Therapeutic alliance
Therapeutic Alliance
Therapeutic alliance (pronounced: thair-uh-PYOO-tik uh-LIE-uhns), also known as the therapy relationship or working alliance, is a term used in psychotherapy to describe the collaborative relationship between a therapist and a patient.
Etymology
The term "therapeutic alliance" is derived from the Greek word "therapeia" meaning "healing" and the Latin word "alligare" meaning "to bind together". It was first used in the context of psychotherapy in the 1970s.
Definition
Therapeutic alliance refers to the bond of trust and mutual understanding between a therapist and a patient, who work together to overcome the patient's issue. It involves agreement on the goals of therapy, consensus on the tasks, and the development of bonds.
Importance
The therapeutic alliance is considered a critical element of successful therapy. It is associated with improved patient satisfaction, increased adherence to treatment, and better health outcomes.
Related Terms
- Empathy: The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
- Rapport: A close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well.
- Transference: The redirection of feelings and desires and especially of those unconsciously retained from childhood toward a new object.
- Countertransference: The emotional reaction of the analyst to the subject's contribution.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Therapeutic alliance
- Wikipedia's article - Therapeutic alliance
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