To build a robust therapeutic alliance with the student, I would demonstrate genuine concern, empathy, and unconditional positive regard for the pupil. A strong relationship between a healthcare professional and client forms the foundation for effective treatment. It reflects the collaborative nature of therapy, particularly regarding the quality of interactions between the therapist and the client. In this regard, relationship alliances are an indispensable component of the treatment since it establishes trust and rapport, and relieves attachment anxiety. For instance, a warm reception accompanied by empathetic and compassionate listening highlights the therapist’s genuine and sincere intentions to understand the client, which is critical in stimulating the patient’s willingness to share their experiences. In the given scenario, such positive gestures would help alleviate the student’s reluctance and hesitation after gaining their trust.
Therapeutic relationships encompass the sharing of highly personal and intimate information, emotions, and thoughts regarding the issue in question. As such, it is imperative for the therapist to provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and open atmosphere where the client can have the confidence of disclosing what bothers them so that they can receive appropriate care (Barcaccia et al., 2019). Additionally, the personal bond created by the positive alliance encourages the client to participate in the therapy fully and significantly eliminates chances of treatment interruption or termination. However, to achieve this robust and intimate bond, the professional should demonstrate an authentic and sincere concern for the student and understand and share their feelings and worries. Notably, this is critical in gaining the student’s confidence that the therapy sessions will be helpful (Crits-Christoph et al., 2019). In this regard, I would adopt a nonjudgmental attitude and foster a warm and cordial relationship with the student to have complete confidence in me as the professional and the treatment modality.
References
Barcaccia, B., Baiocco, R., Pozza, A., Pallini, S., Mancini, F., & Salvati, M. (2019). The more you judge, the worse you feel. A judgmental attitude towards one’s inner experience predicts depression and anxiety. Personality and Individual Differences, 138, 33–39. Web.
Crits-Christoph, P., Rieger, A., Gaines, A., & Gibbons, M. (2019). Trust and respect in the patient-clinician relationship: preliminary development of a new scale. BMC Psychology, 7(1), 91. Web.