https://myoutcomes.com/blog/how-feedback-improves-the-therapeutic-alliance-by-42/ https://img.youtube.com/vi/KfXN0gBu50s/hqdefault.jpg How Feedback Improves the Therapeutic Alliance by 42% [vc_row pix_particles_check="" pix_background_effect=""][vc_column pix_background_effect=""][vc_column_text css=""](and how you can put the power of feedback-informed treatment into your practice today) In therapy, the relationship between practitioner and client isn’t just a formality — it’s a central driver of success. Yet many therapists struggle to measure and strengthen that relationship in a consistent, objective way. That’s where feedback-informed treatment comes in. When used regularly, client feedback can improve the therapeutic alliance by up to 42%, turning therapy from a one-way process into a truly collaborative journey. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row pix_particles_check="" pix_background_effect=""][vc_column pix_background_effect=""][vc_column_text css=""] The therapeutic alliance is more than just a relationship between a therapist and their client. It’s the foundation of successful therapy. Think of it like the partnership between a coach and an athlete. For therapy to truly work, both the therapist and the client need to be in sync, committed, and working toward the same goal. It’s built on three key elements: Mutual Agreement on Therapy Goals: Both therapist and client understand and agree on what they’re trying to achieve. Joint Commitment to the Process: Both are dedicated to the work, even when it’s tough. Emotional Bond of Empathy and Trust: This is the heart of the relationship. Clients feel heard and understood, which fosters deeper engagement. Research shows that the therapeutic alliance is the strongest predictor of positive therapy outcomes. When clients feel genuinely supported, they’re more motivated and committed to the process. Want to learn more? Watch Dr. Scott D. Miller explain why the therapeutic alliance matters in this video. Watch here [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row pix_particles_check="" pix_background_effect=""][vc_column pix_background_effect=""][vc_column_text css=""] Feedback tools such as the ... https://www.youtube.com/embed/KfXN0gBu50s 2025-12-10T18:14:32+00:00 https://myoutcomes.com/blog/the-success-probability-index-spi-a-breakthrough-tool-that-helps-you-predict-client-outcomes-earlier/ https://img.youtube.com/vi/NJq0R3gP5HI/hqdefault.jpg The Success Probability Index (SPI): A Breakthrough Tool That Helps You Predict Client Outcomes Earlier [vc_row pix_particles_check="" pix_background_effect=""][vc_column pix_background_effect=""][vc_column_text css=""]In mental health care, timing is everything. A small insight discovered at the right moment can prevent dropout, repair the alliance, improve engagement, and completely reshape the direction of therapy. To improve therapeutic outcomes, clinicians who use measurement-based care tools. Not all measures are designed to assess therapeutic alliance and client care perspectives. That is why we feature the use of the Outcome Rating Scale (ORS) and Session Rating Scale (SRS). These 4-point measures are science-backed indicators that feed into MyOutcomes’ predictive algorithm, producing an outcome trajectory rating and a session-by-session indicator of client progress called the Success Probability Index (SPI).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row pix_particles_check="" pix_background_effect=""][vc_column pix_background_effect=""][vc_column_text css=""]The Success Probability Index (SPI) is a dynamic, session-by-session prediction tool that analyzes current and past ORS and SRS scores to estimate the client’s likelihood of a successful. It was developed by a team of researchers led by Dr. Scott D. Miller. The SPI can be used to assess: Is the client on a path that will likely lead to meaningful change? Are there early signs of risk I should address now? Do we need to adjust our direction sooner rather than later? A prediction is stated as a colour-coded percentage in relation to the dataset mean of zero at that session. Simply this means: 🟢 Green: Positive progress — treatment approach is working 🟡 Yellow: Little change — good moment to reflect 🔴 Red: Progress slowing — early opportunity to adjust treatment SPI acts like a GPS for therapy — giving you a clearer, session-by-session sense of how therapy is progressing and when small adjustments can help clients stay on track. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_section full_width="stretch_row" pix_ov... https://www.youtube.com/embed/NJq0R3gP5HI 2025-11-18T13:27:47+00:00 https://myoutcomes.com/vic-lebouthillier/ https://img.youtube.com/vi/Ixc2xAJGW5g/hqdefault.jpg Vic [vc_row pix_particles_check="" css=".vc_custom_1764863241537{margin-top: 4%!important;margin-right: 8%!important;margin-left: 8%!important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] Current: As a health care consultant Vic continues to pursue his passion to support private and government health care organizations increase clinical outcomes and improve operational efficiencies through consulting and software development. His team at Streamline is made up of past Ministers of health, clinical, software, financial professionals and business administrators. Streamline clients range from larger organizations such as the US Military, Provincial and state government to smaller health care groups and start-ups. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row pix_particles_check="" css=".vc_custom_1761669865581{padding-bottom: 2%!important;}"][vc_column css=".vc_custom_1761670308052{margin-right: 8%!important;margin-left: 8%!important;}"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row pix_particles_check="" css=".vc_custom_1761670322319{margin-right: 8%!important;margin-left: 8%!important;}"][vc_column width="1/3"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_empty_space height="" css=".vc_custom_1761669761352{padding-top: 4%!important;}"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1761670150630{padding-top: 2%!important;}"] The Resilient Mind's™ first publication by Vic was released in 2018 and has had 4 peer reviewed revisions to date. It's a new concept in training: featuring video link commentaries, 360° feedback and self-awareness exercises which all interfaces with group gamification training and mentoring. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row pix_particles_check="" css=".vc_custom_1761670425937{margin-top: 6%!important;margin-bottom: 6%!important;}"][vc_column content_align="text-center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row pix_particles_check="" css=".vc_custom_1761670322319{margin-right: 8%!important;margin-left: 8%!important;}"][vc_column width="1/3"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=".v... https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ixc2xAJGW5g 2025-10-28T16:06:08+00:00 https://myoutcomes.com/blog/therapist-burnout-therapeutic-alliance/ https://img.youtube.com/vi/cNwvDKtQPPc/hqdefault.jpg Are Therapists/Counselors Stretched to Offer their Services to a Wide Range of Clients? Burn-Out is Real. [vc_row pix_particles_check=""][vc_column][vc_column_text]In the profession of providing therapy and counseling, professionals have the honor of offering their services to a wide range of clients, each with unique needs, backgrounds, and challenges. Clients are diverse in terms of age, color, gender, and a wide range of experiences. Establishing a deep connection with each client is crucial for therapists and counselors. While therapists and counselors strive to provide comprehensive care, the demands of catering to such diversity can take a toll on their own well-being. They put forth a lot of effort and are generally expected to help their clients progress measurement which leads to better outcomes. Meanwhile, the expectation to provide effective care for such a wide range of clients can be overwhelming and lead to emotional and psychological strain. Burnout is real An urgent issue that requires addressing is burnout among therapists and counselors. The responsibilities of the job combined with the emotional acuity of helping those in need may have a toll on one's mental, emotional, and physical health. Chronic fatigue, cynicism, and decreased efficacy are all symptoms of burnout, which eventually affects the standard of treatment delivered. When a counselor recognizes they are experiencing burnout, a useful first step is to identify it and discuss it with a trusted colleague, such as a supervisor. Because generally, counselors who are experiencing burnout will find that many of their peers have encountered the same problem before. Similarly, by normalizing their experience, counselors may start addressing burnout in their clients. Counselors are able to provide a listening ear, reassure clients that burnout is a typical problem that many people experience, and inform them of the measures they may take to manage it. Self-care is frequently counselors' first priority when it comes to preventing burnout. The diversity of clients and importance of therapeutic allianc... https://www.youtube.com/embed/cNwvDKtQPPc 2023-11-29T14:46:24+00:00 https://myoutcomes.com/myoutcomes-ehr/ https://img.youtube.com/vi/7-3YMolTdCo/hqdefault.jpg MyOutcomes One [vc_section full_width="stretch_row" pix_over_visibility="" bottom_divider_select="7" bottom_layers="1" t_divider_in_front="true" t_flip_h="true" pix_overlay_color="custom-gradient" css=".vc_custom_1706032985112{padding-top: 80px!important;padding-bottom: 50px!important;}" b_custom_height="450px" pix_custom_gradient="linear-gradient(90deg, rgb(152, 214, 98) 0%, rgb(255, 255, 255) 95%)"][vc_row content_placement="middle" pix_particles_check="" css=".vc_custom_1704734996462{border-radius: 20px!important;}"][vc_column css_animation="appear" width="2/3" css=".vc_custom_1704809547682{padding-bottom: 20px!important;}"][vc_video link=" " css=".vc_custom_1704809058367{border-radius: 20px!important;}"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3" css=".vc_custom_1591234701512{padding-right: 20px!important;padding-left: 20px!important;}"][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section][vc_section full_width="stretch_row_content" pix_over_visibility="" top_divider="" top_divider_color="" css=".vc_custom_1768844762530{margin-top: 0px!important;margin-right: 0px!important;margin-left: 0px!important;padding-top: 0px!important;padding-right: 