Taking allegiance seriously–implications for research policy and practice

McLeod, John

doi:10.1080/13642531003637791

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“…Other studies have found that the cognitive dissonance produced by being compelled to endorse counterattitudinal positions increases negative affect (Harmon–Jones, 2000) and may also invoke denials of responsibility as a way to decrease this discomfort (Gosling, Denizeau & Oberle, 2006). Such effects are concerning for training in psychotherapy because there are strong indications that a therapist’s allegiance to a particular treatment influences treatment delivery, and ultimately treatment outcome (McLeod, 2010; Munder, Gerger, Trelle, & Barth, 2011; Wampold, 2001). Requiring trainees to engage in treatment goals which are contrary to deeply held values therefore not only disregards the personal values of the trainee, but also has the potential to negatively impact the quality of services provided to the client.…”

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A model for addressing client–clinician value conflict.

Farnsworth¹,

Callahan²

2013

Training and Education in Professional Psychology

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Despite longstanding acknowledgment that values are intrinsic to the process of psychotherapy, the field of psychology has been hesitant to explore the implications of values for the client-clinician relationship. One important issue concems disagreement between the treatment goals of the client and the personal values of the trainee clinician (referred to here as client-clinician value conflict). In this article, the theoretical and practical importance of values for psychotherapy outcomes is briefly reviewed, with an emphasis on the normative and unavoidable nature of value conflicts between clients and their trainee clinicians. A model for addressing client-clinician value conflict is then presented along with case examples and practical recommendations for professional clinicians, supervisors, and trainees. General guidelines for the application of the model are then discussed in more detail with specific wamings regarding the potential for misuse. It is argued that because value conflicts are an inescapable element of psychotherapy, the best protection that can be afforded to clients is for all trainee clinicians to develop greater personal and professional awareness of their own values and recognize the impact that those values have on the services they provide.

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