Therapist Competence in Cognitive Therapy for Depression: Predicting Subsequent Symptom Change

摘要

ObjectiveThe efficacy of cognitive therapy (CT) for depression has been well-established. Measures of the adequacy of therapists’ delivery of treatment are critical to facilitating therapist training and treatment dissemination. While some studies have found an association between CT competence and outcome, research has yet to address whether competence ratings predict subsequent outcomes.