The client: Often neglected helpful factor in psychotherapy
Vol.14,No.1(2020)
Abstract
Keywords:
client factor; agency; motivation; helpful factors
Theoretical study presents the client factor; according to some authors the most neglected therapeutic factor; mainly in the context of contemporary psychotherapy research dominated by the so-called medical model. The concept of reflexivity and agency is presented as the fundamental essence of client factor; mainly in the studies of David Rennie and also more recent studies about how to strengthen and support the client´s agency in psychotherapy. Further we review studies on client´s motivation; client´s own strategies in psychotherapy and on working with client´s strengths and resources.
client factor; agency; motivation; helpful factors
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