PSYC36H3 Lecture Notes - Transtheoretical Model, Focusing, Therapeutic Relationship
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The average treated patient is better off than approximately 80% of those that were not treated (smith & glass, 1977) Tx effect + non-specific effect + error = therapy outcome. Everybody has one and all must have prizes . All therapies are helpful in some way. Emotionally charged, confiding relations with a helping person. Ritual or procedure that requires active participation by patient and therapist and is believed by both to restore patient"s health. A rationale is always presented in the beginning. Non-specific effect = therapeutic alliance + placebo effect. The patient"s felt sense of connection with the therapist. Congruence between person"s beliefs and treatment approach. Usually by the 3rd session, a therapeutic alliance is formed (agree on goals and tasks) Carl rogers (unconditional positive regard - genuine and accepting with the patient. From the patient"s perspective, is therapy proceeding in an expected direction.
