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This chapter focuses on collaborative partnerships with an emphasis on the role of the professional helper in promoting positive outcomes. It initially addresses the generic relationship that a professional or artisan may have with their client and then goes on to discuss ways of working as a psychologist and the evidence for effective practice. Consultation as a model of interaction, the contributing factors for successful psychological support and solutionAQ: All occurrences of “solution focused thinking/approach” were changed to “solution-focused thinking/approach.” Please check if appropriate.-focused thinking will be used to illustrate how theoretical knowledge and practice can be used to create positive and effective professional relationships in multiple contexts.

Elizabeth Gillies is a UK Educational Psychologist who has lived and worked in the UK, America, Japan and Australia. She currently has a private practice in Tokyo, working in international schools and as a consultant for an Employee Assistance Programme. She is the Vice President of International Mental Health Professionals in Japan.

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Gillies, E. (2012). Positive Professional Relationships. In: Roffey, S. (eds) Positive Relationships. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-2147-0_11

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