Eclectic method is a language teaching method that combines various approaches and methods to teach language depending on the objectives of the course and the abilities of the learners. It is also known as mixed- methods.

Eclectic approach is a method of language education that combines various approaches and methodologies to teach language depending on the aims of the lesson and the abilities of the learners. Different teaching methods are borrowed and adapted to suit the requirement of the learners.

Eclectic therapy is an open, integrative form of psychotherapy that adapts to the unique needs of each specific client, depending on the problem, the treatment goals, and the person’s expectations and motivation.

Disadvantages

• It does not lend itself to prediction and control of behaviour.
• It’s difficult to identify the relative contributions of each approach.
• Explanation of behaviour may become “watered down” when combining many perspectives.
• There are practical difficulties in investigating the integration of the approaches.

(Entry 1 of 2) 1 : composed of elements drawn from various sources also : heterogeneous. 2 : selecting what appears to be best in various doctrines, methods, or styles.

“Integrative” usually means that the therapy combines different approaches and fuses them together. Therapists are considered “eclectic” when they selectively apply techniques from a variety of approaches to best fit your needs. Your therapist will be flexible and creative in the use of theories and techniques.

The advantage of technical eclecticism is that it encourages the use of diverse strategies without being hindered by theoretical differences. A disadvantage is the lack of a clear conceptual framework describing how techniques drawn from divergent theories fit together.

Psychologists use outcome research, that is, studies that assess the effectiveness of medical treatments, to determine the effectiveness of different therapies.

The study produced a success rate of 35% (95%CI = 25% to 45%). The study also showed different success rates for cognitive psychology (SR = 50%, 95%CI = 35% to 65%) and social psychology (SR = 25%, 95%CI = 14% to 36%)….

When comparisons were made with different types of alternative therapy, CBT had significantly lower scores for primary symptoms when compared to psychodynamic therapy (d 0.28, 95% CI 0.12 to 0.44; 24 comparisons), but not other therapies.

In psychoanalysis the work in part is to connect to the feelings which are the genesis of the emotions which sabotage relationships and interfere with the development of love and potentially compromise one’s success in work. CBT is a mechanistic linear approach based on rational thought.

As a therapeutic treatment, psychoanalysis generally takes three to five meetings a week and requires the amount of time for natural or normal maturational change (three to seven years). Length of treatment varies but psychoanalysis generally lasts an average of 5-6 years or longer.

Although not generally known and surprising to some, the effectiveness of psychoanalysis has been researched repeatedly in recent decades. Several surveys of the research have shown large Effect Sizes* (ESs) with 60% and 90% of the patients deriving meaningful and lasting improvement in symptoms.

Some of the problems treated by psychoanalysis include:

• Depression.
• Generalised anxiety.
• Sexual problems.
• Self-destructive behaviour.
• Persistent psychological problems, disorders of identity.
• Psychosomatic disorders.
• Phobias.
• Obsessive compulsive disorders.

The number of recommended sessions varies by condition and treatment type, however, the majority of psychotherapy clients report feeling better after 3 months; those with depression and anxiety experience significant improvement after short and longer time frames, 1-2 months & 3-4.

Success of treatment varies, but most people with an anxiety disorder can be helped with professional care. Benefits of CBT are usually seen in 12 to 16 weeks. Medication may be a short-term or long-term treatment option, depending on severity of symptoms, other medical conditions and individual circumstances.

6 Progress-in-Therapy Indicators

1. Your moods and emotions have improved. Depending on the reasons for entering therapy, check if any of your symptoms have improved.
2. Your thinking has shifted.
3. Your behaviors have changed.
4. Your relationships with others are better.
5. You have better life satisfaction.
6. Your diagnosis changes.

When it comes to how often you should go to therapy, it can be one session, or six months or more of weekly sessions. Even if the most immediate issues are resolved or quelled, your emotions and experiences are a deep well.