Download or read book A Consumer s Guide to Choosing the Right Psychotherapist written by Ronald W. Pies and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent studies show that one of the most important factors in a successful psychotherapy is the patient's active participation in the selection of his or her therapist. This book is dedicated to the idea that the best patient is a well-informed patient. It describes the variety of therapies available today, and guides the consumer in making informed decisions, including whether or not therapy is necessary. Other essential issues discussed are the role of medication in therapy, how to judge the competence of a therapist, and how to decide if your therapy is working.
Download or read book Choosing Therapy written by Ilyana Romanovsky and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2013-11-26 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like any decision that we make in life, making the choice to seek therapy involves mastering a large body of knowledge, sifting through the thousands of therapists in the field and finding the right one, understanding different psychological approaches to counseling and what might work best for any one person, learning a variety of skills on how to be in therapy, and exploring one’s most inner self with a complete stranger. Most people are unfortunately stuck navigating this difficult process on their own, leaving a lot of things up to chance. Choosing Therapy acknowledges these difficulties and offers readers the tools they’ll need to choose the right therapist, set their goals for therapy, and understand the benefits and outcomes available to them through the various approaches therapists take. When entering therapy,individuals may not be armed with the information they need in order to make progress and see results. Many stop therapy if they don’t feel they are getting anything out of it; others stop if they feel they are being treated differently by others who know they are in therapy. In Choosing Therapy, Ilyana Romanovsky clearly defines various psychological approaches therapists take, the different types of therapies available including long terms versus short term and group versus individual therapy, and ways of overcoming stigma associated with being in counseling. She discusses various psychotherapeutic medications and other questions patients might have about the ways they might address the issues they experience. Helping readers to define goals, understand treatment options, and prepare to do the work of therapy, Romanovsky offers a clear roadmap to those new to treatment, to those returning to treatment, and to those helping others to seek treatment.
Download or read book A Consumer s Guide to Psychotherapy written by Larry E. Beutler and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Choosing a therapist can be daunting. Drawing on years of practical research, the authors give expert guidance on all issues of consideration, whether one is seeking therapy or is uncertain about the therapy he or she is receiving. Includes a Foreword by John Gray, author of the bestselling "Men Are from mars, Women Are from Venus".
Download or read book A Guide to Starting Psychotherapy Groups written by John R. Price and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 1999-09-10 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How does a therapist go about starting a psychotherapy group? In this practical guide the reader finds the elements, both attitudinal and procedural, needed for starting a therapy group. The processes of obtaining referrals, selecting clients, orienting and educating clients, and preparing clients for psychotherapy are covered in clear step-by-step procedures. Tables and charts are provided for the necessary record keeping. The initial chapters detail the important stages leading up to the first therapy session. Eminent group therapists present special chapters on various therapeutic approaches. The topics of terminating groups and the role of the therapist close this pragmatic guide to therapy groups. A Guide to Starting Psychotherapy Groups assists psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists, nurse clinicians, pastoral counselors, school and college counselors and other trained therapists in the process of forming and maintaining groups. Steps for getting groups started, beginning with first mention of group therapy to clients Clarification of differing theoretical approaches to doing groups Helpful guides for tracking referrals and billing Analysis of group psychotherapy's effectiveness Attention to special groups and co-therapy leadership Authoritative articles by international leaders in group psychotherapy
Download or read book A Consumer s Guide to Mental Health Services written by Jeffrey K. Edwards and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2011-02-14 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique consumer resource for understanding mental health treatment With over 250 models of counseling and psychotherapy currently used to treat emotional problems and serious mental illness, figuring out where to look for the right services can be a daunting task. A Consumer’s Guide to Mental Health Services offers pragmatic solutions for those considering or already beginning treatment. It helps you to make important decisions regarding whether seeing a psychiatrist, a social worker, a counselor, or a psychologist is best for your particular needs. It also explores health insurance and coverage of treatment as well as how long it may take for you to begin feeling like yourself again. This valuable text looks at the intricacies of the mental health care system and provides a helpful summary that is both accessible and useful. If you’ve ever tried to find help for a major life transition, depression, or anxiety and have been overwhelmed by the options for mental health treatment, you are not alone. A Consumer’s Guide to Mental Health Services is a unique text that breaks down the vast array of service options with a critical eye so consumers can get the vital information they need in a straightforward and accessible way. This comprehensive text even includes a “Questions to Ask” section that will help you find the right clinician to fit your exact needs. Some of the topics A Consumer’s Guide to Mental Health Services covers in detail are: causes of mental health problems the three main models of mental health how clinicians who use the different models view mental health types of providers available and the different services they offer talk therapies and medications ethical codes of all professions consumers’ rights the insurance industry, its history and current role matching treatment to the problem alternatives to therapy and much more! A Consumer’s Guide to Mental Health Services is a valuable and practical resource for anyone considering or beginning mental health treatment or their family and friends. It is also a useful addition for educators or students working through introductory courses in all of the major mental health fields.
