I think this depends on the therapist. I think a good T wouldnīt claim thereīs a good alliance if the client says there isnīt. I think a lot T:s protect themselves by claiming there is a good relationship and that the client just canīt feel it. I think it has to be a T who keeps updated on research and who is willing to learn new ways in relating to clients to create a good alliance.
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Originally Posted by Argonautomobile
I wonder, when the patient's and therapist's assessments of the alliance don't align, is the therapist usually leaning in one direction or another? That is, do they consistently see a good alliance where the client does not? Or feel less close than the client feels?
Interesting. Thanks.
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