Control Mastery Theory
Control Mastery Theory was Developed by: The San Francisco Psychotherapy Research Group
Overview of Control Mastery Theory: “This exciting theory has been developed over the last 35 years from case-based empirical research done by the San Francisco Psychotherapy Research Group where Dr. Sohn is on faculty. The workshop will teach clinicians to more readily understand how clients work in therapy and how to make hypotheses about the client’s problems from the first several sessions. It will also inform how clinicians can use their own creative strengths to develop interventions which enable clients to feel safe to achieve their goals.” --excerpt from Case Western Reserve University
“The control-mastery theory is an integrated theory of how psychopathology develops and how psychotherapy works. According to this model, psychopathology stems from pathogenic beliefs that develop from traumatic life experiences — these may be severe, extraordinary events or ongoing stressful experiences. Pathogenic beliefs, which are usually unconscious, are extremely frightening and powerful because they suggest that the pursuit of important goals will endanger oneself or loved ones.” --excerpt from Transformative Relationships
Resources Related to Control Mastery Theory:
Transformative Relationships
Concepts of Control Master Theory
Controlmastery.org San Francisco Psychotherapy Research Group Clinic and Training Center
Case Western Reserve University
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