Why Is It Important for a Therapist to Have Good

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for a therapist to have good relationship-building skills?

A) Psychotherapy outcome is strongly affected by the relationship that develops between client and therapist.
B) It is important for clinicians to have many friends and colleagues to mitigate the stress of doing therapy.
C) It is important for a therapist to be likable so others keep referring clients to him or her.
D) Having good relationship skills makes it possible to model those skills to clients.