How can therapists practice so differently, yet achieve similar results? Jeffrey Kottler identifies the traits all good therapists have in common and combines the most effective healing practices into one coherent framework. He also shows how to integrate these characteristics into your own practice.
This was required reading for my first semester as a psychology grad student and I found it completely motivating and reassuring. It's an easy, enjoyable read and I highly recommend it to any psychology student who wants to be a practicioner. Kottler emphasizes the professional relationship as primary to change versus specific techniques or orientations. If you're in the field and you need a boost, pick this book up!
A wealth of information.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
Kottlers' approach to treatment comes alive, thanks to the interweaving of narrative with a wealth of clinical information.
Honest, warm,humorous tale of growing as a psychothearpist
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
A must read for anyone who does therapy for a living.Kottler is a wonderful writer, and it is unfair that someone so young can have such a gifted view of human beings, our true needs, and how to help people in practical, professional, loving ways. Somewhere in your life there is a friend or therapist that will love this book, and thank you for getting it.
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