The Influence of Buddhist Practice on the Therapeutic Alliance

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cityu.schoolDivision of Arts and Sciences
cityu.siteVictoria
cityu.site.countryCanada
dc.contributor.authorLum, Ocean
dc.date.accessioned2016-08-12T18:42:12Z
dc.date.available2016-08-12T18:42:12Z
dc.date.issued2010-06
dc.description.abstractThe bridging of Buddhism with Western psychology is currently a popular area of research. In the west, the therapeutic alliance (TA) is a powerful predictor of therapeutic outcome and therapists can develop qualities that will enhance the TA. Since Buddhist practice (BP) deliberately aims to develop the qualities of compassion, wisdom, equanimity and presence, BP may provide valuable training in enhancing the qualities of a therapist that contribute to the TA. This research project examined how Buddhist Practice (BP) might influence the therapeutic alliance (TA). Three therapists who self-identified as Buddhist were interviewed in regards to their BP and the TA. The results indicate that Buddhist practice enhances the therapeutic alliance. Five themes emerged from the interviews: presence, self-awareness, view of client, aversion and silence/not knowing/ wisdom. The findings encourage further research to replicate and validate the responses.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11803/372
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisher.institutionCity University of Seattle (CityU)
dc.subjectBuddhism
dc.subjectinfluence of Buddhism on therapists
dc.titleThe Influence of Buddhist Practice on the Therapeutic Alliance
dc.typeThesis
thesis.degree.disciplineCounseling
thesis.degree.grantorCity University of Seattle (CityU)
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Arts
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