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Published on: January 17, 2025
How experienced therapists introduce the technical aspects in the initial alliance formation: powerful decision
Hanne Weie Oddli1, Michael Helge Rønnestad
1University of Oslo, Department of Psychology, Postboks 1094, Blindern, Oslo, 0317, Norway. hanne.oddli@psykologi.uio.no
Abstract:
The initial work on the technical aspects of the working alliance was explored in a naturalistic study of the practices of nine experienced teacher therapists. Using the qualitative method of Grounded theory, eight therapist action descriptions were identified, forming two categories: (1) Supporting the client's agency: (a) exploring the clients' solution strategies, (c) underlining the clients' choice/authority, (d) sharing the basis for the decision, (e) demonstrating collaboration linguistically by hedging; (2) Expressing agency: (a) immediate implementation of method, (b) educating, (c) challenging, (d) constituting oneself as an expert. Implications for the view of therapist power, negotiation, consensus and collaboration are discussed.
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