Therapeutic alliance across models: A comparison of narrative therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy
Faculty Sponsor(s)
Stephanie Armes, Ph.D.
Presentation Type
Event
Project Type
Research proposal
Primary Department
Marriage and Family Therapy
Description
The therapeutic alliance between client and therapist is a key common factor in marriage and family therapy. However, limited research compares narrative therapy and solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) to more traditional approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), especially from the client’s perspective. This study explores whether one model is more effective in fostering a strong therapeutic bond. Thirty participants from private practice will be assigned to one of three treatment groups—narrative, SFBT, or CBT—and will receive ten sessions with a therapist trained in that model. To evaluate the therapeutic alliance, both quantitative and qualitative methods will be used. The Working Alliance Inventory (WAI) will measure alliance strength, and semi-structured interviews will explore client perceptions in depth. This approach aims to identify both shared and distinct relational themes across models, contributing to a deeper understanding of how different therapies shape the client-therapist relationship.
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Therapeutic alliance across models: A comparison of narrative therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy
The therapeutic alliance between client and therapist is a key common factor in marriage and family therapy. However, limited research compares narrative therapy and solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) to more traditional approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), especially from the client’s perspective. This study explores whether one model is more effective in fostering a strong therapeutic bond. Thirty participants from private practice will be assigned to one of three treatment groups—narrative, SFBT, or CBT—and will receive ten sessions with a therapist trained in that model. To evaluate the therapeutic alliance, both quantitative and qualitative methods will be used. The Working Alliance Inventory (WAI) will measure alliance strength, and semi-structured interviews will explore client perceptions in depth. This approach aims to identify both shared and distinct relational themes across models, contributing to a deeper understanding of how different therapies shape the client-therapist relationship.
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