Psychotherapist perceptions of engagement-building behaviours with youth clients across developmental levels
Clin Psychol Psychother. 2024 Jan-Feb;31(1):e2962. doi: 10.1002/cpp.2962.ABSTRACTBuilding a positive therapeutic relationship is a challenging, yet critical, first step in conducting youth psychotherapy. A number of studies in the youth treatment literature have indicated that a positive therapeutic alliance is related to increased treatment attendance, participation, and outcome. Some research has examined therapist behaviours for engaging therapy clients; however, developmental differences in alliance formation have had limited exploration. The current study surveyed clinicians about their use of specific engagement stra...
Source: Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy - February 26, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Edmund W Orlowski Jason I Chen Lindsey H Breznik La Donna L Gleason Marc S Karver Source Type: research