Download or read book Choosing a Psychotherapist written by Matthew S. Zimmerman and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2002-05-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An easy companion for finding the right counselor or psychotherapist.
Download or read book Becoming a Therapist written by Suzanne Bender and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2022-05-25 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revised and expanded for the digital age, this trusted guidebook and text helps novice psychotherapists of any orientation bridge the gap between coursework and clinical practice. It offers a window into what works and what doesn't work in interactions with patients, the ins and outs of the therapeutic relationship, and how to manage common clinical dilemmas. Featuring rich case examples, the book speaks directly to the questions, concerns, and insecurities of novice clinicians. Reproducible forms to aid in treatment planning can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. New to This Edition *Reflects two decades of technological changes--covers how to develop email and texting policies, navigate social media, use electronic medical records, and optimize teletherapy. *New chapters on professional development and on managing the impact of therapist life events (pregnancy and parental leave, vacations, medical issues). *Instructive discussion of systemic racism, cultural humility, and implicit bias. *Significantly revised chapter on substance use disorders, with a focus on motivational interviewing techniques. *Reproducible/downloadable Therapist Tools.
Download or read book Choosing Therapy written by Ilyana Romanovsky and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guides readers in finding a therapist, discussing the types of therapy available, how to handle insurance issues, and measuring results.
Download or read book Making Therapy Work written by Fredda Bruckner-Gordon and published by HarperCollins Publishers. This book was released on 1988 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Judaic Foundations of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy written by Ronald W. Pies MD and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2010 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What does rabbinical Judaism have to teach us about the way the mind works? How do the rabbis of the Talmud, Middle Ages, and our own time shed light on emotional disturbances, and on the cognitive-behavioral therapies used to treat them? In this panoramic view of rabbinical Judaism, psychiatrist Ronald Pies MD shows how cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and rational emotive behavioral therapy (REBT) rely on psychological principles found in both ancient and modern Judaic writings. "The interplay between thought and deed is a central feature of Judaic affirmation. Control the thought and the deed will follow. Dr. Ronald Pies's book explores this connection in depth, and the inter-relationships that he weaves are at once illuminating and empowering." -Rabbi Dr. Reuven P. Bulka
Download or read book Through the Mental Health Maze written by Sallie Adams and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Psychotherapy Maze written by Otto Ehrenberg and published by Touchstone. This book was released on 1986 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to the practicalities, perils and rewards of psychotherapy. This revised edition offers straightforward, specific advice on matters such as choosing a therapist, therapy for different groups, the therapy agreement and how to make psychotherapy work.
Download or read book The Which Guide to Counselling and Therapy written by Shamil Wanigaratne and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although counselling is now used increasingly in a wide range of situations, reliable information on the subject can be hard to come by. Not many people know who to turn to if they need help coping with stress, redundancy or bereavement, or what therapy is best suited for long-term psychological problems. This guide looks at the major treatment options available and outlines the benefits of each of them. Evidence-based and easy to understand, it covers the differences between psychotherapy, psychoanalysis and counselling. Containing case histories, flowcharts, diagrams and a list of useful addresses and websites, the book is aimed at anyone who needs a helping hand choosing a counsellor or mental health therapist.
