Efforts to establish and maintain a good working relationship with clients are important for all therapists. In group therapy, there are numerous relationships, between each client and therapist, as well as among clients. The totality of all these relationships is referred to as _______.

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The term "group cohesion" refers to the degree of connectedness, bonding, and mutual support among group members. It encompasses not only the relationships between clients and therapists but also the relationships among clients themselves. A high level of group cohesion has been found to be a positive predictor of treatment outcome in group therapy. While "therapeutic alliance" is an important factor in individual therapy, it does not fully capture the complexity of relationships in group therapy. "Psychotherapy" is a broad term that refers to the treatment of psychological disorders, which could include both individual and group modalities. "Systems bond" is not a commonly used term in the field of psychotherapy.

Efforts to Establish and Maintain a Good Working Relationship with Clients