Client and therapist agreement in moment-to-moment helpfulness ratings in psychotherapy: A microprocess approach.
Elizabeth A PenixJoshua K SwiftKelley A RussellWilson T TrustyPublished in: Journal of clinical psychology (2020)
The within-session and between-dyad variability in helpfulness ratings highlight the utility of moment-to-moment rating methods. Findings suggest that therapists should attune to client perceptions on a within-session level and attunement may be a target for enhancing the alliance.