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      An appraisal of constructivist psychotherapies.

      Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
      American Psychological Association (APA)

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          Abstract

          Predicated on a postmodern epistemology, constructivist theories emphasize the proactive, self-organizing features of human knowing and their implications for psychotherapy. This article outlines the potential contributions of 4 clinical lineages sharing a constructivist philosophy--personal construct theory, structural--developmental cognitive therapy, narrative reconstruction, and constructivist family therapy--and briefly reviews emerging trends in psychotherapy research compatible with this perspective. Although current constructivist approaches confront problems as well as prospects, they represent a growing force within psychotherapy, contributing to the sophistication of psychological theory, the diversification of clinical research, and the extension of therapeutic technique.

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          Journal
          Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
          Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
          American Psychological Association (APA)
          1939-2117
          0022-006X
          1993
          1993
          : 61
          : 2
          : 221-234
          Article
          10.1037/0022-006X.61.2.221
          8473576
          bea6d41f-8f1c-4ecd-8f56-1b995da510be
          © 1993
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