Abstract
Since the Boulder conference more than 50 years ago, clinical psychology has been moving toward empirically-based techniques and methods. Considerable research has been conducted and a multitude of studies have documented support for empirically-supported treatments (ESTs). However, the literature on implementing ESTs in real-world settings is relatively limited. The absence of practical guidance poses a particular problem for students in clinical psychology training programs that emphasize training and competency in ESTs. This article describes the development of an alcohol specialty clinic within a clinical psychology training program from the first conceptualizations to establishment of a referral base and provision of services. At each step, integration of science and clinical practice is discussed. Future directions and suggestions for developing training clinics are provided
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 65-72 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Professional Psychology: Research and Practice |
Volume | 44 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2013 |
Keywords
- Alcohol treatment
- Clinical training
- EST
- Specialty clinic
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Psychology