Psychology / Unit 12 Psych 1425 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Therapeutic Alliance
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The idea
The therapeutic alliance is the collaborative bond between client and therapist, and it predicts outcome across therapy types.
In practice
Alliance ratings early in treatment predict outcome better than the specific method used.
Where people slip
Common factors explain a substantial share of outcome. Specific techniques still contribute, particularly for anxiety disorders.
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