The psychotherapist in the therapeutic process
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https://doi.org/10.33898/rdp.v31i116.409Keywords:
psychotherapist, therapeutic process, therapeutic alliance, therapist's personal styleAbstract
The psychotherapist is one of the protagonists in the therapeutic process. There are many efforts aimed at studying the factors that influence the establishment of a good therapeutic Alliance between therapist and patient that allows achieving a good psychotherapeutic outcome. This paper delves into the characteristics, abilities and actions of the psychotherapist in the context of the of the psychotherapeutic process. Some principles and challenges are proposed to contribute and promote continuous improvement in our professional practice as psychotherapists.
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