Personal and Technical Profile of Psychotherapists: An Analysis of Competencies and Challenges

Claudia Andrea Martínez Barra
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Claudia Andrea Martínez Barra: Socióloga – Licenciada en Psicología Concepción - Chile

Scientific Journal Care & Tech, 2024, vol. 2, issue 2, 80-104

Abstract: The present essay examines the personal and technical competencies of psychologists who practice psychotherapy, exploring both their training and their personal experiences in mental health. The review focuses on how therapists; own psychological issues may impact the therapeutic process, as well as the relationship between their mental well-being and the effectiveness of psychotherapy. Finally, it is suggested that, although there is no ideal psychotherapist profile, those who achieve a balance between theoretical knowledge, practical clinical experience, continuous updates on research advances, and personal psychotherapy to address their own psychological conflicts and manage countertransference tend to foster significant improvements in interventions. This combination of factors contributes to greater patient adherence to treatments, thereby optimizing treatment outcomes.

Keywords: Psychologist; Clinical Psychology; Psychotherapy; Continuing Education; Self-Assessment (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.69821/caretech.v2i2.23

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