Therapeutic alliance in dietetic practice for weight loss: Insights from health coaching.
Annaliese NagyAnne McMahonLinda TapsellFrank DeaneDanielle ArensonPublished in: Nutrition & dietetics: the journal of the Dietitians Association of Australia (2018)
Spending more time in a session appears related to increased bonding, a key component of therapeutic alliance. Preparatory work may help build therapeutic alliance and agreement on goals appears to influence follow-up completion. These exploratory findings provide directions for research addressing the professional relationship in dietetic consultations for weight loss.