The therapist's starter guide: setting up and building your practice, working with clients, and managing professional growth
Lanci, Mark
The practice of psychotherapy is a unique blend of science, art and business.Most clinicians receive strong training in the science, less in the art, and very little about the knowledge and skills practitioners need to survive in the business of psychotherapy. This is the first guide to cover all aspects of therapeutic practice, including developing and maintaining client relationshipsunder managed care; understanding the business side of therapy; and professional development. The Therapist's Starter Guide provides new practitioners withthe basic skills needed to succeed, thrive, and grow professionally as well as personally. INDICE: Section I. Setting Up and Building Your Practice. Chapter 1. Defining Your Purpose. Chapter 2. Ethical Issues. Chapter 3. Legal Issues. Chapter 4. The Importance of Documentation. Using Client Charts To Keep Care Focused. Chapter 5. Establishing Your Practice. Section II. Working With Clients. Chapter 6. The Therapeutic Relationship. Chapter 7. How Will You Interact With YourClient? Chapter 8. Understanding the Change Process. Chapter 9. Beginning Treatment With The Client. Chapter 10. The Middle Phase Of Treatment. Chapter 11.Ending Treatment. Chapter 12. Working With Common Themes. Chapter 13. Workingwith Challenging Cases: Chemical Dependency and Personality Disorders. Chapter 14. Managing Adverse Events. Chapter 15. Understanding Medications and the Role of Medical Conditions. Section III. Managing Professional Growth. Chapter 16. Professional Growth Through Personal Management.
- ISBN: 978-0-470-22892-0
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 384
- Fecha Publicación: 23/07/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés