Problem:
Recently you were journaling and you realized that one of your strengths is being a good friend. You are able to disclose to a friend and be available to them when they are having a problem, being on their side and giving helpful advice. You are wondering if you can use this quality in your relationship with a client. Which of the following best summarizes the difference between those friendship skills and a therapeutic relationship? Group of answer choices Using self-disclosure and making the therapeutic relationship a two-way street with both you and the client confiding in each other enhances the bond. In a therapeutic relationship, the client's issues are the focus. The helper is compensated by money or in the case of students by experience or credit. Once you have learned professional helping skills, they can transfer to your relationship with family and friends, and you will be better able to help them with their problems. When clients become your friends, you will be better able to understand and help them with their issues. Need Assignment Help?