Subjects: Psychology >> Clinical and Counseling Psychology submitted time 2023-07-04
Abstract: Therapeutic assessment (TA) is a semi-structured model of assessment and intervention that emphasizes collaboration between the client and the assessor, and it can promote change of client while also achieving the goals of the assessment. Its main effects are symptom reduction, increased self-esteem and sense of hope, and promotion of motivation to participate in treatment. It also has the advantage of a more efficient shorter time period, and can be used in conjunction with other therapeutic techniques. Its main limitations are the lack of sufficient large sample studies, its applicability in cross-national and cross-cultural contexts, and that its mechanism need to be further explored. The application of therapeutic assessment in China is challenged by the revision of the Chinese version of the test instruments and the lack of professional competency in psychological assessment.