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The Therapeutic Alliance

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The therapeutic alliance is the collaborative bond between client and therapist, and it predicts outcome across therapy types.

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Alliance ratings early in treatment predict outcome better than the specific method used.

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Common factors explain a substantial share of outcome. Specific techniques still contribute, particularly for anxiety disorders.