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Developing a competence framework for cognitive analytic therapy

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Parry, Glenys, Bennett, Dawn, Roth, Anthony D., Kellett, Stephen·2021·Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice
DOI 10.1111/papt.12306
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Objective: This paper describes the development and summarizes the content of a competence framework for delivery of cognitive analytic therapy (CAT). Design: The framework was developed using the evidence‐based method developed by Roth and Pilling (2008, Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy , 36 , 129). Methods: A review of the CAT outcome literature identified where CAT interventions had evidence of efficacy. Standard texts on CAT were primary sources for details of theory and practice. This process was supported by an expert reference group (ERG). The role of the ERG was to provide professional advice on areas where the evidence base was lacking, but where CAT interventions were commonly used by therapists trained in the model. Results: A framework was produced and structured in terms of core knowledge, core skills, and meta‐competences (which require therapeutic judgement rather than simple adherence to a treatment protocol). Conclusions: The framework enables trainees, service users, service managers, and commissioners to better understand a) the core features of CAT and b) what competences need to be in place for CAT to be skilfully delivered in practice. Practitioner points: It is possible to define the core competences of CAT. Whilst generic competences are important, there are five CAT‐specific domains of competence. The CAT‐specific competences reflect the three‐phase structure of the therapy: reformulation, recognition, and revision.

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Authors
Parry, G., Bennett, D., Roth, A. D., & Kellett, S.
Affiliations
  • University of Sheffield (GB)
  • Catalyse CAT Ltd UK
  • University College London (GB)
Corresponding author
Parry, Glenys
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Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2020-09-15
Volume
94
Issue
S1
Pages
151-170
ISSN
  • 1476-0835 (ISSN-L)
  • 2044-8341
DOI
10.1111/papt.12306
OpenAlex
W3085946705
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33
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en
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  • Psychology and Psychotherapy Theory Research and Practice (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
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  • White Rose Research Online (University of Leeds, The University of Sheffield, University of York) (acceptedVersion)
  • UCL Discovery (University College London) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Counseling Practices and Supervision
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Competency Development and Evaluation
Keywords
cognitive analytic therapy, competence framework, therapist competence, evidence-based practice, meta-competencies, reformulation, recognition, revision, psychotherapy training, treatment efficacy
MeSH terms
Cognition, Humans, Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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