Format
Scientific article
Publication Date
Published by / Citation
Psychotherapy: 2018, 55(4), p. 508-519.
Keywords
alcohol
illegal drugs
assessment
psychotherapy
psychosocial treatment
individualisation
guidelines
meta-analysis
common factors
psychopathology
cognitive-behavioural therapy
therapist factors
clinical supervision
workforce development
training
alliance
ruptures
repairs

Effectiveness Bank Analysis: Resolving Therapist-Client Tensions May Promote Recovery

Amalgamated research findings raise the intriguing possibility that experiencing the resolution of breakdowns or tensions (‘ruptures’) in the therapist-client relationship promotes client welfare even more than rupture-free relationships. Evidence-based tips backed by the American Psychological Association aim to help therapists resolve ruptures.