I'm studying drug & alcohol counselling & i'm struggling a little. Theraputic alliance is the relationship thats built up with your client, counsellor has empathy & congruence which enables an honest relationship with client.
2007-03-20 23:50:03 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
One con could be that when you give the client a hard truth or hard fact, they could feel betrayed.
Also the needy client could feel that you guys are truly friends and have trouble with the client-counselor relationship staying in the counseling setting. If you build this relationship they could have a more difficult time letting it go when it's time. They could say, "Hey can you call me this week?" and then have a hard time understanding why you can't.
The pros would be that it can really help build a "safe environment" and that any feeling of positive regard the client feels can in and of itself be therapeutic. Sometimes feeling cared for in a counseling environment in and of itself can help create change. I've heard one theorist state that what people are really looking for in counseling is a connection to another human. If you keep a professional distance, they may never get that.
2007-03-21 01:44:51 · answer #1 · answered by DrThorne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CBT can only really be used effectively when the client is completely open to it. Different methods suit different people, but if the client is willing to try CBT it is highly effective and better for them in the long run, as it empowers them to be able to solve their own problems in the future.
2007-03-22 00:54:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