The Therapeutic Use of Self in Counselling and Psychotherapy

1st Edition

Linda Finlay
eISBN-13: 9781529764604

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<p>This book examines the ‘therapeutic use of self’, and the intertwining of the therapist’s professional self and their personal self.</p> <p>Combining practical illustrations and case studies with theory and research, the book explores a number of questions, such as:</p> <p>·        What are our personal values and attitudes and how do these manifest in our work with clients?</p> <p>·        How do we interact with and impact others, and in what ways might this help or hinder our therapeutic work?</p> <p>·        What might we represent to the client as a result of our particular social background, and how might this impact on the power dynamics within client relationships?</p> <p>Learning features include Practical Applications, Research boxes, Case Examples, Critical Reflections, Discussion Questions and Further Reading. </p> <p>This is a must-read for any students studying professional practice, counselling process, ethics, skills, working online/remotely, the therapeutic relationship, and more. </p>

ISBNs 9781529764604, 9781529761450, 1529764602, 9781529761450
Language English
Number of Pages 208
Edition 1st