are lyingdoesn’t mean they are lying••Focus on circumscribed problems orFocus on circumscribed problems orissues at handissues at hand••Avoid exploratory or “depthAvoid exploratory or “depth--oriented” techniques or stirring theoriented” techniques or stirring thecauldroncauldron
The First MeetingOver the Clinical Cutoff
The First MeetingOver the Clinical Cutoff
Over the CutoffThe Wicked WitchOver the Cutoff
The Wicked Witch
People over cutoff are ahigher risk of deterioration.
Why?
We don our Wicked Witchcostume, growing warts & ahumongous nose, and westir the cauldron. Laughingdevilishly we shriek, “Ohyou think things are goingokay do you, we’ll seeabout that, my pretty!”
People over cutoff are ahigher risk of deterioration.
Why?
We don our Wicked Witchcostume, growing warts & ahumongous nose, and westir the cauldron. Laughingdevilishly we shriek, “Ohyou think things are goingokay do you, we’ll seeabout that, my pretty!”
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Take Clients at Face ValueTake Clients at Face Value
Don’t interpret highscores as amisrepresentation
It is the way the clientsees him or herself
Don’t have to see aproblem to be helped
Other’s ratings importanttoo
Don’t interpret highscores as amisrepresentation
It is the way the clientsees him or herself
Don’t have to see aproblem to be helped
Other’s ratings importanttoo
First Session: Connect ORS to theClient’s Described Experience
First Session: Connect ORS to theClient’s Described Experience
At some point,connect the client’sdescribed experienceof their lives to themarks on the scales
At some point,connect the client’sdescribed experienceof their lives to themarks on the scales
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The ORSThe Bare Bones
The ORSThe Bare Bones
No specific content otherthan domains—a skeleton towhich clients add the flesh &blood of their experiences.
At the moment clientsconnect the marks with whatthey find distressing, the ORSbecomes a meaningfulmeasure of their progressand potent clinical tool.
No specific content otherthan domains—a skeleton towhich clients add the flesh &blood of their experiences.
At the moment clientsconnect the marks with whatthey find distressing, the ORSbecomes a meaningfulmeasure of their progressand potent clinical tool.
Get A Good RatingMake Sure
Get A Good RatingMake Sure
Transparency is therule, not confrontationor judgment
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Transparency is therule, not confrontationor judgment
Darrell and AngelinaJolie
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Has to beRelevant to theWork
Or Becomes anEmotionalThermometer ofDay to Day Life
Has to beRelevant to theWork
Or Becomes anEmotionalThermometer ofDay to Day Life
Integrating the MeasuresProblems and Challenges?
••Client’sClient’s rating of therating of thealliancealliance the best predictor ofthe best predictor ofengagement and outcomeengagement and outcome..
40 Years of Data say…40 Years of Data say…
••Client’sClient’s subjective experiencesubjective experienceof change early in the processof change early in the processthe best predictor of successthe best predictor of successfor any particular pairing.for any particular pairing.
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Clients drop out for 2reasons: therapy is not helping(monitor outcome) & allianceproblems—not engaged orturned on. Direct way toimprove effectiveness is tokeep people engaged intherapy.
Gotta measure the alliance
Quickest WayPrevent Drop Out
Quickest WayPrevent Drop Out
The Session Rating ScaleMeasuring the AllianceThe Session Rating ScaleMeasuring the Alliance
••Give at the endGive at the endof session;of session;
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••Score in cm toScore in cm tothe nearest mm;the nearest mm;
••Discuss withDiscuss withclient anytimeclient anytimetotal score fallstotal score fallsbelowbelow 3636
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Becoming BetterA Culture of Feedback with the SRS
Becoming BetterA Culture of Feedback with the SRS
•When scheduling a firstappointment, provide a rationalefor seeking feedback regarding thealliance.
•Work a little differently;•Want to make sure that you aregetting what you need;
•Take the “temperature” at the end ofeach visit;•Feedback is critical to success.
•Restate the rationale prior toadministering the scale.
•How not to do the SRS
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The Session Rating ScaleAn Introduction
The Session Rating ScaleAn Introduction
Let’s take a minute and have you fill out theother form that asks your opinion about ourwork together. It’s kind of like taking thetemperature of our relationship today. Arewe too hot or too cold? Do I need to adjustthe thermostat? This information helps mestay on track. The ultimate purpose of usingthese forms is to make every possible effortto make our work together beneficial. Ifsomething is amiss, you would be doing methe best favor if you let me know. Can youhelp me out?
