The Differences between the Therapeutic Models…
Therapeutic Models – The diagram below was developed as part of this research project to summarise the key differences (and similarities) between the theories.
Psychodynamic
- Long Term
- Analyses Causes/Why?
- Listener lead
- Equal Relationship
- Needs trust building
Person Centred
- Takes time needed
- Considers Causes
- Speaker-Lead
- Non-directive
- Needs trust building
Cognitive-Behavioural Theory
- Short-term
- Does not consider causes
- Listener-directed
- Structures/guides a solution
- Needs to become open and honest
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