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Research.com Recognitions

  • 1996 - Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA)

Overview

John C. Norcross is affiliated with the University of Scranton in the United States and has contributed extensively to research in the field of psychology, particularly in clinical and social psychology. Their work emphasizes psychotherapy techniques, counseling practices, and the training and education of psychologists.

The main fields of study covered by Norcross include:

  • Psychology

Within this broad domain, Norcross has focused on several subfields:

  • Clinical Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
  • General Psychology
  • Applied Psychology

Their research topics frequently incorporate:

  • Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
  • Counseling Practices and Supervision
  • Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics
  • Academic and Historical Perspectives in Psychology
  • Psychology, Coaching, and Therapy
  • Cognitive and psychological constructs research
  • Career Development and Diversity

Norcross has authored numerous papers across various research venues. Some recent publications include:

  • "The predicted future of psychotherapy: A decennial e-Delphi poll." (2021), Professional Psychology Research and Practice
  • "Psychologist Self-Care During the Pandemic: Now More Than Ever" (2020), Journal of Health Service Psychology
  • "Doctoral training in counseling psychology: Analyses of 20-year trends, differences across the practice-research continuum, and comparisons with clinical psychology." (2020), Training and Education in Professional Psychology

Co-authors frequently collaborating with Norcross include:

  • Mick Cooper
  • Michael A. Sayette
  • Rory A. Pfund
  • Clara E. Hill
  • Zhuang She

They have published multiple articles in journals such as:

  • Eye on Psi Chi Magazine
  • Psychotherapy
  • American Psychologist
  • Professional Psychology Research and Practice
  • Psychotherapy Research

In addition to journal articles, Norcross has contributed to book publications, including a title published by the American Psychological Association: "Personalizing psychotherapy: Assessing and accommodating patient preferences." (2021)

Career recognitions include being named a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA) in 1996.

Best Publications

  • In Search of How People Change: Applications to Addictive Behaviors

    James O. Prochaska;Carlo C. DiClemente;John C. Norcross

  • Systems of Psychotherapy: A Transtheoretical Analysis

    James O. Prochaska;John C. Norcross

  • Changing for Good

    James O. Prochaska;John C. Norcross;Carlo C. DiClemente

  • Psychotherapy relationships that work : therapist contributions and responsiveness to patients

    John C. Norcross

  • Psychotherapy relationships that work II.

    John C. Norcross;Michael J. Lambert

  • Evidence-based therapy relationships: research conclusions and clinical practices.

    John C. Norcross;Bruce E. Wampold

  • Handbook of Psychotherapy Integration

    John C. Norcross;Marvin R. Goldfried

  • Stages of change

    John C. Norcross;Paul M. Krebs;James O. Prochaska

  • Stages of change.

    James O. Prochaska;John C. Norcross

  • Psychotherapy relationships that work : evidence-based responsiveness

    John C. Norcross

  • Predicting change in smoking status for self-changers.

    James O. Prochaska;Carlo C. DiClemente;Wayne F. Velicer;Stephen Ginpil

  • Empirically supported therapy relationships.

    John C. Norcross

  • Evidence-based practices in mental health : debate and dialogue on the fundamental questions

    John C. Norcross;Larry E. Beutler;Ronald F. Levant

  • Where are the commonalities among the therapeutic common factors

    Lisa M. Grencavage;John C. Norcross

  • Attendance and outcome in a work site weight control program: Processes and stages of change as process and predictor variables

    James O. Prochaska;John C. Norcross;Joanne L. Fowler;Michael J. Follick

  • The therapeutic relationship.

    John C. Norcross

  • What works for whom: Tailoring psychotherapy to the person.

    John C. Norcross;Bruce E. Wampold

  • Psychotherapy relationships that work III.

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  • LEAVING IT AT THE OFFICE: A GUIDE TO PSYCHOTHERAPIST SELF-CARE

    John C. Norcross;James D. Guy

  • The Face of 2010: A Delphi Poll on the Future of Psychotherapy

    John C. Norcross;Melissa Hedges;James O. Prochaska

  • Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct

    Gerald P. Koocher;John C. Norcross;Beverly A. Greene

Frequent Co-Authors

James O. Prochaska
James O. Prochaska University of Rhode Island
Mick Cooper
Mick Cooper University of Roehampton
Michael A. Sayette
Michael A. Sayette University of Pittsburgh
Michael J. Lambert
Michael J. Lambert Brigham Young University
Carlo C. DiClemente
Carlo C. DiClemente University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Bruce E. Wampold
Bruce E. Wampold University of Wisconsin–Madison
Larry E. Beutler
Larry E. Beutler University of California, Santa Barbara
Marvin R. Goldfried
Marvin R. Goldfried Stony Brook University
David E. Orlinsky
David E. Orlinsky University of Chicago
Gerald P. Koocher
Gerald P. Koocher Harvard Medical School

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