Download or read book On Becoming a Psychotherapist written by Robert H. Klein and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2010-12-31 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On Becoming a Psychotherapist explores how psychotherapists develop as practitioners through both professional training and the training that can only be obtained through personal experience.
Download or read book The Making of a Therapist written by Louis Cozolino and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2004-07-17 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lessons from the personal experience and reflections of a therapist. The difficulty and cost of training psychotherapists properly is well known. It is far easier to provide a series of classes while ignoring the more challenging personal components of training. Despite the fact that the therapist's self-insight, emotional maturity, and calm centeredness are critical for successful psychotherapy, rote knowledge and technical skills are the focus of most training programs. As a result, the therapist's personal growth is either marginalized or ignored. The Making of a Therapist counters this trend by offering graduate students and beginning therapists a personal account of this important inner journey. Cozolino provides a unique look inside the mind and heart of an experienced therapist. Readers will find an exciting and privileged window into the experience of the therapist who, like themselves, is just starting out. In addition, The Making of a Therapist contains the practical advice, common-sense wisdom, and self-disclosure that practicing professionals have found to be the most helpful during their own training.The first part of the book, 'Getting Through Your First Sessions,' takes readers through the often-perilous days and weeks of conducting initial sessions with real clients. Cozolino addresses such basic concerns as: Do I need to be completely healthy myself before I can help others? What do I do if someone comes to me with an issue or problem I can't handle? What should I do if I have trouble listening to my clients? What if a client scares me?The second section of the book, 'Getting to Know Your Clients,' delves into the routine of therapy and the subsequent stages in which you continue to work with clients and help them. In this context, Cozolino presents the notion of the 'good enough' therapist, one who can surrender to his or her own imperfections while still guiding the therapeutic relationship to a positive outcome. The final section, 'Getting to Know Yourself,' goes to the core of the therapist's relation to him- or herself, addressing such issues as: How to turn your weaknesses into strengths, and how to deal with the complicated issues of pathological caretaking, countertransference, and self-care.Both an excellent introduction to the field as well as a valuable refresher for the experienced clinician, The Making of a Therapist offers readers the tools and insight that make the journey of becoming a therapist a rich and rewarding experience.
Download or read book Roadblocks on the Journey of Psychotherapy written by Jane S. Hall and published by Jason Aronson. This book was released on 2004 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once a journey for self-understanding has begun, there is inevitably a struggle against real change. Inner roadblocks on both sides of the couch impede the journey of psychoanalytic psychotherapy. The pressure to repeat the past in the present, including the attachments to pain and the difficulty of letting go of abusive relations (both internal and external) are enemies of growth and change. These roadblocks (resistances) and the forms they take are explored and illustrated in Roadblocks on the Journey of Psychotherapy. Book jacket.
Download or read book Faded Rainbows written by Sharon Cheston and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2009-01-06 with total page 511 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The journey of psychotherapy is a mysterious revelation of a client's sacred chronicles and erroneous assumptions about life. Faded Rainbows allows the reader to experience the psychotherapeutic journeys of three clients, Caz, Noelle, and Bally. The difficult work of revealing their traumas and struggles, creates unexpected twists, resistance, and surprising discoveries. Lisa's voyage of healing after her daughter's death impacts her work resulting in her seeking consultation from her fellow therapists. Her personal and spiritual revelations and healing allows the reader to understand her as a person, not just a therapist. Modeling her own journey of healing, she gently but tenaciously asks her clients to consider alternative ways of living their lives.
Download or read book Myself Help written by Dana Anderson and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2012-10 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you suffering the loss of a loved one? Feeling terribly isolated and shameful about your secret grief? Do you believe you should be over it? Are you considering seeing a therapist but believe you must be crazy to enter psychotherapy? Are you afraid to let a therapist know it's been a very long time since you lost your loved one and you are still feeling lonely and devastated? Are you afraid a psychotherapist will judge you that he or she may find out you are soothing yourself by some unacceptable behavior? Have you stopped going to church? Cut yourself off from community and possibilities that have nurtured your spirit in the past? Are you just plain feeling badly about yourself? Have you ever felt any of these things? Myself Help is the story of anyone who has heard a critic in their mind, felt guilty about certain choices they've made, or felt loneliness while surrounded by loved ones. Dana Anderson shares her personal story while providing helpful tools for growth and healing. Myself Help is an inspirational tale told with humor.