Download or read book Getting the Best Start in Therapy written by Mamood Ahmad - Registered Psychotherapist (UKCP) and published by . This book was released on 2018-10-23 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Therapy, sometimes called counselling or psychotherapy, can and does change lives. However, therapy is no magic pill - it can be confusing, lengthy, difficult, painful, energy draining, and an expensive endeavour.For consumers, your role in therapy is really important, so much so that that research validates that you play the biggest part in how well therapy works. This book aims to empower your beginning in therapy, by helping you feel confident about therapy, how and why it helps, how to get started, what to watch out for, and how to make the most of your therapy. I hope this book provides you with the tools needed to be successful in your therapeutic journey.For therapists and trainee therapists many parts of this book will be familiar. However, the material here is an accumulation of research and my personal experience of clients, about their questions and concerns as they begin therapy. These concerns are addressed throughout this book and I hope they will be provide a source for reflection and client centred adaptation in attuning to what consumers may need.Here are some of the biggest questions addressed in this book, if you are entering therapy you may well be asking some of these questions: *What is therapy? What is it like? How can this possibly work? You may be confused about how or why therapy would work as it appears to be "just talking".*Is therapy going to work for me? Is it really an option? How do I navigate the minefield of therapy approaches, options and therapists available? Am I making the right choices?*How will I know I am working with a good therapist who is competent and will be able to help and keep me safe?*What can I expect when beginning therapy? What can I do to prepare and what do I need to be aware of when contracting for therapy? What if the therapist does not want to work with me? What can I do to make the best of therapy? What is my role?*Performance, Safety and Vulnerability concerns. Am I going to be judged? And not understood or told I'm wrong? What if I don't perform well? What if I can't say what I need to say? What can I do if I find it hard to be vulnerable? What if I don't want to talk about something? How do I deal with the proximity intimacy of face to face setting and the embarrassment of going to therapy?*Will I be safe? How confidential is confidential? What if I am part of a legal trial? Or I want to have records kept of what I talk about? Will I or someone I know get into trouble? What are my rights in therapy?*How is therapy going to impact my life? Financially, time, effort, my wellbeing and relationships? How can I reduce the financial cost of going to therapy?*How can I support someone who is in therapy? Does it matter that the therapist has recovered from similar problems to me? Or from the same cultural or similar beliefs e.g. spirituality.*Does the therapist gender, age, and how much they charge matter? Should I work with a trainee? How come I keep finding the "wrong" therapist?Any great adventure requires solid preparatory work and tools. I hope this resource will be that for you. Once you begin your journey you may well benefit from other tools and skills. This is the first book of the "Empowering your therapy" series. In later parts of this series I will demonstrate how the healing journey works, what you can reflect and work upon during the process, how to develop skills for therapy as well as a comprehensive view of client matters that arise during the process. "Easy to read for clients and therapists. I will definitely recommend this to all my clients and therapists".Sam Jamal - MBACP BACP Registered Counsellor"Now I get what what therapy is about and why it has been faltering"Andrew P (Coaching client)
Download or read book A Therapist s Guide to Child Development written by Dee C. Ray and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-10-14 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Therapist's Guide to Child Development gives therapists and counselors the basics they need to understand their clients in the context of development and to explain development to parents. The chapters take the reader through the various physical, social, and identity developments occurring at each age, explaining how each stage of development is closely linked to mental health and how that is revealed in therapy. This ideal guide for students, as well as early and experienced professionals, will also give readers the tools to communicate successfully with the child’s guardians or teachers, including easy-to-read handouts that detail what kind of behaviors are not cause for concern and which behaviors mean it’s time to seek help. As an aid to practitioners, this book matches developmental ages with appropriate, evidence-based mental health interventions.
