In my experience working with clients, I agree with some research that suggests that specific therapeutic techniques or schools of therapy are considered effective for treating a wide range of mental health problems and disorders, improving mental health and general well-being. However, are certain schools of therapy alone adequate for client growth and change? Because research studies show that therapeutic measures are effective, these measures represent a relatively small percentage of client outcomes, and it is the benefit of common factors, such as the therapeutic relationship, that accounts for a higher percentage of client outcomes. counseling, such as positive client satisfaction. growth and change.

As research studies show that common factors (CFs) among therapy schools influence client growth and change, the main issues that arise are the specific common variables, their level of effectiveness, and how strong the schools are. of specific therapy in terms of client growth and change. exchange.

I have personally found, based on the results of the studies, that developing skills in building a relationship with the client can go a long way in enhancing positive counseling outcomes, which may also include skills in working with clients to better develop relationships with clients. goals. Therefore, the therapeutic relationship can be considered a very important aspect of effective counseling outcomes, no matter which school of therapy is used. We can even consider the therapeutic relationship as the cornerstone of effective and positive counseling outcomes. Counselors and therapists can learn to use tools, such as treatment methods and approaches, through the therapeutic relationship.

Using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), for example, the importance of the therapeutic relationship is paramount to effective counseling outcomes. As part of the relationship building process, counselors and therapists must be able to empathize with the client and display a non-judgmental attitude, and view the client with a positive and unbiased eye. Thus, we can see that the (CF) of the therapeutic relationship must be paramount within any school of therapy and that counselors must develop ongoing relationship-building skills with clients.

I believe that counselor training programs should include courses on relationship building skills and awareness and understanding of the importance of building a relationship with the client. In my humble opinion, counselors and therapists need to be aware of the implications and importance of building a strong relationship with the client, not relying solely on therapy schools, in order to achieve effective and positive counseling outcomes such as growth and development. customer change.

Future studies could include investigations of therapeutic relationship variables such as the importance of empathy to better understand empathy as a construct. I suggest further study of other factors that may affect counseling outcomes, such as the client’s history of mental or physical abuse, as this variable has been shown to have significant levels in client outcomes. Future studies could also include the impact of factors outside of therapy and significant aspects of life, such as the effects of exercise on counseling outcomes. However, despite this potential research, we can continue to return to the therapeutic relationship as the backbone of strong and effective counseling outcomes.