Therapeutic Relationships In Counseling

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Therapeutic Relationships are not black and white and creating a positive relationship will take skill and work. Unfortunately, data is scarce on the effects of therapeutic relationships. However, we as educators, have first hand experience in the effectiveness of positive relationships and connecting with people. There are many reasons why the relationship between the client and counselor is considered to be extremely important in a session. The client must trust the counselor, feel comfortable in a session, communicate, and connect; only then will the client more than likely return for a second or third session. No relationship, no session, no client. We do know, from our personal and professional experiences, that relationships