IJERPH, Vol. 18, Pages 10706: The Relationship between the Therapeutic Alliance and Suicidal Experiences in People with Psychosis Receiving Therapy

IJERPH, Vol. 18, Pages 10706: The Relationship between the Therapeutic Alliance and Suicidal Experiences in People with Psychosis Receiving Therapy International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph182010706 Authors: Charlotte Huggett Patricia Gooding Gillian Haddock Daniel Pratt Few studies have examined the relationship between the therapeutic alliance in therapy and suicidal experiences. No studies have examined this relationship with people with non-affective psychosis. The present study sought to redress this gap in the literature. Sixty-four participants with non-affective psychosis and suicidal experiences who were receiving a suicide-focused cognitive therapy were recruited. Self-reported suicidal ideation, suicide plans, suicide attempts, depression, and hopelessness were collected from participants prior to starting therapy. Suicidal experience measures were collected again post-therapy at 6 months. Therapeutic alliance ratings were completed by clients and therapists at session 4 of therapy. Dose of therapy was documented in number of minutes of therapy. Data were analyzed using correlation coefficients, independent samples t-tests, a multiple hierarchical regression, and a moderated linear regression. There was no significant relationship found between suicidal ideation prior to therapy and the therapeutic alliance at session 4, rated by both client and therapist. However, there was a significant negative relationsh...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - Category: Environmental Health Authors: Tags: Article Source Type: research