Author | : J. Christopher Muran |
File Size | : 48,8 Mb |
Publisher | : Guilford Press |
Language | : English |
Release Date | : 11 August 2010 |
ISBN | : 1606238736 |
Pages | : 368 pages |
The Therapeutic Alliance by J. Christopher Muran Book PDF Summary
This state-of-the-art book presents research-based practice guidelines that clinicians of any orientation can use to optimize the therapeutic alliance. Leading proponents of the major psychotherapeutic approaches explain just what a good alliance is, how to create it, and how to recognize and repair alliance ruptures. Applications in individual, group, couple, and family therapy are explored; case examples vividly illustrate the concepts and techniques. Links between the quality of the alliance and client outcomes are elucidated. A section on training fills a major gap in the field, reviewing proven strategies for helping therapists to develop key relationship-building skills.