Therapeutic Relationship and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy | Activity 5

Running head: ACTIVITY 5
Activity 5
Name of the Student
Name of the University
Author Note

1ACTIVITY 5
Part 1
Based on Alicia and Jim’s case it can be stated that the Alicia finds Jim as a helper who
was ideal, seer that is expert and nurturer as well. However, sometimes she also felt neglected as
well. Hence, she was frustrated as well though she has related her feelings more closely to the
earlier ones rather than the later one.
Part 2
As per the chapter and the case of Alicia it has been seen that the transparency of the
patient is related to the positive feelings. The patient feels the helper that is Jim has an authority
and also finds him very helpful for her. She feels this authority of Jim as a Godly structure for
her and also hinds it effective as she was feeling easy and burden less after the sessions with Jim.
Hence, based on her views I can reflect that the ‘authority issue’ is not present here rather she
experienced positive outcome from the authority of Jim.
Discussion 3
As a helper I can reflect that the conversation with the client should be transparent and
also focused on the positive outcome of the client. Thus, I can also state that the factors of the
improved care delivery should be focused on the therapeutic relationship development with the
client. Moreover, it can be stated that the responsibility of the helper is to develop or improve the
relationship with the client by implementing positive communication skills and also listening to
the client actively. The listening and communication should be focused on letting the client feel
comfortable and secure as well. Thus, I can reflect that the as helper I should let the client know
that the issues he or she is facing is not specific to her by showing examples of similar
conditions. Moreover, I should help the client to find different viewpoint to think and change the
thought process as well. Hence, it is needed to find another way to divert the thought of the client