ICPS
2019 International Convention of Psychological Science · 2019
Examining the Therapeutic Alliance As a Possible Mechanism Underlying Treatment Response to Prolonged Exposure Therapy and Sertraline for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
- Allison Baier
Case Western Reserve University - Norah Feeny
Case Western Reserve University - Lori Zoellner
University of Washington
Abstract
An investigation of the potential mechanistic role of the therapeutic alliance found improvements in alliance temporally preceded next session PTSD symptom reduction in 144 patients participating in a randomized trial comparing prolonged exposure therapy to sertraline. Strong therapeutic relationships may set the stage for symptom improvement in these treatments.
Psychotherapy/Evidence-Based Treatment
