As part of a study of consensus beliefs about psychotherapy research, Boisvert and Faust (2003)recommended that clients must be informed explicitly that:
A)The client-therapist relationship is the best predictor of treatment change
B)Different therapies tend to achieve comparable results
C)They may actually get worse as a result of treatment
D)Most clients achieve some change relatively quickly in therapy

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Boisvert and Faust (2003) emphasized the importance of informed consent in psychotherapy, which includes informing clients about potential risks, such as the possibility of feeling worse before they feel better. This is crucial for ethical practice and setting realistic expectations for therapy outcomes.

As Part of a Study of Consensus Beliefs About Psychotherapy