Langer et al found that using treatment manuals with children interfered with the development of the therapeutic alliance:

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Langer et al. did not specifically find that using treatment manuals with children interfered with the development of the therapeutic alliance. Research on this topic has produced mixed results, and the impact of treatment manuals on therapeutic alliance varies depending on various factors such as the therapist's flexibility in implementing the manual, the nature of the disorder being treated, and the specific therapeutic context.

Langer Et Al Found That Using Treatment Manuals with Children