PSYCHOTHERAPY-RESEARCH - RELEVANCE FOR CLINICAL-TRAINING AND PRACTICE

Psychotherapy research continues to turn out findings at an increasing speed. Despite the methodological complexity of the field, progress has been made. Training and clinical practice is being significantly influenced by empirical research, not only in behavioural and cognitive psychotherapy but also in psychodynamic and client-centred psychotherapy. This article is a brief assessment of trends and some findings in modern psychotherapy research which may be relevant for the training in and practice of professional psychotherapy.