strategies for engaging clients and improving outcomes /
Joshua K. Swift and Roger P. Greenberg
First edition
viii, 212 pages :
illustrations ;
27 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-201) and index
What is premature discontinuation and why does it occur -- Predictors of premature discontinuation in psychotherapy -- Provide role induction -- Incorporate preferences into the treatment decision-making process -- Assist in planning for appropriate termination -- Provide education about patterns of change in psychotherapy -- Strengthen early hope -- Enhance motivation for treatment -- Foster the therapeutic alliance -- Assess and discuss treatment progress -- Conclusions and future directions