The Therapeutic Alliance
An Evidence-Based Guide to Practice
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Social Work, Health & Well Being, Medical, Specialties, Psychiatry, Psychology, Clinical Psychology
| Author: | ISBN: | 9781606238875 | |
| Publisher: | Guilford Publications | Publication: | February 25, 2011 |
| Imprint: | The Guilford Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9781606238875 |
| Publisher: | Guilford Publications |
| Publication: | February 25, 2011 |
| Imprint: | The Guilford Press |
| Language: | English |
This state-of-the-art book presents research-based practice guidelines that clinicians of any orientation can use to optimize the therapeutic alliance. Leading proponents of the major psychotherapeutic approaches explain just what a good alliance is, how to create it, and how to recognize and repair alliance ruptures. Applications in individual, group, couple, and family therapy are explored; case examples vividly illustrate the concepts and techniques. Links between the quality of the alliance and client outcomes are elucidated. A section on training fills a major gap in the field, reviewing proven strategies for helping therapists to develop key relationship-building skills.
This state-of-the-art book presents research-based practice guidelines that clinicians of any orientation can use to optimize the therapeutic alliance. Leading proponents of the major psychotherapeutic approaches explain just what a good alliance is, how to create it, and how to recognize and repair alliance ruptures. Applications in individual, group, couple, and family therapy are explored; case examples vividly illustrate the concepts and techniques. Links between the quality of the alliance and client outcomes are elucidated. A section on training fills a major gap in the field, reviewing proven strategies for helping therapists to develop key relationship-building skills.