Let’s take a minute and have you fill out theother form that asks your opinion about ourwork together. It’s kind of like taking thetemperature of our relationship today. Arewe too hot or too cold? Do I need to adjustthe thermostat? This information helps mestay on track. The ultimate purpose of usingthese forms is to make every possible effortto make our work together beneficial. Ifsomething is amiss, you would be doing methe best favor if you let me know. Can youhelp me out?
The Session Rating ScaleTraditionally
The Session Rating ScaleTraditionally Told us with their feetWill let us know on SRS
before telling/bolting. Takes work for candor.Disparity in power &
socio- economic, ethnic,or racial diff., can makeit tough. When was thelast time you told yourphysician, “You'remaking a big mistake"?
Told us with their feetWill let us know on SRS
before telling/bolting. Takes work for candor.Disparity in power &
socio- economic, ethnic,or racial diff., can makeit tough. When was thelast time you told yourphysician, “You'remaking a big mistake"?
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But Don’t StressIt’s Okay
But Don’t StressIt’s Okay
Keep encouraging client tolet you know…
Have to KNOW: No badnews. Not a measure ofcompetence or anythingnegative about you or theclient. Gift from the clientthat helps you to be better.
Unless you really want it,you are unlikely to get it.
You won’t get it fromeveryone.
Keep encouraging client tolet you know…
Have to KNOW: No badnews. Not a measure ofcompetence or anythingnegative about you or theclient. Gift from the clientthat helps you to be better.
Unless you really want it,you are unlikely to get it.
You won’t get it fromeveryone.
The Session Rating ScaleA Quick Visual Check
The Session Rating ScaleA Quick Visual Check
Scores < 36 or 9cms shouldbe discussed.
SRS is good or its not. Eitherthank the client for thefeedback, & invite them toshare future concerns; orthank client & explore whytheir ratings are lower sothat you can fix the concern.
Building the Alliance
Scores < 36 or 9cms shouldbe discussed.
SRS is good or its not. Eitherthank the client for thefeedback, & invite them toshare future concerns; orthank client & explore whytheir ratings are lower sothat you can fix the concern.
Building the Alliance
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Thankingand InvitingThanking
and Inviting Let me just take a second
here to look at this SRS—it’skind of like a thermometerthat takes the temperature ofour meeting here today. Wow,great, looks like we are on thesame page, that we aretalking about what you thinkis important and you believetoday’s meeting was right foryou. Please let me know if Iget off track, because lettingme know would be thebiggest favor you could do forme.
Let me just take a secondhere to look at this SRS—it’skind of like a thermometerthat takes the temperature ofour meeting here today. Wow,great, looks like we are on thesame page, that we aretalking about what you thinkis important and you believetoday’s meeting was right foryou. Please let me know if Iget off track, because lettingme know would be thebiggest favor you could do forme.
Thanks and ExploringWhat About Below 36 or 9cm?
Thanks and ExploringWhat About Below 36 or 9cm?
Don’t expect specificsor revelations—anyfeedback is a godsend
Is there anything else Icould have done,something I shouldhave done more of orless of, some questionor topic I should haveasked?
Don’t expect specificsor revelations—anyfeedback is a godsend
Is there anything else Icould have done,something I shouldhave done more of orless of, some questionor topic I should haveasked?
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Thankingand Exploring
Thankingand Exploring
Let me quickly look at thisother form here that lets meknow how you think we aredoing. Okay, seems like I ammissing the boat here. Thanksvery much for your honestyand giving me a chance toaddress what I can dodifferently. Was theresomething else I should haveasked you about or shouldhave done to make thismeeting work better for you?What was missing here?
Let me quickly look at thisother form here that lets meknow how you think we aredoing. Okay, seems like I ammissing the boat here. Thanksvery much for your honestyand giving me a chance toaddress what I can dodifferently. Was theresomething else I should haveasked you about or shouldhave done to make thismeeting work better for you?What was missing here?
The Session Rating ScaleOther Responses
The Session Rating ScaleOther Responses
When time an issue, setexpectation that the SRS willincrease over time.
Sometimes: “I don’t know” or“Nobody’s perfect.” Or will rateyou low & never say why, orrate high all the way. It’s all ok.
Continue to leave space forfeedback, to want it, and manyclients will. Even if they don’t,your attention to the alliancewill help. Get points for trying.
When time an issue, setexpectation that the SRS willincrease over time.
Sometimes: “I don’t know” or“Nobody’s perfect.” Or will rateyou low & never say why, orrate high all the way. It’s all ok.
Continue to leave space forfeedback, to want it, and manyclients will. Even if they don’t,your attention to the alliancewill help. Get points for trying.
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The SRSGraceful Acceptance
The SRSGraceful Acceptance
And a willingness to be flexibleusually turn things around.
