```dataview list without id file.inlinks where file.name = this.file.name ``` --- creation date: 2024-09-12 20:26 modification date: Thursday 12th September 2024 20:26:46 --- ### Contexts of Effective Treatment #### Therapeutic Alliances #### Characteristics of clients #### Personal and professional characteristics of the counsellor - Self Knowledge - not a one time thing - as you go through new experiences, new challenges, you may need to dig deeper Be aware of: - own needs - own feelings - own anxieties and defenses - own strengths and weaknesses *Why is this important?* - Clients may doubt your abilities - clients may present with symptoms, stories, or cases which trigger discomfort in you - DONT have your personal needs met from the client - IF I have not overcome my anger, how can I help my client overcome theirs? - IF I have a problem with crying and emotional expression, how can I help my client be more comfortable with expressing their feelings? What makes me a good answer? - I’ve gone through my own shit - I understand how important it is to nurture the courage of a client - I have a highly analytical, and empathetical nature both at once - I have a very strong multicultural upbringing, allowing me to view things and understand the nuanced interplays of how family, culture, gender, religion, scioeconomic status, affects a person. 5. Honesty - clients need to be prepared to hear your honest opinion at times - not random - purposeful honest disclosure that may be beneficial to clients - want to model honesty to clients 6. Strength - to withstand clients criticism - especially working with clients who have personality disorders, they will push boundaries Freedom the calmness to say no or yes - not to be imposed upon by guilt - impulsiveness - fear - responsibility - etc