But
there are practical limitations to the extent to which this idealized model can
be applied. On the one hand, therapy
should be designed for the individual
client to maximize her potential and
satisfactions, and must fit the therapist's philosophy about the utility of
therapy. On the other hand, technical
or financial resource restrictions may
force recourse to broad-spectrum,
manualized treatment for specific pathological behavior patterns, with a focus on rather modest immediate goals and with only the hope of eventual extension of treatment or self-guided psychological developments to
reach more distal goals and to help
the client to maintain a long-term, stable and effective living pattern