Common Factor Approach

Over the years studies have proved that common factors research is not scientific. “The common factor approach alone does not recommend a guide for leading the complex development of clinical change (Sexton et al, 2004). The common factor approach does not pose evidence based techniques that arise from the therapeutic process. According to Sprenkle & Blow (2004), common factors should not be used as the only treatment model while working with individuals; instead it should be used in union with other therapy models. According to Chambless et al. (1996), “examining the citations for EVT’s identified in the 1995 task force report, we find not a single study included test of the efficacy of the treatment for ethnic minority populations.” Research