Format
Scientific article
Publication Date
Published by / Citation
Psychotherapy: 2018, 55(4), p. 411-423.
Keywords
alcohol
illegal drugs
psychotherapy
psychosocial
treatment
guidelines
meta-analysis
therapist factors
therapeutic relationship
common factors
psychopathology
alliance
positive regard
warmth
liking
affirmation
ethnic minorities

Effectiveness Bank Analysis: Evidence That Affirming the Client Promotes Recovery

Findings amalgamated for the American Psychological Association show that across psychotherapy studies, outcomes improve the more therapists consistently demonstrate warmth and high regard for their clients - given the stigma and low regard attached to dependent substance use(rs), findings with important implications for promoting recovery.