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Elements of a Successful Therapeutic Relationship and Reflection

Elements of success include knowing the modality of therapy to use after building rapport with your client and creating that trust. Since I work in SUD, the following are methods and reasons. 

The method I would prefer to use and the reason why. Include a review of the benefits and risks of each method.

After learning about each of these techniques, it is difficult for me to choose one.  I believe that a good counselor that works with addiction should know both techniques and implement the one that best suits his client.  The benefits of CBT: are that it helps the client to quickly identify and cope with specific emotional challenges, requires a few sessions than some other counseling program options and is very structured in its delivery.  It is beneficial because it helps clients manage stress, treat an illness (mental) when medication is not a good option, teaches how to cope and manage emotions, resolve relationship conflict, better communication, cope with illness, loss, grief, and manage stress and chronic physical symptoms.  The risks of CBT are that it is time-consuming for the individual and that they must commit to the process, and they must complete the work that is necessary to perform.  The benefits of MI are that it encourages clients to look to the future of SUD and mental health struggles.  It helps the client to take responsibility for their actions and allows them to get ready for treatment by preparing them for the treatment they chose.  It also helps them to envision a sober future. The risks of MI are few, but there is no need to utilize this treatment if you are committed to do the work needed to your treatment process and are ready to change as MI is an approach to counseling (Therapist Aid, 2022). Because each have pros and cons, I believe it is important again to point out that it is my belief that an affective counselor will learn both and implement each when they deem appropriate to the client after completing a thorough intake and assessment of the clients current mental state as well as goals for sobriety and/or an ability to learn skills to deal with issues in mental health, grief, and SUD.  The responsibility of the counselor is to protect the client and is imperative that he does a proper assessment and chose the proper technique to help the client to live a healthier and happier life.

Reference:

Therapist Aid, 2022