Download or read book Psychotherapy s Pilgrim Poet written by Betsy Hall and published by University Professors Press. This book was released on 2020-07-11 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Psychotherapy's Pilgrim-Poet: The Story Within imaginatively describes the interior experience of the therapeutic client by utilizing the images of epic literature as an interpretive lens for the psychotherapeutic process. Through the characters, plot, and psychological landscape of The Epic of Gilgamesh, Homer's Odyssey, Herman Melville's Moby-Dick, and Toni Morrison's Beloved, we look anew at the client's motivation to journey, their courage, affects, memories and wounds, the therapeutic bond, the encounter with the unconscious, and the act of story-telling. The author demonstrates that depth psychological work is a soulful pilgrimage characterized by a spiritual and heroic descent to the deep psyche in pursuit of wholeness and the authentic self. Although this book is theoretically informed, it is not intended to provide clinical explanations; rather, it aspires to describe the psychotherapeutic experience from an inside point of view, from the inner life of the client. The primary aim is to renew and deepen an understanding of the client's profoundly difficult and courageous psychological endeavor in depth psychotherapy. This book is a culmination of the author's experiences as researcher, teacher, therapist, enthused reader of epic, and most importantly, as client. It weaves together the author's personal stories with client vignettes, epic literature, depth psychology, mythological studies, and literary criticism.
Download or read book Therapist s Secrets written by Ami Rokach and published by Nova Science Publishers. This book was released on 2015-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, through the personal journey of a clinical psychologist, is shedding light on the obstacle course that students face, commonly with no one to guide, direct, and mentor them. Once they succeed in getting into universities, they commonly attend huge classrooms, are anonymous and feel disconnected. When their time comes to prepare for graduate school, it is then that they are particularly short of directing and empowering, and that is one of the main goals of this book to empower young adults, and share with them the lessons and wisdom that were accumulated by a seasoned psychologist on his path from high school to graduate school, to the life of healing and helping others. The author shares his experiences and the lessons learned, from university, undergraduate and graduate school, and what he learned on his journey to become a psychologist, university professor, a researcher, and an author.
Download or read book Becoming a Therapist written by Thomas M. Skovholt and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-09-04 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for Becoming a Therapist "This resource is filled with practical and personal advice, relevant stories, and examples, and reads more like help from a friend than a typical textbook." —Roberta L. Nutt, PhD, ABPP, Visiting Professor and Training Director, Counseling Psychology Program, University of Houston "Ah, now this is the book I wish had been available when I entered the field. Tom Skovholt has defined the initial experiences and followed the process through to the culmination of the therapeutic experience in a truly great book. Becoming a Therapist is a major contribution to our field." —Arthur (Andy) M. Horne, Dean and Distinguished Research Professor, College of Education, The University of Georgia; President-Elect, Society of Counseling Psychology "Becoming a Therapist's informal style is accessible and engaging and yet soundly grounded in evidence and in the wisdom Skovholt has developed through his career-long research on psychotherapists and their development." —Rodney K. Goodyear, PhD, Professor, School of Education, University of Redlands; Emeritus Professor of Education (Counseling Psychology), University of Southern California Essential guidance for mental health professionals navigating the start of their helping careers Written for those entering a career in the helping professions, Becoming a Therapist: On the Path to Mastery explores the therapeutic career path for new practitioners, painting a vivid portrait of the novice therapist's journey. This practical book guides you in using the helping relationship to improve the lives of others, whether your chosen profession is in counseling, clinical psychology, social work, school counseling, addictions counseling, family therapy, medicine, community counseling, pastoral counseling, or academic advising. Destined to become the resource every new practitioner turns to again and again, Becoming a Therapist prepares you for the reality of what it means to be a beginning therapist, with relevant discussion of: The fifteen indispensable qualities of every mental health professional The unfolding practitioner self Self-care for burnout prevention and resiliency development The importance of culturally competent practice to practitioner expertise Practice, research/theory, and personal life: the practitioner's learning triangle The significance of peer relationships in the novice experience Steeped in author Thomas Skovholt's years of experience, Becoming a Therapist thoroughly and clearly illustrates the excitement, intensity, anxiety—and, ultimately, the satisfaction—you can expect as a helping professional.