0px!important;padding-left: 0px!important;background-color: #ffffff!important;}"][vc_row full_width="stretch_row" bottom_divider_select="8" b_1_color="#f8f9fa" b_2_is_gradient="true" b_2_color="#e9ecef" b_3_is_gradient="true" b_3_color="rgba(233,236,239,0.3)" b_3_color_2="rgba(248,249,250,0.01)" b_flip_h="true" pix_particles_check="" css=".vc_custom_1768844863562{margin-top: 0px!important;margin-right: 0px!important;margin-left: 0px!important;padding-top: 0px!important;padding-right: 0px!important;padding-bottom: 2%!important;padding-left: 0px!important;}"][vc_column css=".vc_custom_1768844772395{margin-top: 0px!important;margin-right: 0px!important;margin-left: 0px!important;padding-right: 0px!important;padding-left: 0px!important;}" offset="vc_col-md-offset-2 vc_col-md-8"][vc_row_inner css=".vc_custom_1768844801062{margin-top: 0px!important;margin-right: 0px!importa... https://www.youtube.com/embed/7-3YMolTdCo 2023-12-11T14:10:12+00:00 https://myoutcomes.com/blog/an-affordable-telehealth-solution-for-fit-practitioners/ https://img.youtube.com/vi/Q9yGl-e2ZMo/hqdefault.jpg An Affordable Telehealth Solution for FIT Practitioners [vc_row pix_particles_check=""][vc_column][vc_column_text]For a limited time, we are so pleased to be able to offer everyone who makes the in-app purchase for MyOutcomes Mobile app, free access to the web-based application for one year! When you make the in-app purchase, we will sync the app to the web-based application allowing you to access the web features through the app on your phone or alternatively to login directly to the web based application. This makes the app an ideal telehealth solution for individuals wishing to collect Outcome and Session data from clients when you are providing care remotely or want to practice safe social distancing in person by having the clients use their own device to register their feedback. Back in January, we were so excited to release an option to purchase MyOutcomes companion app for phones and tablets as a stand-alone outcome management solution. It was only $95.00 a year, far less than any other digital Outcome and Session Rating subscription available today. we were confident this entry level option included all the basics individual practitioners needed for digital administration and predictive outcome reporting. We created this affordable option to encourage FIT practitioners to move beyond paper and pencil administration and to discourage the practice of using a less sensitive RCI to measure change. The problem was, with the sudden onset of social distancing and telehealth, the app was missing one critical function, the ability to give clients their own login credentials to enter their feedback remotely. Giving clients their own access to register their feedback and track their progress from their own device has always been a goal of ours. For many years we have offered a client "Give Access" function through our web based MyOutcomes application. Through the web-based application a computer generated user ID and password can be created and shared with the client. The client can login through the web application or they... https://www.youtube.com/embed/Q9yGl-e2ZMo 2020-07-03T07:00:22+00:00 https://myoutcomes.com/blog/does-feedback-informed-treatment-work/ https://img.youtube.com/vi/TC20thxemD0/hqdefault.jpg Does Feedback-Informed Treatment Work? [vc_row pix_particles_check="" pix_background_effect=""][vc_column pix_background_effect=""][vc_column_text css=""]The truth is, it depends. First, it depends on what you mean by Feedback-Informed Treatment (FIT). If you think it means faithfully collecting session data your right, but if all you’re doing is collecting data you’re missing the point and your clients are missing the benefits. Unfortunately just taking the time and resources to implement and routinely collect treatment progress and alliance ratings is so monumental for some that that is a far as it ever goes. And if the primary purpose of implementing FIT was to appease the regulatory and funding gods with outcome reports, then mission accomplished. End of story, except… you’re missing the point and your clients are missing the benefits. If your goal is to improve outcomes, help clients get better faster and to know how to fail successfully then you and your Team are going to have to invest more time and effort than you planned for. YOU CAN NOT DOUBLE EFFECT SIZE IN A YEAR! If any one says you can, they are lying. In the following free FIT implementation support resources created in 2016, Dr Scott Miller and I talk about a 5-7 year commitment, more recently based on the groundbreaking work of psychologist Heidi Brattland and her Team, the timeline has been reduced to 3 years and I am hopeful we can bring that down even more with adequate resources and careful planning. If you and your Team are thinking about implementing FIT or have tried and realize it is time to hit the restart button you will find this On Track Phase 1: Exploration video and workbook invaluable resources. MyOutcomes also provides free 30 minute consultations with certified FIT practitioners. BOOK NOW[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] https://www.youtube.com/embed/TC20thxemD0 2020-03-09T07:00:08+00:00