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Therapeutic letters as relationally responsive practice.

Nathan R Pyle1

  • 1University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. nrpyle@ucalgary.ca

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Therapeutic letters enhance client-clinician relationships. Client-written letters reveal their experiences, highlighting the dialogical potential of this communication method in therapy.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Therapeutic Communication
  • Qualitative Research

Background:

  • Therapeutic letters are increasingly used alongside therapy sessions.
  • This study explores clinician practices and client experiences with therapeutic letters.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine clinician letter-writing practices.
  • To understand client experiences of receiving therapeutic letters.
  • To explore the dialogical nature of therapeutic letters.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study involving nine clinicians and seven adult clients.
  • Client data collected via letters written to the researcher.
  • Thematic analysis of clinician and client data.

Main Results:

  • Clinicians utilize therapeutic letters as an adjunct to therapy.
  • Clients' letters provide unique insights into their therapeutic experiences.
  • Therapeutic letters facilitate relational engagement and dialogue.

Conclusions:

  • Therapeutic letters can foster dialogical relationships.
  • Client-generated letters offer a novel perspective on therapeutic interventions.
  • Letters should be viewed as a dynamic part of therapeutic conversations.