On being a therapist / Jeffrey A. Kottler.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kottler, Jeffrey A.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Psychotherapists--Psychology.

Psychotherapists.

Psychotherapy--Practice--Psychological aspects.

Psychotherapy.

Psychotherapist and patient.

Psychotherapy--Practice.

Physical Description:

xiii, 287 pages ; 23 cm

Edition:

Third edition.

Place of Publication:

San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, [2003]

Summary:

Since it was first published in 1986, "On Being a Therapist" has become a classic book in the field and has proved to be one of the most inspiring sources of guidance for aspiring and seasoned practitioners alike. Jeffrey Kottler provides a candid account of the profound ways in which therapists influence clients and, in turn, are impacted personally and professionally by these encounters. He shows how therapists can learn, develop, and grow during the process of therapy and explains how practitioners can use the professional skills and insights gained from their sessions to address their own personal issues, realize positive change in themselves, and so become better helpers for others. This thoroughly revised edition includes discussion about how the business and practice of therapy has changed in recent years, the effects of technology and managed care, the breakdown of theoretical orientation, and the greater client diversity represented in contemporary practice.

Contents:

Client and therapist: how each changes the other

Struggles for power and influence

Personal and professional lives

Hardships of therapeutic practice

Patients who test our patience

Boredom and burnout

Lies we tell ourselves

Alternative therapies for therapists

Toward creativity and personal growth.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-270) and index.

ISBN:

0787968943

OCLC:

51769037