Client characteristics and psychotherapy: Perspectives, support, interactions, and implications for training

Authors
Groth-Marnat, G Roberts, R Beutler, LE
Citation
G. Groth-marnat et al., Client characteristics and psychotherapy: Perspectives, support, interactions, and implications for training, AUST PSYCHL, 36(2), 2001, pp. 115-121
Citations number
56
Categorie Soggetti
Psycology
Journal title
AUSTRALIAN PSYCHOLOGIST
ISSN journal
00050067 → ACNP
Volume
36
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
115 - 121
Database
ISI
SICI code
0005-0067(200107)36:2<115:CCAPPS>2.0.ZU;2-R
Abstract
An overview and rationale for emphasising interventions based on tailoring treatments to relevant client characteristics is presented. Also emphasised is the importance of the therapeutic alliance and how the development acid maintenance of this alliance is enhanced through effective technique, espe cially when the techniques are tailored according to relevant client charac teristics. Implications for training are discussed.