Methods and Effects of integrative counseling and short-term psychotherapy for Students

Publication date: Available online 20 May 2015 Source:Mental Health & Prevention Author(s): Frank-Hagen Hofmann , Michael Sperth , Rainer Matthias Holm-Hadulla A comprehensive model of counseling that integrates practically relevant approaches is outlined briefly. It contains principles of the helping alliance, behavioral, cognitive, psychodynamic and existential aspects. Hermeneutics serves as a meta-theoretical framework. Data from a naturalistic single-group pre-post effectiveness study suggests that integrative counseling is effective in reducing psychopathology and distress as well as in restoring satisfaction with life and studies. Corresponding effect sizes were medium to high. The integrative model facilitates a coherent conceptualization of cases and first results show that it is useful and effective for a creative counseling practice.
Source: Mental Health and Prevention - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research