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The therapeutic relationship, or therapeutic alliance, refers to the purposeful collaborative relationship between the therapist and the client. It is a critical component of effective psychotherapy, and the quality of this relationship is an indicator of treatment outcome. While there…

Communication encompasses both verbal and non-verbal cues, and is fundamental to effective adolescent psychotherapy. Adolescents often have a difficult time accurately articulating their emotions, which can make communicating with young people rather complicated. When working with adolescents, mental health professionals…