Therapist competency and the possible role of adherence to therapy protocols in predicting outcome in a randomized controlled study of cognitive therapy versus befriending in schizophrenia.
Befriending death effaces respect and demoralizes character.
Given the evidence from the survey, and in particular the grey areas which can develop between befriending and friendship, befriending schemes have features in which great sensitivity is required.
The befriending service was also supportive at specific times, as following the death of a spouse or close friend, or during recovery from an illness.
The paper demonstrates the value of befriending services and examines carefully the aspects of their implementation that required exceptional sensitivity.
Extra activities created a potential conflict between befriending and friendship.
Both befriending and friendship relationships are governed by limits, rules and codes of conduct.
Not surprisingly, therefore, very few of the users of the befriending service approached the service provider.
