Therapeutic Relationship

This essay will explore the nature of the therapeutic process; using my fifty minute long real play session with one of my colleagues. Also, I will explore my experience of the therapeutic relationship and how it influences therapeutic change and increase the affectivity of the therapy.

A therapeutic relationship is a key component in the nursing profession. Without therapeutic relationships, the best possible care can never be provided. The foundation in which trust is built upon is created from the nurse’s ability to truly listen and respond appropriately. Listening creates the base in developing a strong, trusting relationship. Sometimes it is simply hearing what a patient says that makes all the difference, empowering them to open up and become more comfortable with the nurse (Hawkins-Walsh, 2000).

Research has shown rapport-building has a direct correlation to affirmative change. Whereas rapport is vital to establish a meaningful dialogue the counselor must also use this relationship as a vehicle for promoting a viable and transformation in the clients thinking and behavior. The rapport or therapeutic relationship ensures

The purpose of this paper is to describe the characteristics and roles of me as a counselor and the counselor’s disposition that I would like to bring as I start working in the field. The roles I will take as a counselor when working within community and private mental health system. I will also refer to the counselor dispositions to incorporate into counseling relationship and how the disposition will help me and my client. Finally, I will use techniques, skills to help me practice and build a strong relationship with my clients.

The purpose of this essay is to reflect on a positive therapeutic interaction that I observed in practice on my placement. Firstly I will give a brief summary of the situation that I observed, followed by evidence that will be supporting why I considered to be a positive interaction, reflecting on what I observed, including feelings and thoughts, also what I have learned by observing and how I can apply my finding to my next practice.

Solidarity is generally considered as a communicative approach to improve personal relationships. Individuals may express their feelings, attitude, opinions or belief which are rather indicative of an orientation towards solidarity (Koester, 2006). The core intention of individuals expressing solidarity is mutuality. The individuals convey their solidarity in different ways, which include expressing approval, showing interest, sympathy or claiming common grounds (Koester, 2006). In health care context, solidarity approaches in conversations were used the health professionals to attain various aims. For instance, it is used as a simple way for a medical professional to find out more about the

Prayer during and outside a counseling session as techniques can be used with only certain clients who are ready for spiritual growth. Some counselors pray in sessions because prayer will enhance the spiritual lives in their clients (McMinn, 2011). Clients can gain insight from counseling as they allow prayer in their personal life. Depending on the client that is seeking help, counselors need to be caution on the risks that can pose in prayer.

Although there are many essential aspects to achieving an effective therapeutic relationship, I believe that developing trust was a major and the most displayed skill that Sean used to connect with Will.

Repentance would allow God to forgive them and, in turn, motivate them towards living a lifestyle that would glorify God.

I truly enjoyed the conversation that I got to have with A.B. At times he was very open to sharing information with me about his family and girlfriend. However, at other times it was hard to talk to him, because of another patient on the unit wanting to play games with him. The conversation was a little broken off into sections, as sometimes we were interrupted. One important thing I forgot to ask, and should have asked was, if he felt like killing himself. I fear that my patient may fall back into his old ways and end up back at the emergency room, due to lack of support from his parents and his girlfriend addiction to drugs and him being around her a lot. I interpret that his main problem was with his family and their lack of support through

When after reading the assignment, I reflected how can I help my clients. How can I a helper create a therapeutic relationship? This question led me back to page 57 and what I already know, that some person normally asks me for advice. They see that I am a person who listens to others. The book says that it is important to recognize that creating a therapeutic relationship is a skill that must be learned.

There are many variables that influence the success of therapy for the client, none more so than the therapeutic relationship. The therapeutic relationship is defined as the strength and collaborative relationship between the client and therapist that emphasises mutually agreed goals and tasks within the context of a strong affective bond (Horvath, 1994.) In the therapeutic relationship, the clinician offers care, touch, compassion, presence, and any other act or attitude that would foster healing, and expects nothing in return (Trout, 2013.) Some clinicians believe that the “therapeutic relationship is a precondition of change, others as the fertile soil that permits change, while others see it as the central mechanism of change itself” (Norcross, 2010.) This is not to devalue other variables that impact the success of the therapy such as client involvement and the treatment method.

It is important within counselling that there be an effective therapeutic relationship between the counsellor and the patient. It is vital for success that the patient feels at ease and therefore it comfortable and willing to talk about their experiences and any potential struggles that they are facing. Within counselling there is a promise of a safe space which is constant throughout the counselling process. This space alone could affect the effectiveness of the relationship as any change in the room could trigger the patient and make them feel uncomfortable.

Naureen, I completely agree with your discussion. Individuals are not naturally able to divulge every little detail about their lives or the presenting problem in the initial therapy session. In fact, it may take months for a clients to fully open up. Sometimes through client reflection they start to discuss details and then things they are not even fully aware of come out or to the surface. From personal experience this has happened. Something that I wanted to keep withheld from my therapy session just came out without being fully aware. In the end I was grateful that it did and I developed a stronger therapeutic relationship with my therapist. However, this is a process and take time to develop. It is imperative that the therapist

Understanding the counseling session from the client’s perspective is a very important aspect in the development of a therapeutic relationship. A clinician must be an excellent listener, while being to pay attention to the client’s body language, affect and tone. The dynamics in the counseling session that is beneficial to the client include the recognition of the pain that the client is feeling. The detrimental part of this includes a misunderstanding of the real issues, a lack of consideration of the cultural aspects of the client, and a lack of clinical experience or listening skills. In this presentation, we will discuss the positive and negative aspects of the counseling session from the client’s perspective which