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[loopylisa]

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Thanks maven, i think thats really helpful especially in terms of the wondering about how shortlisters make their decisions!
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[chixta]

I didnt learn the difference between therapy and theory until I got onto training!!

[lyd]

Thanks for that post- it is really helpful. This website is such a great resource! lydia

[pibibk]

[schizometric]

My understanding is that a model comes from a theory that can then be applied to assessment and formulation (etc), then intervention is guided by the model - the model being like a mediator between practice and the basic underlying theory (i.e. it is not guided by "therapy" - to answer your question) - CBT is a good example of this (or the one I am most familiar with )

So I guess theory is the background to what you're doing with the client, whereas assessment/formulation/intervention and evaluation is the application of that knowledge to practice (i.e. using a model)?

In terms of interview speak and to use CBT as an example, I would describe a theory like a broad concept - for example cognitive theory (information processing, etc etc), same with behavioural theory, going back to basics at an undergrad-ish level. If I was asked about a model that comes from that theory I might describe e.g. Clark's model of panic or Beck's triad, and if asked to describe therapy, I would discuss the background theory, model, and how that applies to my client (how the theory and model informs assessment and formulation), and emphasise my application of the model in an intervention (e.g. behavioural experiments, thought diaries).

Please please correct me if I'm wrong anyone
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[astra]

I'd be inclined to go back to basics for a theory, so something like learning theory, attachment theory, cognitive theory, from which models are built that explain certain ways of being, from which interventions are thought up and developed.