Ergebnisqualität von psychotherapeutischen Prozessen mit Jugendlichen

Background

This study investigated the effectiveness of therapeutic processes with adolescents depending on (1) the quality of the therapeutic relationship, (2) generic change indicators and (3) the appearance of specific forms of communication in the initial phase of therapeutic processes. The study concentrated on investigation of the first three initial therapy sessions and was interested in the possible association of these three variables with positive outcomes and in the young patients remaining in therapy.

Material and methods

A total of 20 therapeutic processes, which took place in Santiago de Chile, were examined. Participants were 15 female and 5 male adolescents between 13 and 17 years old and suffering from different psychological disorders. The Chilean version of Horvath’s working alliance inventory, Generic Change Indicators, the Therapeutic Activity Coding System (TACS), Lambert’s outcome questionnaire OQ-45.2 and adherence in terms of completing or not completing therapy were used to assess process and outcome variables.

Results

The three variables measured in the initial phase of therapy with adolescents, i.e. therapeutic alliance, generic change indicators and communicative actions showed a relationship with the therapeutic results in terms of adherence to therapy as well as outcome.

Discussion

The results indicate the necessity of a greater inclusion of the perspective of adolescents in the therapeutic process.

     

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