Psychotherapy is a sensitive practice that requires the therapist to be able to handle the client with dignity and respect to avoid possible premature termination before attaining the set goals. Generally, both parties should dedicate themselves to ensuring they work together toward the recovery process. The counselor is responsible for creating a friendly environment where the patient feels free and motivated to participate in the activities performed. Limited therapeutic alliance, cultural competence and induced aspect of the minority status are key contributors to the early dissolution of the patient’s treatment.
The therapy process requires commitment and determination to achieve desired results. To develop a working relationship that can facilitate effective client recovery, the physiotherapist should agree with the patient concerning the goals and tasks to achieve the objective and create a strong bond between them. When such an environment is established, the clients will feel part of the process and valued by the physician hence dedicating themselves to the treatment with less denial. The alliance will enable the whole program to reach the set target (Anderson et al., 2019). Similarly, it is necessary for the therapist to understand the cultural perspective of the client. When physiotherapists have sufficient knowledge of norms and beliefs, it will be easier to avoid using terminologies or behaviors that can offend the patient. Furthermore, the patient should feel respected irrespective of the minority status. In a case where the client detects some element of discrimination, the likelihood of withdrawing from the service is high.
In summary, premature termination of the therapeutic process depends on the nature of the relationship between the patient and therapist. It is significant for counselors to make clients feel that they have their interests at heart. Therapists should be mindful of the patient’s cultural background to minimize misunderstandings that might result in the closure of the recommended psychological treatment before completion. When all the aspects are maintained, reducing the untimely patient withdrawal from the therapeutic service will be easier.
Reference
Anderson, K. N., Bautista, C. L., & Hope, D. A. (2019). Therapeutic alliance, cultural competence and minority status in premature termination of psychotherapy.American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 89(1), 104-114. Web.