Training in cognitive, supportive-expressive, and drug counseling therapies for cocaine dependence.

@article{CritsChristoph1998TrainingIC,
  title={Training in cognitive, supportive-expressive, and drug counseling therapies for cocaine dependence.},
  author={Paul Crits-Christoph and Lynne Siqueland and Jesse L. Chittams and Jacques P. Barber and Aaron T. Beck and Arlene Frank and Bruce S Liese and Lester, Luborsky and David Mark and Delinda Mercer and Lisa Simon Onken and Lisa M Najavits and Michael E. Thase and George E Woody},
  journal={Journal of consulting and clinical psychology},
  year={1998},
  volume={66 3},
  pages={
          484-92
        }
}
This study assessed the effects of training on the performance of 65 therapists in delivering manual-guided therapies to 202 cocaine-dependent patients. Changes in ratings of therapists' adherence and competence was assessed in 3 treatment modalities: supportive-expressive dynamic therapy (SE), cognitive therapy (CT), and individual drug counseling. Effects of manual-guided training on the therapeutic alliance were also assessed. Training effects were examined through a hierarchical linear… 
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