About The San Francisco Psychotherapy Research Group
Over one hundred researchers and clinicians worldwide now participate in the
ongoing work of the research group. Well over 100 papers have been
published which present research or explore new directions for study of
Weiss's theory. In 1986 much of this research was collected and presented
in a groundbreaking volume entitled, The Psychoanalytic Process: Theory,
Clinical Observation and Empirical Research, authored by Weiss, Sampson and
the Mt. Zion Research Group (Guilford Press). In the fall of 1993, Weiss
published an important new contribution to psychotherapy and psychoanalysis
entitled, How psychotherapy Works: Process and Technique (Guilford Press).
In this volume, Weiss extends his powerful theory and focuses on its
clinical applications.
The research group currently offers weekly research group meetings where
members collaborate on the formulation and clarification of hypotheses,
design of studies and interpretation of research findings. Clinical case
conferences are held weekly to provide professionals the opportunity to
explore and understand clinical case material. Classes and colloquia are
offered each semester to allow for in depth study of the basic theory and
its application to special populations. Annual conferences provide a forum
for discussion with esteemed colleagues on special interest topics. Lastly
a yearly week long workshop is offered the first week in March, for
intensive survey of the theory, research methods and clinical applications.
The goals of the group are:
- To provide continuing education for clinicians around the world.
- To conduct ongoing empirical research into mental functioning,
psychopathology and the psychotherapeutic process.
- To test new concepts and theories about the development and
treatment of psychopathology.
- To improve existing treatment evaluation methods and develop new
measures to assess mental functioning, emotions and treatment
effectiveness.
- To disseminate the findings of the research group through the
publication of scientific papers, books and articles.
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