What are the clinical skills or other therapist attributes most essential to successful therapy in your approach?

Does the therapist use self-disclosure? What limits are imposed on therapist self-disclosure? In general, what role does the “person” of the therapist play in this approach?

Does the therapist assume responsibility for brining about the changes desired? Is the responsibility left to the patient? Or is the responsibility shared.

To what degree does the therapist overtly control sessions? How active/directive is the therapist?

What techniques or strategies are used to create a treatment alliance? Describe and illustrate

How does the therapeutic relationship influence the outcome of therapy?

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