Shared Writing: Psychological Therapies
Imagine that you are a psychologist working in a youth detention center. All of your clients are adolescents that have broken the law in some form or another, but most are for non-violent offenses. Also imagine that all of your clients are of a different gender, ethnicity, and sociocultural background than yourself. Based on the recommendations of Sue and Sue (2016) and the other points raised in this chapter regarding the therapeutic alliance, explain how your personal experiences and worldview can impact the relationships you attempt to build with your clients.