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Article: Empirically supported treatments in psychology: implications for Canadian professional psychology
- Article from:
- Canadian Psychology
- Article date:
- November 1, 1999
- Author:
CopyrightCopyright Canadian Psychological Association Nov 1999. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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Abstract
In this article we examine several interconnected efforts to develop evidence-based practice in professional psychology. We first review the American Psychological Association's Division 12 Task Forces' development of criteria and listings for empirically supported psychological t
reatments. Next, we present related efforts to develop procedures to identify treatments that have established efficacy and to develop practice guidelines. The possible impact of these initiatives on Canadian professional psychology in the domains of training, credentialing, practice, and research are then examined. Finally, we present recommendations for steps that should be taken by Canadian psychology ...