TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2006//
TI  - Developing a Comprehensive Understanding of the Working Alliance in Community Mental Health
JO  - Qualitative health research
A1  - Kirsh, Bonnie
A1  - Tate, Ellen
SP  - 1054
EP  - 1074
VL  - 16
IS  - 8
N2  - The concept of a working alliance as a key ingredient within therapeutic processes has been emphasized by many community mental health researchers and practitioners. However, few studies have provided insights into the dimensions and operationalization of the concept. To address this gap, the authors analyzed data on the working alliance derived from two qualitative data sets: (a) interviews conducted with 33 users of community mental health services, family members, and service providers; and (b) content extracted from a systematic review of 48 articles in the area of community mental health services. Three superordinate themes emerged: Building and negotiating trust, I'm on your side, and Tools and strategies. The authors discuss implications for community mental health practice.<p /> 
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SN  - 1049-7323
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1049732306292100
ID  - ref1
ER  -