| View Larger Image | Becoming a Therapist: What Do I Say, and Why? | Paperbackby Suzanne Bender MD (Author), Edward Messner MD (Author)
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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | The Guilford Press | | Edition: | 1st Edition | | Page Count: | 332 Pages | | Publication Date: | November 19, 2003 | | Sales Rank: | 236,803th |
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Product Description
This book provides students and novice clinicians with nuts-and-bolts advice about the process of doing therapy, starting with the first contact with a new patient. Suzanne Bender, a junior clinician, and Edward Messner, a seasoned practitioner and supervisor, provide a unique, combined perspective on how therapy is conducted, what works and what doesn't work in treatment, and how to take care of oneself as a clinician. Organized around the treatment of one fictitious patient, with other case examples brought in as needed, the book speaks directly to the questions, concerns, and insecurities that beginning therapists typically face. Written with candor and empathy, it offers authoritative guidance for understanding and resolving common clinical dilemmas. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 12 reviews)
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No great shakes by E. Lacy (New Paltz, NY)  3 Stars
August 23, 2009
Well - it's pretty basic - and, at times, seems to give some awkward, overly simplistic direction - though it may be helpful to someone who has never done any counseling at all. It may be that the problem is that the client discussed as an example, "Sallie" , is fictitious (so it doesn't ring true at times). I would recommend Lawrence Shulman's text on "The Skills of Helping" - it's far better at basics for Clinical Social Workers (although it gives direction for SW across a variety of settings, not just private practice).
It does have a good outline of a psychosocial and Substance Abuse Assessment for beginners, though - collects all the most important info.
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Excellent book for those initial questions by Rebecca Canate (Provo, UT USA)  5 Stars
August 28, 2008
I teach undergraduates and now graduate students thinking about or facing their first therapy challenges. This book is an excellent resource when you go into a session armed with your theory and have no idea how to even start the conversation or get it where you need to go. It gives practical advice, very simplistic conversations, that are very comforting in the beginning of doing therapy. As a first-year student four years ago, this book would've helped me tremendously, so Im glad I can now use it with those who come after me in classes.
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GREAT gift for a new therapist. by zoineos (Northern California) 5 Stars
August 09, 2008
I got this as a gift and I have to say I LOVED IT! Very helpful and a relief to have some advice.
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Liked it! by Reading (Spain) 5 Stars
June 27, 2007
I really liked this book. It's easy to read and really helpfull for a psychologist who is starting his or her career.
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What you wish you'd asked about by C (California Bay Area) 5 Stars
May 30, 2007
This book gives good dialogue type examples for many common situations encountered in therapy. There were many things one may not have even considered - like calling out the name of a client you've not yet met to identify them in the waiting room instead of announcing your presence so they can identify themselves to you. Who would have thought about preserving confidentiality in the way you first identify your new client? It makes sense, but it may not have occurred to you. The book is that way throughout. Lots of good sense, some concrete examples on implementing them, and situations you may not even have thought to ask about and how to handle them.
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