Describe the four core features offered by effective therapy, and explain why each is important
What will be an ideal response?
Answer will include that perhaps more than any other single factor, effective therapy provides (1) a therapeutic alliance, a caring relationship that unites the client and therapist as they work together to solve the client's problems. The strength of this alliance has a major impact on whether therapy succeeds. The basis for this relationship is emotional rapport, warmth, friendship, understanding, acceptance, and empathy. (2) Therapy offers a protected setting in which emotional catharsis (release) can take place. Therapy is a sanctuary in which the client is free to express fears, anxieties, and personal secrets without fearing rejection or loss of confidentiality. (3) All therapies to some extent offer an explanation or rationale for the client's suffering. Additionally, they propose a line of action that will end this suffering. (4) Therapy provides clients with a new perspective about themselves and their situations and a chance to practice new behaviors. Insights gained during therapy can bring about lasting changes in clients' lives.
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