Admittedly, the whole subject of the therapeutic relationship is complicated and by no means can be fully explained here. Those interested are encouraged to review The Heart and Soul of Change or other sources. These effects are not due to a given method or procedure. They result from positive and hopeful expectations of the method or procedure. These factors may be seen as beliefs and procedures which are unique to specific treatments.
Most methods prepare clients to take action to help themselves.
Therapists expect their clients to do something different. All questions will be answered in print or through the mail. Identities will remain confidential.