DIMENSIONS OF INTERPERSONAL FACILITATION IN PSYCHOTHERAPY AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

A survey of studies on the consequences of relational dimensions (active expressiveness vs. passive restrictedness and acceptance vs. rejection) for counseling-psychotherapy processes and outcomes suggests that optimal effects occur under conditions of active engagement in the context of positive regard. The 2-dimensional model suggests resolutions of some inconsistent findings and defines some areas needing more direct study. Comparison with findings on parent-and teacher-offered conditions upon child development lends support to the generality of the model for interpersonal facilitation and suggests research explorations of new treatment-training modes. (3 p. ref.) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved). © 1969 American Psychological Association.