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On Being a Therapist by Jeffrey Kottler (2017, Trade Paperback)

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In this thoroughly revised and updated fifth edition, Jeffrey Kottler explores many of the challenges that. On Being a Therapist, and this Fifth Edition -- intended to be the author's last major update to the seminal work -- only builds upon this solid foundation as it continues to.

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PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-100190641541

ISBN-139780190641542

eBay Product ID (ePID)229050999

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Edition5

Book TitleOn Being a Therapist

Number of Pages368 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicPsychotherapy / General, General

Publication Year2017

GenrePsychology

AuthorJeffrey Kottler

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.9 in

Item Weight14.1 Oz

Item Length6.1 in

Item Width9.1 in

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LCCN2016-029437

Table Of ContentPreface Chapter 1: The Therapist's Journey Chapter 2: Struggles for Power and Influence Chapter 3: Personal and Professional Lives Chapter 4: On Being a Therapeutic Storyteller-and Listener Chapter 5: How Clients Change Their Therapists Chapter 6: Hardships of Therapeutic Practice Chapter 7: Being Imperfect, Living with Failure Chapter 8: Patients Who Test Our Patience Chapter 9: Boredom and Burnout Chapter 10: That which is Not Said Chapter 11: Lies We Tell Ourselves-and Others Chapter 12: Alternative Therapies for Therapists Chapter 13: Toward Creativity and Personal Growth Chapter 14: On Being a Client: How to Get the Most from Therapy References About the Author Name Index Subject Index

SynopsisWhat is the essence of psychotherapy? What does it mean to be a helper and healer, to hear another person's most intimate secrets, quirks, faults, and fears without judgment? Who chooses this profession, who thrives in it, and what skills can he learned to ensure success? Often called "the conscience of the profession," Jeffrey Kottler has spent his career exploring these and other questions; studying the unspoken taboos inherent in this unique work, and reporting on the experiences in order to minimize the mistakes he candidly shares. For more than thirty years. On Being a Therapist has inspired generations of mental health professionals. In this thoroughly revised and updated Fifth Edition, Jeffrey explores many of the challenges that therapists face in their practices, as well as the stress factors that are brought on from managed care bureaucracy, conflicts at work, and therapists' own personal struggles. This new edition includes updated sources, new material on technology, contemporary problems, and two additional chapters: one on the power of storytelling and another about the ways clients might better optimize their sessions. A brand new discussion guide is included to facilitate classroom discussions, book club, and thoughtful introspection among friends and colleagues. Countless students and practitioners in counseling, clinical psychology, social work, psychotherapy, marriage and family therapy, human services, and health professions have found comfort and support in On Being a Therapist, and this Fifth Edition builds upon this foundation as it continues to enlighten and stimulate helping professionals everywhere. Book jacket., For more than thirty years, On Being a Therapist has inspired generations of mental health professionals to explore the most private and sacred aspects of their work helping others. The text continues to delve into the inner world of a therapist's hopes and fears, exploring many of the challenges faced by practitioners. This fifth edition is thoroughly revised to feature new research and clinical experience, new stories, and expanded coverage of technology., For more than thirty years, On Being a Therapist has inspired generations of mental health professionals to explore the most private and sacred aspects of their work helping others. In this thoroughly revised and updated fifth edition, Jeffrey Kottler explores many of the challenges that therapists face in their practices today, including pressures from increased technology, economic realities, and advances in theory and technique. He also explores the stress factors that are brought on from managed care bureaucracy, conflicts at work, and clients' own anxiety and depression. This new edition includes updated sources, new material on technology, new problems that therapists face, and two new chapters: "On Being a Therapeutic Storyteller-and Listener" and "On Being a Client: How to Get the Most from Therapy." Generations of students and practitioners in counseling, clinical psychology, social work, psychotherapy, marriage and family therapy, and human services have found comfort and confidence in On Being a Therapist , and this Fifth Edition -- intended to be the author's last major update to the seminal work -- only builds upon this solid foundation as it continues to educate helping professionals everywhere., On Being a Therapist, Fifth Edition continues to explore many of the challenges that therapists face in their practices today, although it expands from previous editions in that it features new research and clinical experience, shares new stories, and adds material centered on technology. Furthermore, the new edition includes two intriguing new chapters: "On Being a Therapeutic Storyteller-and Listener" and "On Being a Client: How to Get the Most from Therapy.", For more than thirty years, On Being a Therapist has inspired generations of mental health professionals to explore the most private and sacred aspects of their work helping others. In this thoroughly revised and updated fifth edition, Jeffrey Kottler explores many of the challenges that therapists face in their practices today, including pressures from increased technology, economic realities, and advances in theory and technique. He also explores thestress factors that are brought on from managed care bureaucracy, conflicts at work, and clients' own anxiety and depression. This new edition includes updated sources, new material on technology, new problems thattherapists face, and two new chapters: "On Being a Therapeutic Storyteller-and Listener" and "On Being a Client: How to Get the Most from Therapy." Generations of students and practitioners in counseling, clinical psychology, social work, psychotherapy, marriage and family therapy, and human services have found comfort and confidence in On Being a Therapist, and this Fifth Edition -- intended to be the author's last major update to the seminal work -- only builds upon this solidfoundation as it continues to educate helping professionals everywhere.

LC Classification NumberRC480.5.K68 2017