Position Paper on the Proper Nature and Policy Applications of Psychotherapy Research
EAP has voted at its meting on March 13, 2021 on a “Position Paper on the Proper Nature and Policy Applications of Psychotherapy Research.”
This Position Paper is an important step for EAP to get visible in the field of Psychotherapy Research. EAP takes a stance that Research should follow the contextual model and accept different ways of undertaking research. The medical model with its RCT design is too narrow. Research methodology should fit to the relational process of psychotherapy and should be adjusted to the nature of psychotherapy. This includes qualitative and mixed models.
This link leads You to the full document.
Peter Schulthess, Chair of SARC
http://www.europsyche.org/app/uploads/2021/04/EAP-Research-Statement-March-13-2021-adopted.pdf
Training
Psychotherapists are required to engage in extensive personal psychotherapy during their training which is up to seven years duration. Psychotherapists usually have a first degree followed by a professional, highly specialised, theoretical and clinical training which includes research methodology and continuous professional development. The EAP promotes the recognition of common standards of training throughout Europe, and will ensure their mobility across member states.
Training