Therapists' confidence in their theory of change and outcomes.

J Marital Fam Ther

Department of Human Development and Family Science, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA.

Published: October 2022

Previous research has sought to understand what therapist characteristics contribute to positive outcomes for clients. It is widely accepted knowledge that the alliance between the therapist and client is a significant contributing factor to client outcomes. With that said, few studies have examined specific characteristics within the therapist themselves that may contribute to client success, regardless of the therapeutic model being used. Using data from a sample of therapist-trainees at a large, midwestern institution, this study sought to explore therapist confidence in their theory of choice and its potential impact on client outcomes. Findings suggest that those clients who have therapists with greater confidence in their theory are less likely to terminate treatment prematurely or without agreement. These findings have the potential to inform the curriculum for training programs to focus more on developing confidence in the chosen theory.

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