Clients reporting allianceproblems more likely forsuccess. Lower scores on theSRS should be celebrated.
If clients are comfortableenough to express somethingisn’t right, then you are doingsomething great.
And a willingness to be flexibleusually turn things around.
Clients reporting allianceproblems more likely forsuccess. Lower scores on theSRS should be celebrated.
If clients are comfortableenough to express somethingisn’t right, then you are doingsomething great.
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Now we’re ready to be better therapists,but first we must heed the words of a notedpsychotherapy scholar
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Granted, at firstblush, thesehardly seem likewords fortherapists to liveby—but, as itturns out, theyare.
Sage Psychotherapy Scholar:Mae West?
When I’mgood,I’m verygood,but whenI’m bad,I’m better.
Becoming BetterHelping Every Single Client
Becoming BetterHelping Every Single Client
When clients are notbenefiting provides theopportunity to do yourbest work—gives youthe possibility of beinghelpful to everyone yousee. Sound too good tobe true? It’s not.
When clients are notbenefiting provides theopportunity to do yourbest work—gives youthe possibility of beinghelpful to everyone yousee. Sound too good tobe true? It’s not.
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Becoming BetterIdentifying Clients Not Responding
Becoming BetterIdentifying Clients Not Responding
When outcome is badin other words, youcan make it better bychanging somethingabout the therapy toturns things around;and if things don’t turnaround, by moving theclient on to a differentprovider or service
When outcome is badin other words, youcan make it better bychanging somethingabout the therapy toturns things around;and if things don’t turnaround, by moving theclient on to a differentprovider or service
Becoming BetterTwo Choices: Not Rocket Science
Becoming BetterTwo Choices: Not Rocket Science
Either the client isimproving or not. If not,the client is at risk.
Engage client in discussionabout progress, and whatshould be done differentlyif there isn’t any.
Keeps clients engaged sothat a new direction can beplanned.
Either the client isimproving or not. If not,the client is at risk.
Engage client in discussionabout progress, and whatshould be done differentlyif there isn’t any.
Keeps clients engaged sothat a new direction can beplanned.
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Becoming BetterWhen I’m Good, I’m Very Good
Becoming BetterWhen I’m Good, I’m Very Good
When ORS scoresincrease, when you’regood, a crucial step tobe very good is helpclients see gains as aconsequence of theirown efforts and makesense of its meaningso repeat in thefuture.
When ORS scoresincrease, when you’regood, a crucial step tobe very good is helpclients see gains as aconsequence of theirown efforts and makesense of its meaningso repeat in thefuture.
Becoming BetterLinking Outcome to Treatment
••See clientsSee clients moremorefrequently when thefrequently when theslope of change isslope of change issteep.steep.
••Begin to space theBegin to space thevisits as the rate ofvisits as the rate ofchange lessens.change lessens.
••See clients as longSee clients as longas there isas there ismeaningful changemeaningful change& they desire to& they desire tocontinue.continue.
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Becoming BetterDoesn’t Mean All Therapy Should Be Brief
Becoming BetterDoesn’t Mean All Therapy Should Be Brief
Au contraire, researchsuggests that more isbetter than less forclients who progressearly & want to continue.
When little or change,however, same dataindicates that therapyshould, indeed, be asbrief as possible.
Au contraire, researchsuggests that more isbetter than less forclients who progressearly & want to continue.
When little or change,however, same dataindicates that therapyshould, indeed, be asbrief as possible.
Involve the client inmonitoring progress & thedecision about what to donext, to elicit his or her ideas& formulate a plan.
The discussion repeated in allmeetings, but later ones gainsignificance and warrantadditional action: Checkpointand Last Chance Discussions.
Involve the client inmonitoring progress & thedecision about what to donext, to elicit his or her ideas& formulate a plan.
The discussion repeated in allmeetings, but later ones gainsignificance and warrantadditional action: Checkpointand Last Chance Discussions.
Becoming BetterWhat to Do NextBecoming BetterWhat to Do Next
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Becoming BetterWhen to Say WhenBecoming Better
When to Say When
Stimulates both clientand therapist tostruggle withcontinuing a processthat is yielding little orno benefit.
To support what isworking & challengewhat is not. Urgencyincreases over time
Stimulates both clientand therapist tostruggle withcontinuing a processthat is yielding little orno benefit.
