{"id":9333,"date":"2021-04-21T13:18:18","date_gmt":"2021-04-21T12:18:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neurosystemics.org\/?p=9333"},"modified":"2021-05-05T16:28:37","modified_gmt":"2021-05-05T15:28:37","slug":"","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neurosystemics.org\/tr\/4-attunement-responses-from-humanistic-psychology\/","title":{"rendered":"","raw":""},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false,"raw":""},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false,"raw":""},"author":6,"featured_media":9353,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_en_post_content":"A wide-ranging review of the past 60 years of clinical practice (i.e. Baldwin, Wampold & Imel, 2007) shows that the number one factor for therapeutic success is <\/span>a high-quality alliance between therapist and client, and a clarity around the goals and tasks of therapy<\/span><\/i>. In this article we will provide:<\/span>\r\n
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  1. a meta-conceptual framework explaining the spectrum of therapists\u2019 influence over the course of therapy<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
  2. specific questions, stemming from humanistic sciences (Maslow & Rogers, 1979), which help clients be more empowered, build more autonomy and trust of their own capacity<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n \r\n\r\nMeta-conceptual framework of clinical interventions<\/b>\r\n\r\nThe initial goal of therapy is to help the therapist gain the client\u2019s trust to build a strong alliance and raise epistemic confidence (the clients\u2019 confidence in themselves to find their own solutions). This involves a progressive development of intimacy and trust between the therapist and client, which can be realized with the following options of therapeutic possibilities (see Diagram 1).<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nDiagram 1. <\/strong>Spectrum of therapeutic interventions as a client becomes more empowered.<\/span><\/i>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nDiagram 1 represents the spectrum of therapeutic interventions from more power-rich (though not power-over) to more empowering forms. This map is linear, and helpful to understand the overall journey of a client, with specific clinical interventions. However, it is important to note that as organisms, with our complex structure and non-linear cycles, we will need far more attunement and sensitivity than a simplistic formula such as this one to succeed in empowering our clients. Nevertheless, this may initially provide a helpful structure.<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nWhen a client is severely unwell, it will be helpful to provide a strong frame and use our suggestive authority to help strengthen their socio-emotional container. The interventions of persuasion (<\/span>i.e. \u201cyou will need to take medication\"<\/span><\/i>), requests ( <\/span>i.e. <\/span><\/i>\u201cplease make sure you go for a walk in nature everyday\u201d)and advice-giving (<\/span>i.e. \u201cI would recommend that you have some rest after our session\u201d) <\/span><\/i>will tend to fall in this category.<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nSolution oriented proposals will orient our clients strongly towards the positive, the constructive, the skilfull (i.e. \u201c<\/span>imagine you were able to achieve your goal, how would that be for you?\u201d)<\/span><\/i>. It helps support a deeper sense of embodiment, confidence and belief in their agency and ability.<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe 4 R\u2019s follow: reformulate, recontextualize, review, and reinforce:<\/strong>\r\n