Integrative Psychology identifies what works best from each approach (psychoanalytic, cognitive, behaviourist, systemic, humanistic, etc.) and integrates it in one model. This way we can help each person with their unique needs, without getting caught up in conflicts between different ways of understanding the discipline.

Research has shown that the technique used in therapy or consultation only accounts for 15% of success. The other 85% depends on the relationship established between the client and the psychologist, the client’s expectations, and other factors. 

Since every person is unique, there is not a specific way to help everyone. Different people have different problems, and these problems can change over time. So, Integrative Psychology looks at each person and their situation and uses the best ideas to come up with a plan that is right for them. 

This is why Integrative Psychology considers both the person and their surroundings, and it adapts to each individual’s needs at each stage of life, offering a personalised plan. 

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References

Lambert, M. J. (1992). Implications of outcome research for psychotherapy integration. A J. C. Norcross i M. R. Goldstein (Ed.), Handbook of psychotherapy integration (p. 94-129). New York: Basic Books. 

Norcross, J. C. (Comp.). (1986). Handbook of Eclectic Psychotherapy. New York: Brunner Mazel.