To support what isworking & challengewhat is not. Urgencyincreases over time
Checkpoint Session:An Opportunity to Be Better
Checkpoint Session:An Opportunity to Be Better
Be transparent—comment about thelack of progress andseek feedback fromthe client about whathe/she thinks it means
Be transparent—comment about thelack of progress andseek feedback fromthe client about whathe/she thinks it means
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Okay, so things haven’t changed sincethe last time we talked. How do youmake sense of that? Should we be doingsomething different here, or should wecontinue on course steady as we go? Ifwe are going to stay on the same track,how long should we go before gettingworried? When will we know when to say“when?”
Okay, so things haven’t changed sincethe last time we talked. How do youmake sense of that? Should we be doingsomething different here, or should wecontinue on course steady as we go? Ifwe are going to stay on the same track,how long should we go before gettingworried? When will we know when to say“when?”
Becoming BetterClient Not Improving
Becoming BetterClient Not Improving
Becoming BetterFirst, the AllianceBecoming BetterFirst, the Alliance
“It doesn’t look like we aregetting anywhere. Let’s goover the SRS to make sureyou are getting exactlywhat you are looking for.”Going thru SRS and elicitingclient responses in detailcan help you & the clientget a better sense of whatmay not be working.
“It doesn’t look like we aregetting anywhere. Let’s goover the SRS to make sureyou are getting exactlywhat you are looking for.”Going thru SRS and elicitingclient responses in detailcan help you & the clientget a better sense of whatmay not be working.
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Checkpoint ConversationFurther Considerations
Checkpoint ConversationFurther Considerations
Worth exploring fit of yourapproach with client’ssensibilities about what needsto happen—the client’s theoryof change.
Ringing true with the client willincrease expectation for changeas well as participation.
Client’s TOC unfolds from aconversation structured by yourcuriosity about the client’sideas, attitudes, andspeculations about change.
Worth exploring fit of yourapproach with client’ssensibilities about what needsto happen—the client’s theoryof change.
Ringing true with the client willincrease expectation for changeas well as participation.
Client’s TOC unfolds from aconversation structured by yourcuriosity about the client’sideas, attitudes, andspeculations about change.
Checkpoint ConversationDo Something DifferentCheckpoint ConversationDo Something Different
Nothing may come of talkabout the alliance. Don’tworry. Making effort helps.
Invite others from supportsystem, use a team or co-therapist, a differentapproach; referral to anothertherapist, religious advisor,or self-help group—whateverseems of value.
Any ideas are implemented,and progress is monitored.
Nothing may come of talkabout the alliance. Don’tworry. Making effort helps.
Invite others from supportsystem, use a team or co-therapist, a differentapproach; referral to anothertherapist, religious advisor,or self-help group—whateverseems of value.
Any ideas are implemented,and progress is monitored.
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Becoming BetterPrecipitous DropsBecoming BetterPrecipitous Drops
Get explanation: Is the droprelated to the reason forservice—a deterioration—oris a recent event holdingsway over the client’srating?
If deterioration, then a redflag, signals the necessity tohave a heart to heart aboutwhat needs to happendifferent to quickly turnthings around.
Get explanation: Is the droprelated to the reason forservice—a deterioration—oris a recent event holdingsway over the client’srating?
If deterioration, then a redflag, signals the necessity tohave a heart to heart aboutwhat needs to happendifferent to quickly turnthings around.
Becoming BetterPotholes Are Different
Becoming BetterPotholes Are Different
Hit a pot hole, etc. Eventshold sway over rating.
If pothole, ask to redolooking at the whole week,related to reasons for tx.
If pothole trumps the orig.reasons for tx, then go withit. Reconnect new issues toORS. Don’t turn life eventsinto therapy issues.
Hit a pot hole, etc. Eventshold sway over rating.
If pothole, ask to redolooking at the whole week,related to reasons for tx.
If pothole trumps the orig.reasons for tx, then go withit. Reconnect new issues toORS. Don’t turn life eventsinto therapy issues.
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Becoming BetterZigzag
Becoming BetterZigzag
Sometimes scores, evenwhen connected to theclient’s problems go up anddown over time—a zigzagpattern.
Of primary interest iswhether there is an upwardor downward trend—backto the basic question: Arethings getting better or not?
Sometimes scores, evenwhen connected to theclient’s problems go up anddown over time—a zigzagpattern.
Of primary interest iswhether there is an upwardor downward trend—backto the basic question: Arethings getting better or not?
Becoming BetterThe Last Chance Discussion
Becoming BetterThe Last Chance Discussion
Driving into desertrunning on empty,“last chance for gas.”
Depicts the necessityof stopping anddiscussing theimplications ofcontinuing w/ochange.
Driving into desertrunning on empty,“last chance for gas.”
Depicts the necessityof stopping anddiscussing theimplications ofcontinuing w/ochange.
