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ABSTRACT
High scores on the Schedule of Recent Events (SRE; Holmes & Rahe, 1967) have been correlated with a high number of subsequent visits for medical or psychological intervention. This study examined the relationship between psychotherapy visits and endorsement of loss items on the SRE. Items that correlated significantly with length or duration of psychotherapy were: divorce (p < .005); death of a close family member (p < .07); fired at work (p < .001); and a son or daughter leaving home (p < .07). Additional variables are predetermined by the therapist and the clinical setting, so that the observed correlation between high SRE scores and subsequent psychotherapy should be validated in other settings.