A quick review on common factors theory: therapeutic alliance accounts for 7.5% of the variability in outcomes, coming in third after goal consensus and empathy. However, I’d argue that goal consensus and empathy are part of the therapeutic relationship. So if you remember anything, remember that what matters most is the relationship.

Check out past years here, and we’ll be looking at pages 21 and 34 from this text, and the tools outlined in this handout from Susie Snyder, LCSW.