Foundations in Engagement & the Therapeutic Alliance

2 CEUs*

*pre-approved by the MN Board of Marriage and Family Therapy, MN Board of Social Work, MN Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy, and MN Board of Psychology

Engagement refers to the collaborative relationship between the clinician and the client. In addition to considering attachment, development, family and broader systems/contextual issues, and cultural diversity, it is important for clinicians to value engagement and the therapeutic relationship.

Course Objectives

• Become familiar with research findings that support the critical role of engagement and the therapeutic alliance.
• Identify ways that barriers, safety issues, and working with underserved families impact how we engage clients and families.
• Identify evidence-based interventions that enhance engagement and building of the therapeutic alliance.
• Consider ways that we engage clients and families through a course of treatment.
• Learn several strategies for evaluating engagement and the therapeutic alliance in your clinical practice.