Publications [#302632] of Scott N. Compton

Journal Articles

1. Cummings, CM; Caporino, NE; Settipani, CA; Read, KL; Compton, SN; March, J; Sherrill, J; Piacentini, J; McCracken, J; Walkup, JT; Ginsburg, G; Albano, AM; Rynn, M; Birmaher, B; Sakolsky, D; Gosch, E; Keeton, C; Kendall, PC (2013). The therapeutic relationship in cognitive-behavioral therapy and pharmacotherapy for anxious youth.. J Consult Clin Psychol, 81(5), 859-864. [Gateway.cgi], [doi]
   (last updated on 2024/03/30)

   Abstract:
   OBJECTIVE: We examined the therapeutic relationship with cognitive-behavioral therapists and with pharmacotherapists for youth from the Child/Adolescent Anxiety Multimodal Study (Walkup et al., 2008). The therapeutic relationship was examined in relation to treatment outcomes. METHOD: Participants were 488 youth (ages 7-17 years; 50% male) randomized to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT; Coping Cat), pharmacotherapy (sertraline), their combination, or placebo pill. Participants met criteria for generalized anxiety disorder, social phobia, and/or separation anxiety disorder according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th ed.; American Psychiatric Association, 1994). The therapeutic relationship was assessed by youth report at Weeks 6 and 12 of treatment using the Child's Perception of Therapeutic Relationship scale (Kendall et al., 1997). Outcome measures (Pediatric Anxiety Rating Scale; Research Units on Pediatric Psychopharmacology Anxiety Study Group, 2002; and Clinical Global Impressions Scales; Guy, 1976) were completed by independent evaluators blind to condition. RESULTS: For youth who received CBT only, a stronger therapeutic relationship predicted positive treatment outcome. In contrast, the therapeutic relationship did not predict outcome for youth receiving sertraline, combined treatment, or placebo. CONCLUSION: A therapeutic relationship may be important for anxious youth who receive CBT alone.