Psychotherapists' personal and mental health values according to their theoretical/professional orientation

The critical role of values in different models of psychotherapy was explored by surveying the personal and mental health values of psychotherapists in Buenos Aires, Argentina (N=161). psychoanalytic, psychodynamic, systemic, integrative, cognitive, and existential-theistic psychotherapy approaches were researched. The existential approach was characterized by the values of conformity, tradition, spirituality, religiosity, and forgiveness. The systemic and cognitive approaches were represented by the values of individuality, coping ability, self-control, and rationality. The psychoanalytic approach was best characterized by the values of human relatedness, expression of feelings, and self-awareness. The integrative approach was best characterized by the value of collectivism. The psychoanalytic and psychodynamic approaches were least characterized by the values of spirituality, religiosity, and forgiveness. All approaches highly endorsed the values of universalism and achievement.