Therapeutic Alliance Ruptures in Psychotherapy with Dr. Catherine Eubanks

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 Send us Fan Mail For more episodes, video versions, updates, and links related to the show visit: https://psychotherapyandappliedpsychology.com/