The Four Processes
of Counseling:
Building Alliance
Counseling Toolkit for
May 2025
Take a moment to consider an encounter you had with another person where you felt safe, seen, and accepted. What was it like? What specifically did the other person do or say to make you feel that you could trust them? How did that help you?
This month’s Toolkit focuses on the process of Building Alliance. We will discuss the clinical and Gospel importance of building and nurturing a strong caregiving relationship and share practical tips.
Natasha Steenkamp, LMHC
Counselor & Clinical Supervisor
Kate Glerup,
PhD, LMHC, CAS