Sanders JLiebenberg L2024-06-192024-06-192024-01-12Sanders J, Liebenberg L. (2024). Creating equilibrium: Four relational mechanisms that facilitate positive change. Child and Family Social Work. Early View. (pp. 1-12).1356-7500https://mro.massey.ac.nz/handle/10179/69915This paper uses critical realism to identify mechanisms that activate successful relationships. It draws data from a longitudinal, mixed-methods study of youth who used multiple services. It examines functionality of four relational mechanisms: power, recognition, responsiveness and mutuality that lead to positive change and explores the implications of these for practice with youth with complex needs.(c) 2024 The Author/sCC BY-NC-ND 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/changecritical realismpositive outcomesrelationship-based practiceyouthJournal article10.1111/cfs.131251365-2206journal-article1-12