Becoming a Therapist, Second Edition: What Do I Say, and Why?

Revised and expanded for the digital age, this trusted guidebook and text helps novice psychotherapists of any orientation bridge the gap between coursework and real-world 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. Key Words and Subject Areas: guide for new psychotherapists, doing psychotherapy, social work internships, resources for psychiatry residents, graduate courses, beginning counselors, practical advice, teletherapy, telehealth, training, starting clinical practice, psychodynamic, working with clients, patients, mental health professionals Audience: Graduate students and clinicians in psychology, social work, counseling, psychiatry, and psychiatric nursing"--

• | Author: Suzanne Bender, Edward Messner
• | Publisher: The Guilford Press
• | Publication Date: Apr 22, 2022
• | Number of Pages: 472 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1462549462
• | ISBN-13: 9781462549467