Inside the consulting room of a highly effective therapist: An analysis of first sessions.

Aim: The aim of this study was to capture the most salient aspects of first‐session activities by a therapist who consistently had good clinical outcomes. Method: Constructivist grounded theory was used to analyse the first three audio‐recorded psychotherapy sessions with two clients. Results: The a...

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Publicado en:Counselling & Psychotherapy Research Vol. 24; no. 2; pp. 681 - 692
Autores principales: Caçador, Sílvia, Sousa, Daniel, Cooper, Mick
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Wiley-Blackwell Jun2024
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          Caçador, Sílvia
          Sousa, Daniel
          Cooper, Mick
        affil: ISPA – University Institute, Lisbon, Portugal
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          Psychotherapy
          Psychotherapists
          Professional-Client Relations
          Attitude of Health Personnel
          Treatment Outcomes
          Human
          Male
          Female
          Qualitative Studies
          Grounded Theory
          Thematic Analysis
          Audiorecording
          Health Promotion
          Collaboration
          Support, Psychosocial
          Descriptive Statistics
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      ab: Aim: The aim of this study was to capture the most salient aspects of first‐session activities by a therapist who consistently had good clinical outcomes. Method: Constructivist grounded theory was used to analyse the first three audio‐recorded psychotherapy sessions with two clients. Results: The analysis generated 12 categories organised into three major domains: (a) promoting clients' sense of agency and the collaborative nature of the therapeutic process; (b) supporting clients' exploration of meaningful contents, balancing responsively between following clients and introducing new dimensions; and (c) creating a climate of emotional security based on empathic presence, authenticity and positive regard. Conclusions: The results show key aspects of the therapist's performance, such as distinguished clinical skills, responsiveness and strong relational abilities. The results support the literature on highly effective therapists. They also contribute to practice and psychotherapist training. Domains and categories from this study may be the basis for a checklist of some essential features to be included in psychotherapists' deliberated practice programmes.
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