March/April 2020
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Fast-Track Therapy
Challenging Old Assumptions
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Editor's Note
Something’s afoot in the therapy world, and some clinicians will surely wrinkle their brows at it. Although it comes in various forms, the catchiest term for it is microtherapy. Can these single-session encounters help meet the growing demand for therapy? Is it all some clients need or want? How effective is it really?
A Need for Speed?
How Therapists Can Meet a Growing Demand
The push in popular culture to raise awareness about mental health means more and more people are seeking help. With resources limited, often where they’re needed most, some therapists are touting a range of ultrabrief therapies as crucial to expanding the field’s reach and impact. But can such short interventions really make a difference? Read More
The Tyranny of Time
How Long Does Effective Therapy Really Take?
Consider what it takes to master any new and complex skill, say learning a language, playing a musical instrument, or becoming adept at carpentry. If someone promised to make you an expert in six months, you’d suspect they were selling snake oil. Meaningful personal development takes time and effort. Why would psychotherapy be any different? Read More
The Warm Handoff
Therapists’ Expanding Role in Healthcare
Extra Features
The Path to Clinical Confidence
More Training Isn't Always the Answer