Interchangeability of the Working Alliance Inventory and Working Alliance Inventory, Short Form.

Busseri, Michael A.; Tyler, John D.

doi:10.1037/1040-3590.15.2.193

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“…Contrary to the overall sample, and what is common in the literature, the therapist rated the working alliance higher across sessions (m = 4.89) than Cora (m = 4.35). In the final session the client rated the alliance 4.83, which is more than one standard deviation below what is reported to be a general level in out-patient samples (final session WAI-S: 5.96, sd = .80), while the therapist's rating (5.58) was in line with general findings (5.50, sd = .88; Busseri & Tyler, 2003).…”

Section: The Quantitative Resultssupporting

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A Life-Saving Therapy: The Theory-Building Case of "Cora"

Halvorsen

Benum²,

Haavind³

et al. 2016

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The present paper presents a case study of long-term (121 sessions over three years), integrative therapy with "Cora," a client with a history of severe relational trauma that had led to difficulty in forming close relationships, and a history of hospitalization resulting from a series of suicide attempts. Despite these challenges, Cora reported a highly satisfactory outcome at the end of therapy. Using the format of a theory-building case study (McLeod, 2010;Stiles, 2007), qualitative analysis of session evaluations, session transcripts, and post therapy interviews were used to investigate how both the client and therapist understood the process of therapy and why it had been successful. Data from quantitative process and outcome measures were analyzed to provide contextual information. In spite of repeated challenges and difficult therapeutic situations, Cora and the therapist were able to establish a recurring pattern of interaction that they found relevant and productive and that was characterized by persistence. Other helpful aspects of the therapy process included acting with courage, and the use of symbolic representations of their accomplishments. The results contribute to our understanding of the process of therapy with clients who have been exposed to severe relational trauma. The discussion includes reflection on methodological issues associated with mixed-methods case study research in psychotherapy.

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Section: The Quantitative Resultssupporting

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A Life-Saving Therapy: The Theory-Building Case of "Cora"

Halvorsen

Benum²,

Haavind³

et al. 2016

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“…The scores from the short 12-item version used in this study have been found to reflect those of the longer 36-item form (Busseri & Tyler, 2003). Reliability estimates () of the WAI range from 0.84-0.93 (Fenton, Cecero, Nich, Frankforter, & Carroll, 2001).…”

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Is affect experiencing therapeutic in major depressive disorder? Examining associations between affect experiencing and changes to the alliance and outcome in intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy.

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Affect experiencing (AE), defined as the facilitation of client in-session bodily arousal and visceral experiencing of affect, is a distinct theoretical process presumed to contribute to therapeutic improvement. This study examined the role of AE in the treatment of major depressive disorder by exploring its association to client distress and therapeutic alliance on a session-by-session basis. A case series design was used to conduct an intensive analysis of the treatment process of 4 clients who received time-limited intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy, 2 of whom were considered “recovered” and 2 who showed “no change” based upon posttreatment outcomes. Consistent with our hypothesis, we found that cross-correlations between AE and client distress discriminated between “recovered” and “no change” clients. In “recovered” clients, there was evidence that higher in-session peak affect experience was associated with reduced distress 7 days later. The results did not provide consistent evidence for a reverse effect, showing that lower distress during the preceding week predicted higher AE in that session. Finally, there was evidence that AE is an in-session activity that can promote the strengthening of the therapeutic alliance. These collective findings suggest that AE is an important treatment process that contributes to alliance formation and psychotherapeutic improvement. Clinical implications include further evidence that psychodynamic therapists can utilize AE as an active change ingredient for depression.

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“…Working alliance was assessed using the Working Alliance Inventory Short Form (WAI-S) Client Version. The scale has shown to be acceptable with a SMI population (Busseri & Tyler, 2003;Gehrs & Goering, 1994;Horvath & Greenberg, 1989;Tracey & Kokotovic, 1989). The measure has demonstrated good reliability and validity (Horvath & Greenberg, 1989;Tracey & Kokotovic, 1989).…”

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“…The measure has demonstrated good reliability and validity (Horvath & Greenberg, 1989;Tracey & Kokotovic, 1989). We used the 12-item version (Tracey & Kokotovic, 1989), which has also demonstrated reliability and validity (Busseri & Tyler, 2003;Gehrs & Goering, 1994;Tracey & Kokotovic, 1989). In our sample, internal consistency was good (α = 0.84).…”

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The Relationship Between Provider Competence, Content Exposure, and Consumer Outcomes in Illness Management and Recovery Programs

McGuire

White

Bartholomew

et al. 2015

Adm Policy Ment Health

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Provider competence may affect the impact of a practice. The current study examined this relationship in sixty-three providers engaging in Illness Management and Recovery with 236 consumers. Improving upon previous research, the present study utilized a psychometrically validated competence measure in the ratings of multiple Illness Management and Recovery sessions from community providers, and mapped outcomes onto the theory underlying the practice. Provider competence was positively associated with illness self-management and adaptive coping. Results also indicated baseline self-management skills and working alliance may affect the relationship between competence and outcomes.

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Interchangeability of the Working Alliance Inventory and Working Alliance Inventory, Short Form.

Cited by 269 publications

References 16 publications

A Life-Saving Therapy: The Theory-Building Case of "Cora"

A Life-Saving Therapy: The Theory-Building Case of "Cora"

Is affect experiencing therapeutic in major depressive disorder? Examining associations between affect experiencing and changes to the alliance and outcome in intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy.

The Relationship Between Provider Competence, Content Exposure, and Consumer Outcomes in Illness Management and Recovery Programs

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