Perfectionism and therapeutic alliance: a review of the clinical research

In this review, we synthesize findings regarding the relationship between perfectionism and therapeutic alliance, most of which come from analyses by Blatt and colleagues. Results suggest what follows. First, patients’ initial level of perfectionism negatively affects patients’ bond with therapi...

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Main Authors: Racheli Miller, Mark J. Hilsenroth, Paul L. Hewitt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2017-04-01
Series:Research in Psychotherapy
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Online Access:https://www.researchinpsychotherapy.org/index.php/rpsy/article/view/264