What is the Therapeutic Alliance?

The Therapeutic Alliance Simply put: the Therapeutic Alliance is the mutual bond between therapist and client, as well as the willingness from the patient to immerse in the treatment experience. While it seems like a little thing, it is the most powerful factor in the process of emotional and psychological healing, according to MentalHelp.net. If you do not trust your therapist, you will not be able to fully open up to them and have honest conversations. Without this openness, there will be no progress made on your past trauma. Without progress made on your past trauma, your addiction will fester again in the future and the cycle will keep repeating itself. In order to break this cycle, it is important to be able to bond with and open up to your therapist. In addition to opening yourself up to the recovery process, the Therapeutic Alliance also includes therapy methods designed to work, competent staff and a drive for nothing less than a positive outcome. There are four pillars that make up the Therapeutic Alliance as a whole. They include evidentiary clinical philosophy, clinical competency, strategic intervention tools and positive outcomes – all aimed to work together to save lives. Evidentiary Clinical Philosophy We know our treatment methods our cutting edge and are all evidence-based. Becoming sober is much more than ending bad habits and talking to a therapist every now and then. It’s about truly immersing yourself into the experience, being serious about it an...
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