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The matrix model for clinical psychology: A contextual approach
Author(s) -
Sue Stanley,
Terry Alison
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
journal of clinical psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.124
H-Index - 119
eISSN - 1097-4679
pISSN - 0021-9762
DOI - 10.1002/jclp.20151
Subject(s) - psychology , focus (optics) , matrix model , applied psychology , cognitive psychology , matrix (chemical analysis) , cognitive science , psychotherapist , epistemology , physics , quantum mechanics , optics , composite material , string (physics) , philosophy , materials science
The four level matrix model proposed by C.R. Snyder and T.R. Elliott (this issue) is a bold attempt to provide a coherent philosophy and model to guide the training of clinical psychologists. Shortcomings of current training practices, such as a focus on individuals rather than community dynamics and on pathology rather than strengths, are addressed in the proposed model. Difficulties in the implementation of the model are discussed. © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Clin Psychol.