Therapeutic Alliance Ruptures in Psychotherapy with Dr. Catherine Eubanks

Psychotherapy and Applied Psychology: Conversations with research experts about mental health and psychotherapy for those interested in research, practice, and training

Dan is joined by Dr. Catherine Eubanks to break down alliance ruptures in psychotherapy. Dr. Eubanks is a Professor of Psychology at Adelphi University.
Dan and Dr. Eubanks discusses the concept of ruptures in therapy, their relationship to the therapeutic alliance, and the importance of understanding and repairing these ruptures. Then, Dr. Eubanks shares her journey into this field, the significance of training therapists in alliance-focused techniques, and how identity and cultural factors can influence ruptures. Their discussion emphasizes the complexity of therapeutic relationships and the need for therapists to be aware of subtle signs of rupture and repair.
Special Guest: Dr. Catherine Eubanks
Center for Alliance-Focused Training
Therapist Performance Under Pressure: Negotiating Emotion, Difference, and Rupture
Book: Rupture and Repair in Psychotherapy: A Critical Process for Change
Training Video: Rupture and Repair in Psychotherapy

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1. Introduction and Episode Overview (00:00:00)

2. Guest Introduction (00:02:00)

3. The Beginnings: Exploring Ruptures and Repairs (00:07:30)

4. Types of Ruptures: Confrontation and Withdrawal (00:15:00)

5. Identifying Micro and Macro Ruptures (00:21:30)

6. Repair Strategies: Exploring Task and Relationship Dynamics (00:28:00)

7. The Role of the Therapist in Rupture and Repair (00:36:00)

8. Alliance-Focused Training: Techniques and Approaches (00:42:00)

9. Reflections on Therapeutic Practice (00:48:00)