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[Therapeutic alliance and cognitive behavioral group therapy]
Alain Souche1, Marie Besson1, Jules Desmeules1
1Service de pharmacologie et toxicologie cliniques, Centre multidisciplinaire de la douleur, Hôpitaux universitaires de Genève, 1211 Genève 14.
Revue Medicale Suisse
|June 21, 2023
Summary
Therapeutic alliance in cognitive-behavioral group therapy helps patients develop coping strategies for chronic pain. This connection enhances anxiety control and motivation for change.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Behavioral Therapy
Context:
- Cognitive-behavioral group therapy (CBGT) is a common treatment modality.
- Chronic pain presents significant challenges to patient well-being and treatment adherence.
- The therapeutic alliance is a key factor in psychotherapy outcomes.
Purpose:
- To describe the critical role of the therapeutic alliance in CBGT for patients with chronic pain.
- To illustrate how strong alliances facilitate the development of adaptive coping mechanisms.
Summary:
- The therapeutic alliance, encompassing both therapist-patient and patient-patient relationships, is crucial in CBGT.
- This alliance enables patients to develop cognitive and behavioral coping strategies to manage internal and external stressors.
- These strategies effectively reduce anxiety, improve fear control, and boost motivation for therapeutic change.
Impact:
- Enhanced therapeutic alliances can lead to better anxiety management and fear control in chronic pain patients.
- Strengthening the patient-therapist and group dynamics can improve treatment engagement and outcomes.
- This approach offers a framework for optimizing group therapy interventions for chronic pain populations.
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