Abstract
Common factors is a concept that offers an explanation as to what makes counseling effective. Evidence from outcome studies
has implications for training and practice. The particular purpose of this paper is to review the components of a popular
model of common factors, the evidence supporting them, and subsequent implications for counselor educators and practitioners.
The author specifies the parameters of clinical decision-making within the common factors model and discusses the limits of
relational factors in counseling.
has implications for training and practice. The particular purpose of this paper is to review the components of a popular
model of common factors, the evidence supporting them, and subsequent implications for counselor educators and practitioners.
The author specifies the parameters of clinical decision-making within the common factors model and discusses the limits of
relational factors in counseling.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-12
- DOI 10.1007/s10447-011-9115-7
- Authors
- Todd W. Leibert, Department of Counseling, Oakland University, 440K, Pawley Hall, Rochester, MI 48309, USA
- Journal International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling
- Online ISSN 1573-3246
- Print ISSN 0165-0653