Metatherapeutic communication: an exploratory analysis of therapist-reported moments of dialogue regarding the nature of the therapeutic work

Michael Cooper; Fani Papayianni

doi:10.1080/03069885.2017.1305098

Metatherapeutic communication: an exploratory analysis of therapist-reported moments of dialogue regarding the nature of the therapeutic work

Michael Cooper, Fani Papayianni

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The purpose of the study was to investigate the nature of metatherapeutic communication (MTC), defined as dialogue between therapists and clients on the nature of the therapeutic work and the means by which it can be of greatest help to clients. Twelve counselling psychologists, working pluralistically with 35 clients experiencing depression, described on postsession forms moments of negotiation and collaboration around the therapeutic work. Two main dimensions of MTC were identified: the subject matter of the MTC and the temporal focus of the MTC. In addition, MTC varied by the time at which it took place. These findings provide a framework for understanding the nature of MTC in counselling and psychotherapy, and the opportunities for implementing it in practice.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	173-184
Journal	BRITISH JOURNAL OF GUIDANCE & COUNSELLING
Volume	46
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/03069885.2017.1305098
Publication status	Published - 23 Mar 2017

Keywords

Therapeutic alliance
shared decision-making
metatherapeutic communication
pluralistic counselling
collaboration

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