Initiating the Therapeutic Encounter

The current article presents an introduction to the Special Section on "Beginning Psychotherapy." The importance of the earliest moments of psychotherapy is briefly discussed, and a review of the individual contributions to the special section is provided. Clinical Impact Statement Questio...

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Published in:Psychotherapy (Chicago, Ill.) Ill.), 2019-03, Vol.56 (1), p.5-6
Main Author: Bedics, Jamie D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Individual Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy
Therapeutic Alliance
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Summary:The current article presents an introduction to the Special Section on "Beginning Psychotherapy." The importance of the earliest moments of psychotherapy is briefly discussed, and a review of the individual contributions to the special section is provided. Clinical Impact Statement Question: What are the best methods for initiating the therapeutic encounter? Findings: A variety of styles and techniques, from various theoretical orientations, can improve the likelihood of starting off therapy on the right foot. Meaning: Although more similar than different, both clinicians and researchers can benefit from considering multiple theoretical approaches to beginning therapy. Next Steps: Psychotherapy research on the earliest sessions can continue to improve with further refinement in measurement and hypothesis testing.
ISSN:0033-3204
1939-1536
DOI:10.1037/pst0000223