Brief Description
The Therapeutic Alliance Scale for Children - Parent Version, Revised is a tool used to assess the strength of the therapeutic relationship between a parent and their child’s therapist, from the perspective of the parent. Respondents answer items that evaluate key aspects of the alliance, such as trust, collaboration, and mutual understanding and agreement on therapeutic goals (e.g., “I feel like my child’s therapist is on my side and tries to help me”). Responses range from “Not true” to “Very much true.” This scale is particularly useful for therapists and supervisors to receive feedback and monitor how well the parent and child therapist are working together, which can influence the success of therapy.
Assessment Administration Type
Parent/Caregiver Report
Number of questions
12
Age Range for Administration
Parents/caregivers of children aged 4-13
Recommended Frequency of Administration
No recommended standard frequency; Blueprint recommends weekly at each session or as clinically indicated.
Summary of Scoring and Interpretations
Response options are on a 4-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (“Not true”) to 4 (“Very much true”). Items 2, 5, 7, 8, and 11 are reverse-scored. The measure is scored by summing the responses from each item to generate a total score. Total scores range from 12 to 48, with higher scores indicating a stronger therapeutic alliance. There is no cutoff score. The total score can help clinicians assess areas where the alliance may need improvement or affirm that the relationship is progressing well. Consistent low scores could suggest difficulties in the therapeutic relationship that may warrant further exploration or intervention, while higher scores typically reflect a positive and collaborative working relationship between the child’s parent and the therapist. Clinicians can use these insights to guide treatment planning and communication strategies with both the child and their family.
Blueprint Adjustments
N/A
Clinical Considerations
Estimated time for completion: 3-6 minutes
The TASC-R, which is a child/adolescent report, is also available on Blueprint.
The initial validation study for the TASC-R, Parent, was completed with parents of children aged 4-13. It is reasonable to assume the measure could be used for older adolescents when clinically indicated.
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