The Therapeutic Alliance
Author | : J. Christopher Muran |
Publisher | : Guilford Press |
Total Pages | : 368 |
Release | : 2010-08-11 |
ISBN-10 | : 1606238736 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781606238738 |
Rating | : 4/5 (36 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Therapeutic Alliance written by J. Christopher Muran and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2010-08-11 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.