Founder International Center for Clinical Excellence Chicago, Illinois, United States
Regardless of theoretical orientation or treatment approach, the relationship between professional and client is the most potent contributor to effectiveness. Moreover, recent studies find that the chief difference between average and superior clinicians is the quality of the relationship they can establish. This presentation will summarize the latest research, identifying four components of effective therapeutic relationships. Through a combination of lecture, exercises, and video demonstrations, participants will not only learn how to form helpful relationships but a simple method for assessing and addressing problems that occur.
Learning Objectives:
Learn four research-based components of effective therapeutic relationships.
Learn a simple, valid, and reliable method for assessing the quality of the relationship.
Learn a method for collaborating with the client to address any problems in the therapeutic relationship.