Strategies for Preparing Clients for Treatment: A Review.

Walitzer, Kimberly S.; Connors, Gerard J.; Dermen, Kurt H.

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ERIC Number: EJ594595

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1999

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Strategies for Preparing Clients for Treatment: A Review.

Walitzer, Kimberly S.; Connors, Gerard J.; Dermen, Kurt H.

Behavior Modification, v23 n1 p129-51 Jan 1999

Reviews two general classes of strategies designed to reduce premature attrition and enhance treatment. Research on psychotherapy preparatory techniques indicates that these educational techniques are effective in reducing early-treatment attrition and may be especially effective with populations at high risk for dropout. (Author/GCP)

Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Behavior Modification, Dropout Prevention, Dropouts, Educational Strategies, Mental Health Programs, Motivation, Participation, Psychological Services, Psychotherapy, Student Attrition

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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