There is a continuum with two extremes.
| Its all in the dialogue between the couple | ____________________________________ | Its all in the safety of the relationship with the therapist |
Of course it is both, I doubt anyone holds the extreme positions. However it is an interesting question as to when one of these aspects needs to be to the fore.
This discussion with Rick & Sherry Stolp addresses this question very well, among other things.
Later: Sunday, October 17, 2010
About 20 minutes into the audio they talk about research based on ideas of “Duncan & Miller” on outcome research. http://www.talkingcure.com.
They now have separate websites:
Scott D Miller
http://www.scottdmiller.com
http://www.centerforclinicalexcellence.com
Barry Duncan
http://www.heartandsoulofchange.com
http://www.whatsrightwithyou.com
I’ve made another post on Outcome research here.

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