Scientist-Practitioner Model of Clinical Psychology

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The Scientist-Practitioner model of Clinical Psychology traces its roots to the Boulder
Conference on Graduate Education in Clinical Psychology (1949) held in Boulder,
Colorado, USA. The conference developed a model of training and education leading to
professional practice in which Clinical Psychologists adhere to scientific methods,
procedures, and research in their day-to-day practice. Some (e.g., Francine Shapiro) have
reframed the model as Clinical Psychologists as applied scientists.[citation needed] The
goal of the training, educational model, and eventual practice is for Clinicians to use
scientific methodology in their practice-decision; to work with clients using scientifically
valid methods, tools, and techniques; to inform their clients of scientifically-based
findings and approaches to their problems; and to conduct practice-based research.

Core tenets of the Scientist-Practitioner model include:

delivering psychological assessment (Psychological testing) and psychological

intervention procedures in accordance with scientifically-based protocols;
accessing and integrating scientific findings to inform healthcare decisions;
framing and testing hypotheses that inform healthcare decisions;
building and maintaining effective teamwork with other healthcare professionals that
supports the delivery of scientist-practitioner contributions;
research-based training and support to other health professions in the delivery of
psychological care;
contributing to practice-based research and development to improve the quality and
effectiveness of psychological aspects of health care.
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have questioned if is possible, in today's climate, to continue to expect practicing Clinical
Psychologists to be able to adhere to the ideals and tenets of the Scientist-Practitioner
model. Many clinicians find it difficult to complete their practical duties let alone conduct
research (which often goes unfunded) or to remain up-to-date with cutting edge science.

Those Clinical Psychologists who do adhere to a scientist-practitioner model of practice

are likely to utilize techniques that have been scientifically validated through extensive
research. It is widely accepted, for example, that cognitive-behavioral therapy is effective
in treating a host of mental illnesses.

[edit] Further reading

Hayes, Steven C., Barlow, David H., & Nelson-Gray, Rosemery O. The Scientist
Practitioner Research and Accountability in the Age of Managed Care (Second Edition).
Boston: Allyn & Bacon, 1999. 438pp.
Soldz, Stephen, & McCullough, L. (Eds). Reconciling Empirical Knowledge and Clinical
Experience: The Art and Science of Psychotherapy Washington, DC: American
Psychological Association, 1999. 286pp.

[edit] External links

http://www.psychjourney.com/Science%20&%20Practitioner%20Gap.htm
http://tcp.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/31/5/497
http://www.uq.net.au/~zzbdick/dlitt/DLitt_P14scip.pdf
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