Product Description
Lessons from the personal experience and reflections of a therapist. Being a therapist requires an exploration of one's inner world and private thoughts as much as it does going to graduate school. In this book, an experienced therapist takes readers on a journey inside the hearts and minds of therapists to provide students and beginning therapists with a new way of thinking about doing psychotherapy.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 11 reviews)

Mushy Thinking by Paul Feiger (Oak Park, CA)

3 Stars
April 19, 2009
Book was very readable and interesting sharing with the therapist. The only problem is that the process the author extols is very outdated and not experiential.

Great Advice by Kristen Roye (CA)

4 Stars
February 04, 2009
This book is extremely well written and a great starting guide for beginning therapists. It takes a little bit of stress off the entire process and you realize it is okay to make mistakes. Great advice!

The Making of a Therapist Review by M. Johnson (St,Louis, MO)

5 Stars
November 17, 2008
The Making of a Therapist is a must read for any student of psychotherapy! In his down to earth manner, Colozino, an experienced therapist describes the challenges that all beginners in this field come across in their practice. He encourages, eliminates unnessessary fears and educates the counseling student. He outlines what basic skills must be mastered and makes the reader aware that in order to be successful in dealing with other peoples' issues, you must be dealing with your own on a daily basis. Easy to read and understand; a challenge to do!

great service by Julie R. Kautz (Colorado)

5 Stars
September 15, 2008
Thank you for your efficient processing and delivery! The condition was as good or better than described! I am pleased with this seller's integrity!

We are not infallible after all..... by Val Markovska (Australia)

4 Stars
July 04, 2008
As a newcomer to the practice of therapy I found this book inspirational. Louis has a way of being human, honest, funny and presenting most of the ups and downs that encompass the experience of the training psychologist. Some great tips for maintaining the space between you and your client as well....enjoy as the real work begins.

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