The Therapeutic Relationship in Psychotherapy Practice

Download or read book The Therapeutic Relationship in Psychotherapy Practice written by Charles J. Gelso and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-08-29 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Therapeutic Relationship in Psychotherapy Practice: An Integrative Perspective explores the key components of the patient–therapist relationship in psychotherapy, as well as how these elements affect the treatment process and outcomes and what therapists may do to enhance the relationship. Dr. Gelso posits a tripartite model in which the therapeutic relationship is seen as being composed of three interlocking elements: a real or personal relationship, a working alliance, and a transference–countertransference configuration that exist in each and every therapeutic relationship. Focusing on what psychotherapists can do to foster strong and facilitative relationships with their patients, the book includes substantial material drawn from clinical practice, with an ever-present eye on research findings.