New approaches for creating the therapeutic alliance: Solution-focused interviewing, motivational interviewing, and the medication interest model

TitleNew approaches for creating the therapeutic alliance: Solution-focused interviewing, motivational interviewing, and the medication interest model
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2007
AuthorsCheng, MKS
JournalPsychiatric Clinics of North America
Volume30
Pagination157-166
PublisherElsevier Science
Place PublishedNetherlands
Publication Languageeng
ISBN Number0193-953X
Accession Number2007-11581-006. First Author & Affiliation: Cheng, Michael K. S.
Keywordsclinical interviewing, medication interest model, motivational interviewing, Psychodiagnostic Interview, Psychotherapeutic Processes, solution focused interviewing, Therapeutic alliance
Abstract

Probably one of the most important skills learned as a medical student and as a psychiatry resident is building the therapeutic alliance. Knowing how to navigate the tricky complexities and subtle nuances of establishing a therapeutic alliance--especially in the initial encounter--is, arguably, the most critical skill clinicians possess, whether seeing a patient for a single interview or for long-term therapy. This article reviews the theory behind the therapeutic alliance and, more importantly, explores three new approaches to establishing it effectively: (1) solution-focused interviewing, (2) motivational interviewing, and (3) the medication interest model designed to improve medication adherence. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)

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