Chapter 1: Therapeutic Alliance and the Helping Relationship The Helping Relationship can be defined as helpers who work to promote the wellbeing of mankind. The therapeutic alliance is what sets the counseling profession apart from other helping professions. Provides a safe and protective environment for clients Encourages collaboration Each person is an active participant Client and counselor have an agreement on goals and procedures Role models Counselor Characteristics Effective Counselors have specific personal qualities and can convey those qualities to the people they help. Helpers are only as effective as they are self-aware and able to use themselves as vehicles of change. Are self-aware and compassionate Can use themselves as vehicles of change Committed to...