Download or read book What Do I Say written by Linda N. Edelstein and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-05-12 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The must-have guide to honestly and sensitively answering your clients' questions Written to help therapists view their clients' questions as collaborative elements of clinical work, What Do I Say? explores the questions some direct, others unspoken that all therapists, at one time or another, will encounter from clients. Authors and practicing therapists Linda Edelstein and Charles Waehler take a thought-provoking look at how answers to clients' questions shape a therapeutic climate of expression that encourages personal discovery and growth. Strategically arranged in a question-and-answer format for ease of use, this hands-on guide is conversational in tone and filled with personal examples from experienced therapists on twenty-three hot-button topics, including religion, sex, money, and boundaries. What Do I Say? tackles actual client questions, such as: Can you help me? (Chapter 1, The Early Sessions) Sorry I am late. Can we have extra time? (Chapter 9, Boundaries) I don't believe in all this therapy crap. What do you think about that? (Chapter 3, Therapeutic Process) Why is change so hard? (Chapter 4, Expectations About Change) Will you attend my graduation/wedding/musical performance/speech/business grand opening? (Chapter 20, Out of the Office) Where are you going on vacation? (Chapter 10, Personal Questions) I gave your name to a friend . . . Will you see her? (Chapter 9, Boundaries) Should I pray about my problems? (Chapter 12, Religion and Spirituality) Are you like all those other liberals who believe gay people have equal rights? (Chapter 13, Prejudice) The power of therapy lies in the freedom it offers clients to discuss anything and everything. It's not surprising then, that clients will surprise therapists with their experiences and sometimes with the questions they ask. What Do I Say? reveals how these questions no matter how difficult or uncomfortable can be used to support the therapeutic process rather than derail the therapist client relationship.
Download or read book Getting the Best Start in Therapy written by Mamood Ahmad - Registered Psychotherapist (UKCP) and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-07 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Therapy, sometimes called counselling or psychotherapy, can and does change lives. However, it can be a daunting prospect, especially if you haven't worked with a therapist before or don't know if therapy (or the therapist) is going to suitable for you. This book aims to empower your beginning in therapy by helping you feel confident about how and why therapy works, what problems it can help with, finding the right therapist, navigating the multitude of options and approaches, as well as answering your questions and concerns. You'll learn about what to expect at the initial session and understand contracting considerations. For therapists and trainee therapists many parts of this book will be familiar. However, the material here is an accumulation of research and my personal experience of clients, about their questions and concerns as they begin therapy. These concerns are addressed throughout this book and I hope they will be provide a source for reflection and client centred adaptation in attuning to what consumers may need when they first enter therapy.Here are some of the biggest questions addressed in this book, if you are entering therapy you may well be asking some of these questions: *What is therapy? What is it like? How can this possibly work? You may be confused about how or why therapy would work as it appears to be "just talking".*Is therapy going to work for me? Is it really an option? How do I navigate the minefield of therapy approaches, options and therapists available? Am I making the right choices?*How will I know I am working with a good therapist who is competent and will be able to help and keep me safe?*What can I expect when beginning therapy? What can I do to prepare and what do I need to be aware of when contracting for therapy? What if the therapist does not want to work with me? What can I do to make the best of therapy? What is my role?*Performance, Safety and Vulnerability concerns. Am I going to be judged? And not understood or told I'm wrong? What if I don't perform well? What if I can't say what I need to say? What can I do if I find it hard to be vulnerable? What if I don't want to talk about something? How do I deal with the proximity intimacy of face to face setting and the embarrassment of going to therapy?*Will I be safe? How confidential is confidential? What if I am part of a legal trial? Or I want to have records kept of what I talk about? Will I or someone I know get into trouble? What are my rights in therapy?*How is therapy going to impact my life? Financially, time, effort, my wellbeing and relationships? How can I reduce the financial cost of going to therapy?*How can I support someone who is in therapy? Does it matter that the therapist has recovered from similar problems to me? Or from the same cultural or similar beliefs e.g. spirituality.*Does the therapist gender, age, and how much they charge matter? Should I work with a trainee? How come I keep finding the "wrong" therapist?The beginning of any great adventure requires solid preparatory work and tools. I hope this resource will be that for you. "Concise and easy to read for clients. I will definitely recommend this to all my clients".Sam Jamal - MBACP BACP Registered Counsellor"Now I get what what therapy is about and why it has been faltering"Andrew P (Coaching client)Therapy works because of a good foundation and this book helps you achieve that.
