Common Factors

Abstract The aim of this Grand Rounds column is to present a “real life” clinical case and invite selected authors and noted clinicians to provide commentary and insights into how they would conceptualize and approach the presented case. In this column, I've asked for commentary from Drs. Scott Miller and Barry Duncan, co-founders and co-directors of the Institute for the Study of Therapeutic Change (ISTC), and Dr. Jacqueline Sparks, associate member of the ISTC and adjunct professor at Nova Southeastern University. Together, they provide a lively discussion of some the 'common factors' research and its application to clinical practice. The interviews took place in two sittings, one a conference call with Scott and Barry, the other an individual interview with Jacqueline. The conversations have been integrated in the commentary that follows.