Question

Explain the factors involved in developing a therapeutic relationship with a client.

Answer 1

Ans) Therapeutic relationship:

- Promotes a psychological climate that facilities positive change and growth.

- First, the focus of energies is primarily on the client. Second, the therapeutic relationship is consciously directed.

- If a therapeutic relationship is to be established, the qualities of acceptance, rapport, and genuineness must be communicated to the client.

- Rapport is developed through concern for others and an active interest in the well-being of one's clients. A belief in the worth and dignity of each individual, along with an accepting attitude, is essential for establishing rapport.

- Problems most commonly encountered fall into three broad areas: the environment, the care provider, and the client.

- Essentials for developing a therapeutic relationship are Interpersonal skills (communication), personal insight( knowing your values and beliefs), accountability, mutual respect, and a supportive working milieu (therapeutic environment).

- Elements/ Factors of a therapeutic relationship:

• purposeful communication
• Goal directed
• empathy
• respect
• genuineness
• confrontation
• transference
• countertransference