The alliance-outcome relationship has been consistently linked to positive treatment
outcomes irrespective of psychotherapy modality. However, beyond its general links to …

The digital revolution is evolving at an unstoppable pace. Alongside the unprecedented
explosion of digital technology facilities and systems, mental health care is under greater …

The concept of alliance reflects the collaborative relationship between a clinician and a
patient, defined as consisting of three elements: a) the agreement on the goals of treatment; …

The alliance continues to be one of the most investigated variables related to success in
psychotherapy irrespective of theoretical orientation. We define and illustrate the alliance …

The common factors have a long history in the field of psychotherapy theory, research and
practice. To understand the evidence supporting them as important therapeutic elements …

This chapter reviews the historical and current trends in the study of therapist effects. We
discuss statistical methods for investigating therapist effects, with a primary focus and …

The therapeutic value of alliance is a contested supposition. Although many theorists and
researchers believe that alliance is therapeutic in itself, others see it as a byproduct of …

During psychotherapy, patient and therapist tend to spontaneously synchronize their vocal
pitch, bodily movements, and even their physiological processes. In the present article, we …

A new developmental model of borderline personality disorder (BPD) and its treatment is
advanced based on evolutionary considerations concerning the role of attachment …

Objective: The relationship between the therapeutic alliance and outcome has been
supported consistently over time. More recently, studies have examined therapist effects in …