Process and Outcome Research in Existential Psychotherapy

Authors

  • Sofia Alegria Author
  • Inês Carvalho Author
  • Daniel Sousa Author
  • Edgar Agrela Correia Author
  • João Fonseca Author
  • Branca Sá Pires Author
  • Sandra Fernandes Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.65828/p1gfwa02

Keywords:

Existential psychotherapy, process, outcome, research, dyads, PQS, CORE-OM

Abstract

This study aims to be a contribution to both process and outcome research regarding existential psychotherapy having used, respectively, Psychotherapy Process Q-Set and Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation – Outcome Measurements. Four dyads in a total of 48 sessions were analysed. Results reflect upon the primary of the therapeutic relationship.

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2016-01-01

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Process and Outcome Research in Existential Psychotherapy. (2016). Existential Analysis: Journal of the Society for Existential Analysis, 27(1), 78-92. https://doi.org/10.65828/p1gfwa02
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