Benchmark Psychology

The Experience Myth: Do Therapists Really Get Better with Time?


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Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on therapist expertise and development. We delve into two groundbreaking studies that challenge the assumption that therapists automatically improve with experience. Discover the surprising findings that experience alone may not lead to better client outcomes, and explore the power of deliberate practice and outcome monitoring in fostering therapist improvement. We discuss the implications of these findings for clients, therapists, and policymakers, and offer practical strategies for therapists to continuously enhance their skills and effectiveness. Tune in to gain valuable insights into the path to mastery in psychotherapy.

Papers

Do psychotherapists improve with time and experience? A longitudinal analysis of outcomes in a clinical setting

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/316408245_Do_psychotherapists_improve_with_time_and_experience_A_longitudinal_analysis_of_outcomes_in_a_clinical_setting

Creating a Climate for Therapist Improvement:

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/308173684_Creating_a_Climate_for_Therapist_Improvement_A_Case_Study_of_an_Agency_Focused_on_Outcomes_and_Deliberate_Practice


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Benchmark PsychologyBy Dr Aaron Frost and Dr Rebecca Frost