The Therapeutic Alliance (or Working Alliance) is the collaborative bond between client and therapist, encompassing mutual trust, agreement on therapy goals, and commitment to therapeutic tasks.
Key Points:
- Importance: Strong alliances are linked to better treatment outcomes across various modalities.
- Components: Empathy, respect, clear communication, and shared decision-making.
- Building the Alliance: Open dialogue about treatment objectives, consistent therapist warmth, and addressing ruptures or misunderstandings promptly.
