# 1124 - Developing Rapport to Enhance Success in Healthy Relationships

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Podcast: [Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes](https://stenobird.com/podcast/counselor-toolbox-podcast-with-docsnipes-633172)
Published: 2026-08-28T09:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

00:00 Introduction and Importance of Rapport 03:05 Challenges in Building Rapport 06:04 Rapport and Client Vulnerability 10:00 Creating Safety and Promoting Authenticity 13:44 The SHARE Pneumonic for Rapport 16:20 Mutually Agreeable Goals in Therapy 19:12 Avoiding Common Rapport-Breaking Mistakes 24:32 Voluntary vs Involuntary Clients 26:08 Transparency and Documentation with Clients 28:23 Helping Clients Feel Safe and Heard 32:29 Challenges with Safety and Cultural Sensitivity 36:36 Environmental and First Contact Considerations 42:00 Behaviors for Building Client Safety (ACE Approach) 45:01 Active Listening and Communication Skills 49:06 Questioning Strategies and Non-Verbals 52:49 Understanding Projection and Transference 56:01 Displacement, Supervision, and Losing Rapport 59:47 Maintaining Rapport and Recognizing Signs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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