The therapeutic relationship in child psychotherapy: integrating the perspectives of children, parents and therapists

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dc.contributor.authorNúñez Hidalgo, Lucía Beatriz
dc.contributor.authorMidgley, Nick
dc.contributor.authorCapella, Claudia
dc.contributor.authorAlamo Anich, Nicolle Anette
dc.contributor.authorMortimer, Rose
dc.contributor.authorKrause Jacob, Mariane
dc.date.accessioned2024-03-13T20:14:21Z
dc.date.available2024-03-13T20:14:21Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.description.abstractThis study addresses the therapeutic relationship in child psychotherapy, through an exploration of the experience of the main actors engaged in child psychotherapy. Objectives: To describe and analyse the therapeutic relationship integrating the views of children, parents and therapists. Methods: This study employs a qualitative methodology, assuming a discovery-oriented approach which draws from grounded theory. Twelve psychotherapy triads participated, composed of children aged 6–10, their parents and psychotherapists. Semi-structured follow-up interviews were conducted (N=36), including a drawing in the case of the children. Results: A positive therapeutic relationship with children and parents was viewed as a gradually constructed process, based on a positive emotional encounter between participants. It was facilitated primarily by the therapist’s commitment and playful stance, the child and therapist mutual involvement, and the parent’s collaboration. These aspects entailed a trustful, validating and caring relationship, that shaped children and parents’ motivations towards therapy and facilitated change. Conclusions: From a multiple-perspective approach, therapy was conceived as a relational experience. The development of positive relationships required different and evolving dispositions from therapy main actors. Therapists’ genuine feelings and engagement in therapeutic activity seem central, underlining the importance of addressing relational aspects in child therapy research and training.
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dc.identifier.doi10.1080/10503307.2021.1876946
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1080/10503307.2021.1876946
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositorio.uc.cl/handle/11534/84368
dc.information.autorucEscuela de Psicología; Núñez Hidalgo, Lucía Beatriz; S/I; 1030680
dc.information.autorucEscuela de Psicología; Alamo Anich, Nicolle Anette; 0000-0002-3826-1455; 2044
dc.information.autorucEscuela de Psicología; Krause Jacob, Mariane; 0000-0002-1405-8217; 58559
dc.issue.numero8
dc.language.isoen
dc.nota.accesoContenido parcial
dc.pagina.final1000
dc.pagina.inicio988
dc.revistaPsychotherapy Research
dc.rightsacceso restringido
dc.subjectChild therapy
dc.subjectTherapeutic relationship
dc.subjectTherapeutic alliance
dc.subjectQualitative methods
dc.subjectMultiple perspectives
dc.subject.ddc150
dc.subject.deweyPsicologíaes_ES
dc.titleThe therapeutic relationship in child psychotherapy: integrating the perspectives of children, parents and therapists
dc.typeartículo
dc.volumen31
sipa.codpersvinculados1030680
sipa.codpersvinculados2044
sipa.codpersvinculados58559
sipa.trazabilidadORCID;2024-02-19
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