Six Strategies for Improving Your Client Engagement Skills

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Studies have found that the therapeutic alliance is among the most important elements of treatment. Indeed, virtually all models and techniques of treatment are predicated on having a solid working alliance. However, some established forms of bias (such as self-assessment bias and the illusion of explanatory depth) can interfere with the development of a solid therapeutic alliance. This workshop focuses on six critical areas of building a therapeutic alliance. It discusses what we know about the “therapeutic factors” of all treatment models and explores a range of implicit biases that can interfere with the development of the alliance. The workshop considers elements of trauma-informed care that are specific to populations of people who have abused others. It also discusses the formation of “approach goals”. Finally, there is an overview of what is known about intrinsic motivation, and a brief overview of motivational interviewing. CalATSA Membership: If you are interested in becoming a CalATSA member use the link below and complete the inquiry form. Membership is free for a limited time. Membership in the national chapter, ATSA, is a requirement. https://forms.gle/G32JFgr4HGha5qv49 *In order to register, sign up using the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-Bb-8-l8SDGjdgFVZF0hGA *If interested in CE credits, please use Paypal (using a credit card or Paypal account) to pay $25 CE fee: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/MDUDXRJUHA7JG