2. Provide a rationale for why the techniques are appropriate for the client in the scenario.
3. Include a scholarly source in your rationale. You may use the same scholarly source to support
each scenario if relevant. Include a matching reference for each citation using the current APA
Style.
Scenario Techniques for Building a Therapeutic Alliance with Rationale
Mood
disorders/anxiety/OCD
Techniques: Empathetic listening and unconditional
positive regard would be helpful in developing a
therapeutic alliance with this client. Giving the client a
secure environment in which they can express their
feelings without worrying about being judged is a crucial
aspect of empathic listening, especially in the wake of a
suicide attempt. When a client experiences
unconditional positive regard, they will feel valued
regardless of their behavior or emotions, which builds
trust.
Rationale: Since clients who have survived suicide
attempts frequently experience guilt and shame, these
techniques are appropriate. Offering empathy and
positive regard can help lessen these feelings and
encourage the client to participate in the healing
process, in line with Rogers' person-centered therapy
model (Thompson et al., 2019). The secret to averting
future crises will be to create a nonjudgmental
environment