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Becoming BetterNever the LAST CHANCE
Becoming BetterNever the LAST CHANCE
Doesn’t mean the“last chance” foryour client—butrather the lastchance of a changeplan or pairing. Nolast chance for yourclient—referral canmake thedifference!
Doesn’t mean the“last chance” foryour client—butrather the lastchance of a changeplan or pairing. Nolast chance for yourclient—referral canmake thedifference!
1.What does the client say?2.What have you done
differently?3.What can be done
differently now?4.What other resources can
be rallied?5.Is it time to fail
successfully?
Last Chance ThoughtsThe Longer w/o Change, the Quicker to #5
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Becoming BetterHelping Every Single Client
Becoming BetterHelping Every Single Client
All clients can’t benefit. Stilla way to be helpful.
Might have felt like afailure. But when I’m bad,I’m better. Now successfulwhen client achieveschange & when, in theabsence of change, I getout of the way.
All clients can’t benefit. Stilla way to be helpful.
Might have felt like afailure. But when I’m bad,I’m better. Now successfulwhen client achieveschange & when, in theabsence of change, I getout of the way.
Becoming BetterThe Last Chance Discussion
Becoming BetterThe Last Chance Discussion
At the least, consultation
Referral seriously discussed.
Rarely justified to continuepast typical period.
Rarely is not never. Highlyidiosyncratic & uniquelynegotiated. Keeps us honest,addresses the lack of changetransparently—new for me.
At the least, consultation
Referral seriously discussed.
Rarely justified to continuepast typical period.
Rarely is not never. Highlyidiosyncratic & uniquelynegotiated. Keeps us honest,addresses the lack of changetransparently—new for me.
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Becoming BetterGuard Against Finger Pointing
Becoming BetterGuard Against Finger Pointing
Guard against explainingclient response thrutheoretical filters &folklore— puts us rightback where we havetraditionally been—attributing lack of changeto the client. Client non-response meanssomething else should bedone.
Guard against explainingclient response thrutheoretical filters &folklore— puts us rightback where we havetraditionally been—attributing lack of changeto the client. Client non-response meanssomething else should bedone.
When I’m Bad, I’m BetterFailing Successfully
When I’m Bad, I’m BetterFailing Successfully
Repeat commitment tohelp them achieve goals.
Failure says nothingabout them or theirpotential.
If client wants, meet untilarrangements are made.
But rarely continue withclients who show noimprovement.
Repeat commitment tohelp them achieve goals.
Failure says nothingabout them or theirpotential.
If client wants, meet untilarrangements are made.
But rarely continue withclients who show noimprovement.
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Failing SuccessfullyFailing Successfully
Change of Therapist
Watershed ClientFailing SuccessfullyWatershed Client
Failing Successfully
I believed in PBE, but…
Awakened me to thepitfalls; taught me to failsuccessfully.
Avoid a “chronic” client—the iatrongenic effects ofcontinuing therapy w/obenefit.
ORS allows us to askourselves hard questions.
I believed in PBE, but…
Awakened me to thepitfalls; taught me to failsuccessfully.
Avoid a “chronic” client—the iatrongenic effects ofcontinuing therapy w/obenefit.
ORS allows us to askourselves hard questions.
I wish my helper hadfailed successfully
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Becoming BetterFeedback Is My Compass
Becoming BetterFeedback Is My Compass
Not an uninhabited terrain oftechnical procedures, nor thepredictable path of diagnosis,prescription, & cure. Cannot bedescribed w/o the client &therapist, co-adventurers in ajourney across unchartedterritory. Common factorsprovide landmarks for thisinterpersonal & idiosyncratic trip,& specific models provide well-traveled directions to consider,but feedback provides thecompass, showing the way tothe desired destination.
Not an uninhabited terrain oftechnical procedures, nor thepredictable path of diagnosis,prescription, & cure. Cannot bedescribed w/o the client &therapist, co-adventurers in ajourney across unchartedterritory. Common factorsprovide landmarks for thisinterpersonal & idiosyncratic trip,& specific models provide well-traveled directions to consider,but feedback provides thecompass, showing the way tothe desired destination.
Being BadCan Make You Better
Being BadCan Make You Better
Helps clients you are alreadyeffective with by empoweringchange—helps those notbenefiting by enabling otheroptions and, in absence ofchange, the ability to movethe client on.
When we’re good, we’revery good, but whenwe’re bad, we can beeven better.
Helps clients you are alreadyeffective with by empoweringchange—helps those notbenefiting by enabling otheroptions and, in absence ofchange, the ability to movethe client on.
When we’re good, we’revery good, but whenwe’re bad, we can beeven better.