Review the scenarios provided in an announcement by course faculty. Describe techniques you would use to build a therapeutic alliance with each of the clients in the provided scenarios.

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25 Jul 2025 • 3 min read

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Review the scenarios provided in an announcement by course faculty. Describe techniques you would use to build a therapeutic alliance with each of the clients in the provided scenarios.
Provide a rationale for why the techniques are appropriate for the client in the scenario.
Include a scholarly source in your rationale. You may use the same scholarly source to support each scenario if relevant. Include a matching reference for each citation using the current APA Style.

Rubric

Week 3 Therapeutic Alliance Worksheet

Week 3 Therapeutic Alliance Worksheet
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMood Disorders, Anxiety, and OCD 3 Required Criteria Requirements: 1. Describe techniques you would use to build a therapeutic alliance for the provided scenario. 2. Provide a rationale for why the techniques are appropriate for the client in the scenario. 3. Include a scholarly source in your rationale and a matching reference.	18 ptsExcellentAll requirements met. 15 ptsSatisfactoryTwo requirements are met. 9 ptsNeeds ImprovementOne requirement is met. 0 ptsUnsatisfactoryNo requirements met.	18 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePsychosis 3 Required Criteria Requirements: 1. Describe techniques you would use to build a therapeutic alliance for the provided scenario. 2. Provide a rationale for why the techniques are appropriate for the client in the scenario. 3. Include a scholarly source in your rationale and a matching reference.	18 ptsExcellentAll requirements met. 15 ptsSatisfactoryTwo requirements are met. 9 ptsNeeds ImprovementOne requirement is met. 0 ptsUnsatisfactoryNo requirements met.	18 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePersonality Disorder 3 Required Criteria Requirements: 1. Describe techniques you would use to build a therapeutic alliance for the provided scenario. 2. Provide a rationale for why the techniques are appropriate for the client in the scenario. 3. Include a scholarly source in your rationale and a matching reference.	18 ptsExcellentAll requirements met. 15 ptsSatisfactoryTwo requirements are met. 9 ptsNeeds ImprovementOne requirement is met. 0 ptsUnsatisfactoryNo requirements met.	18 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTrauma 3 Required Criteria Requirements: 1. Describe techniques you would use to build a therapeutic alliance for the provided scenario. 2. Provide a rationale for why the techniques are appropriate for the client in the scenario. 3. Include a scholarly source in your rationale and a matching reference. (Three required critical elements)	18 ptsExcellentAll requirements met. 15 ptsSatisfactoryTwo requirements are met. 9 ptsNeeds ImprovementOne requirement is met. 0 ptsUnsatisfactoryNo requirements met.	18 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSubstance Use Disorder 3 Required Criteria Requirements: 1. Describe techniques you would use to build a therapeutic alliance for the provided scenario. 2. Provide a rationale for why the techniques are appropriate for the client in the scenario. 3. Include a scholarly source in your rationale and a matching reference.	18 ptsExcellentAll requirements met. 15 ptsSatisfactoryTwo requirements are met. 9 ptsNeeds ImprovementOne requirement is met. 0 ptsUnsatisfactoryNo requirements met.	18 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProfessionalism in Communication Communicates with minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation.	5 ptsExcellent0-1 error. 4 ptsVery Good2-3 errors. 3 ptsSatisfactory4-5 errors. 2.5 ptsNeeds Improvement6-7 errors. 0 ptsUnsatisfactoryMore than 7 errors.	5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReference Citation Uses current APA format to format citations and references and is free of errors.	5 ptsExcellent0-1 error. 4 ptsVery Good2 errors. 3 ptsSatisfactory3-4 errors. 2.5 ptsNeeds Improvement5-6 errors. 0 ptsUnsatisfactoryMore than 6 errors.	5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLate penalty deductions Students are expected to submit assignments by the time they are due. Assignments submitted after the due date and time will receive a deduction of 10% of the total points possible for that assignment for each day the assignment is late, up to three days. Assignments will not be accepted after three days late, and a score of zero will be recorded for the assignment. Quizzes and discussions are not considered assignments and are not part of the late assignment policy.	0 pts0 days lateFull credit 0 pts1 day late-10 points 0 pts2 days late-20 points 0 pts3 days late-30 points 0 ptsMore than 3 days lateNo credit	0 pts

Week 3 Therapeutic Alliance Worksheet

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMood Disorders, Anxiety, and OCD

3 Required Criteria

Requirements:

1. Describe techniques you would use to build a therapeutic alliance for the provided scenario.

2. Provide a rationale for why the techniques are appropriate for the client in the scenario.

3. Include a scholarly source in your rationale and a matching reference.

18 ptsExcellentAll requirements met.

15 ptsSatisfactoryTwo requirements are met.

9 ptsNeeds ImprovementOne requirement is met.