Treatment Relationships in Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Children and Adolescents.
- Author:
Ju Hyun YOU
1
;
Byoung Bae MIN
Author Information
1. Maumsarang Institute for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies, Seoul, Korea. freshdeal@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Treatment relationship;
Positive therapeutic relationship;
Cognitive-behavioral treatment;
Collaborative relationship
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Atmosphere;
Child;
Humans;
Motivation;
Parents
- From:Journal of Korean Neuropsychiatric Association
2010;49(3):298-303
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
This article reviewed the literatures which demonstrated correlations between therapeutic relationship variables and treatment outcomes in children and adolescents, and also examined factors which affect a positive therapeutic relationship. Results from this review revealed that a positive therapeutic relationship is essential for cognitive-behavioral treatment (CBT) with children and adolescents, and also indicated that the therapeutic effect is the most powerful when a therapist maintains a collaborative relationship. Finally, basic strategies for maintaining a collaborative relationship have been suggested. These include strategies such as ; 1) setting a goal for therapy focusing on enhanced motivation for therapy ; 2) facilitating the engagement of parents in the treatment process ; 3) creating a collaborative atmosphere ; 4) educating the client about therapy ; 5) liciting feedback ; 6) making creative and innovate modifications of traditional CBT methods ; and, 7) providing choices for the client.
