Therapeutic Alliance in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling: Assessing Client Factors and Functioning

  • Ayse Torres*
  • , Patricia Diaz
  • , Robert R. Freund
  • , Tracy N. Baker
  • , Andrew Z. Baker
  • , Paul R. Peluso
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: The therapeutic relationship is often acknowledged as one of the most significant factors in clinical process that influences client outcomes. OBJECTIVE: While considerable research has been conducted on the therapeutic relationship in psychotherapy, there is a paucity of research on the impact of the therapeutic relationship in vocational rehabilitation counseling settings. METHODS: This study explored the relationship between areas of client functioning (individual, interpersonal, social, and overall) and the therapeutic alliance among clients who receive services from the State vocational rehabilitation agency. RESULTS: In this study, younger clients (ages between 16 to 29) reported stronger therapeutic alliance. CONCLUSION: The findings of this study suggested that clients' perceived individual, interpersonal and overall functioning have a significant positive relationship with the task and bond components of therapeutic relationship.
Original languageAmerican English
Pages (from-to)313-322
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Vocational Rehabilitation
Volume55
Issue number3
Early online dateSep 12 2021
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 12 2021
Externally publishedYes

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ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Rehabilitation
  • Occupational Therapy

Keywords

  • therapeutic relationship
  • Vocational rehabilitation counseling
  • working alliance

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