Download or read book Navigating the Impasse written by Julia Fullerton and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2016-12-14 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered about the internal workings of a therapists mind? In this book, Julia, a gestalt therapist for many years, shares with you some of her own deeply personal, inner-processing work. As you follow her internal struggle to find a way to navigate various impasses of her life, you will find her to be intelligent, courageous, occasionally humorous, and above all, steadfastly true to herself and her growing relationship with herself. The short stories that make up this book are mainly allegorical. They are sometimes raw, sometimes beautiful, always deeply authentic, and will call out in you a desire to process your own life a little deeper. As in all good therapists offices, it might be an idea to keep a glass of water and a box of tissues handy when you read.
Download or read book The Therapist Within written by Marlin Brenner and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-03-03 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Therapist Within introduces an original, systematic approach for understanding and treating suffering clients through reflective processes, providing readers with the essential tools needed to alleviate their own personal suffering and live a fuller, more enjoyable life. Developed from knowledge gleaned from his five decades of clinical work and his own journey with anxiety, isolation, and despair, Dr. Brenner’s novel reflective psychotherapy is influenced by psychoanalytic psychotherapy, relational therapy, and psychodynamic psychotherapy. Advancing this innovative therapeutic method, the book provides a strong framework for guiding clients through the process of reflecting upon and re-encountering their life history, consciousness, inner and outer worldview, intrapersonal dynamics, and relationships, as well as for applying specific methods of intervention. Rejecting conventional approaches to therapy, this book provides therapists with a holistic treatment plan to use with clients and will teach all readers to use self-reflection, meditation, and journal writing to achieve a greater sense of wellbeing and psychological strength.
Download or read book Journey to Home written by Rachel B. Aarons and published by Dr. Rachel B Aarons Lcsw. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journey to Home unlocks the mystery of what goes on behind the closed doors of therapists' offices. It provides an in-depth understanding of the therapy process on 3 different levels: 1.Theoretical: it explains the principles underlying not just a specific school of therapy but all schools of therapy; 2.Autobiographical: it takes a uniquely intimate look at this process through the author's own personal journey; 3.Self Help: it offers easy-to-follow and remarkably effective exercises drawn from the author's over 30 years of clinical experience. It is not only a description of the change process; it is also a guidebook to change. It goes beyond therapy into spirituality. Journey to Home is at once theoretical and personal, poetic and practical. It will appeal to everyone interested in psychological health and well-being.
Download or read book A Therapist s Guide to Mapping the Girl Heroine s Journey in Sandplay written by Rosalind Heiko and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-07-27 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The girl’ heroine’s journey is distinct from a boy’s heroic journey in sandplay therapy. A Therapist’s Guide to Mapping the Girl Heroine’s Journey in Sandplay highlights crucial aspects of these journeys through the Sandplay Journey Map and assists clinicians to gain perspective on the girl’s journey towards self-confidence, mastery of challenging tasks of psychological development and behavioral competence. Mapping this journey with the mandala form, provides beginning as well as seasoned therapists a means of strengthening therapists’ clinical acuity and overall perspective on individual casework as well as in the complexity of clinical dynamics of the girl’s journey throughout the therapeutic process. Grounded in practical application and examples, readers are guided through each stage of the journey. Two clinical case studies, a compelling heroine’s tale, and experiential exercises illustrate and complement the mandala mapping practice therapeutically. Full color photos can be found at Dr. Heiko's website: http://drheiko.com/book-announcement/.
