Positive Therapeutic Relationships

Question 1

Identify social worker characteristics when establishing a positive therapeutic relationship

Answer 1

non-possessive warmth and concern

genuineness

appropriate empathy

nonjudgmental acceptance

optimism regarding change

objectivity

professional competence

ability to communicate with client

self awareness

purposeful self disclosure

Question 2

What does the client need in order to establish a positive therapeutic relationship?

Answer 2

hope and courage to change

motivation

trust in worker’s interest and skill

be dealt with as an individual

to express self

to make own choices

to change at own pace