Therapeutic Use of Self Research tells us that therapists account for approximately 8% of the variability in psychotherapy outcomes, while the therapeutic relationship explains an additional 15%[1]. Considered together, these figures point to something practitioners across all orientations would do well to take seriously — that who we are as therapists, and how we show up relationally, carries considerable weight in whether clients progress or not. The therapeutic use of self

Unconditional Positive Regard The quality of the therapeutic relationship forms the bedrock upon which effective practice rests, yet one of its most fundamental components remains among the most challenging to embody consistently. Unconditional positive regard represents more than a technique or intervention; it embodies a way of being with clients that can profoundly shape both the therapeutic process and client outcomes. For practitioners working with athletes, performers,