Download or read book On Being a Master Therapist written by Jeffrey A. Kottler and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-06-03 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn from master therapists and bring your skills to the next level Bringing a breath of fresh air to the therapy profession, this compelling and thoughtful resource urges readers to move from competency to full mastery in the mental health field. Combining the findings of hundreds of previous studies, interviews with a wide range of master therapists, own unique experiences and perspectives, Jeffery A. Kottler and Jon Carlson have devised a guide that takes therapists out of their comfort zones. Professionals in the fields of psychology, counseling, social work, and human services, as well as graduate students studying for these professions, will find a level of honesty and candor in this resource, which tackles a range of essential topics in a frank, personal tone, and closes with a meaningful discussion about the challenges of striving for mastery. Master therapists and authors Kottler and Carlson explore a range of hot-button topics, such as: Cultural misunderstandings Disliking your clients (or having clients dislike you) Receiving negative feedback from clients Injecting creativity into the therapeutic process Finding time for social justice and advocacy On Being a Master Therapist provides a much-needed look at a range of topics that aren't often given such genuine and insightful treatment, with the goal of helping you attain the attributes that truly distinguish excellence in clinical practice. Start on your journey toward mastery with this thoughtful resource.
Download or read book On Being a Psychotherapist written by Carl Goldberg and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tales From A Traveling Couch written by Robert U Akeret and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 1996-11-05 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After 35 years in practice, a prominent New York psychotherapist questioned whether therapy made any difference in his patients' lives. So, on a sunny morning in April, Dr. Akeret got in his van and set off to visit his most memorable former patients--a journey "in search of story endings". Like a brilliant detective novel, this book tells its stories in fascinating detail while raising fundamental questions about psychotherapy.
Download or read book A Heart of a Therapist written by Elaine Dilbeck and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-09 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Therapy has a broad range but one purpose, and that is to help individuals to be the best version of themselves. Finding out who the person is versus who they think they are is not as easy a concept as one might think. This is where we come in! So, if a therapist's job is to help individuals become the best version of themselves, how does a therapist do that for themselves? Therapists are from all walks of life and have their own stories to tell, just like the individuals they help. It is hard for many people to understand why we chose this field as a career, or how it chose us as a career. We are trusted with secrets that, in many cases, will never get shared with others.As a therapist, you must have a heart for the person you are caring for. If we didn't, a lot of secrets would become public knowledge. As a therapist, we find it to be a privilege to be allowed to work with individuals from all walks of life.This book gives us a platform to tell our stories. We are giving others a chance to learn about "our hearts" and the love we have for what we do. Having a heart for our clients does not mean that we give them our heart, but there is a portion that is available to get the client to feel that we are worthy of their trust. The Heart of a Therapist takes you on a journey to understanding the hearts of 10 different therapists. They will tell you things that make you think; some will make you cry, and others will make you laugh hysterically. So, take a journey with us into the hearts of these 10 different therapists as they give you an opportunity to see into The Heart of a Therapist!
Download or read book Healing Childhood Sexual Abuse An Art Therapist s Journey written by Ann Owen and published by Outskirts Press. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Healing Childhood Sexual Abuse, An Art Therapist's Journey explores family secrets. The hidden truths are so powerful, so damaging it took years to discover. Slowly, my lost reality flt together, like pieces in a giant puzzle, revealing childhood sexual abuse. The path took fierce courage to find, to speak aloud, to describe with pastels what happened. These paintings may be helpful to some children even though many are scary. Sexual abuse is scary. Talking about the images can help some children or adults find their own voice and may give people permission to create their own expressive art. The book includes creative ideas to explore. The art can say "This is how it was for me:' With or without words, art can speak truth. This book offers survivors, parents, families and therapists visuals that speak powerfully and offers material for discussion. - Ann Owen, MA, MFA - [email protected] and healingjourney123.com Ann is what we might call a 'therapist's therapist'. In her powerful book HEALING CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE, Ann gives us tools for discovering and resolving our own wounds and the wounds of others for whom we may serve as guides and counselors toward healing and wholeness. - Dr. Rebecca A. Martin The book invites you into a place of healing and spunky raw truths where you can explore your own experiences by writing or making art encouraged by Ann's ideas and open questions. - Marjorie Isaacs, Psy. D. Psychologist You are invited to be your own hero, reclaiming your own power to heal. - Anne Conkin, M. Psy. Ann's ability to find her truths gives the reader the hope and belief that they too may discover and release their own source of pain.
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