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    • Understanding positive relational dynamics is vital for explaining therapeutic change.

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    • To explore the role of positive relational episodes in therapeutic change.
    • To conceptualize these episodes as Authentic Relational Moments (ARMs).
    • To investigate the core aspects of ARMs: authenticity, understanding, and witnessing.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative analysis of therapeutic interactions.
    • Focus on identifying and defining Authentic Relational Moments (ARMs).
    • Exploration of patient and therapist experiences within ARMs.

    Main Results:

    • Authentic Relational Moments (ARMs) are identified as core experiences in implicit relational learning.
    • ARMs are characterized by a strong, deep, and genuine connection between patient and therapist.
    • The key aspects of ARMs include authenticity, understanding, and witnessing.

    Conclusions:

    • Authentic Relational Moments (ARMs) play a significant role in the patient's change process during psychotherapy.
    • These moments facilitate implicit relational learning through genuine connection.
    • Further research into ARMs can enhance therapeutic interventions and outcomes.