Clients can arouse strong emotional reactions in therapists, often termed experiential avoidance or countertransference. Therapists must build their psychological capacity to stay self-aware, attuned, and clinically flexible while having strong reactions. This manual provides clear and practical deliberate practice exercises to help you master these inner skills so you can be a more effective therapist and enjoy your work more. It features a training plan that
ƒ‚‚[ƒ‚‚€ƒ‚‚[Is based on the principles of deliberate practice
ƒ‚‚[ƒ‚‚€ƒ‚‚[Works with all major models of psychotherapy
ƒ‚‚[ƒ‚‚€ƒ‚‚[Aids all levels of therapist development
ƒ‚‚[ƒ‚‚€ƒ‚‚[Helps therapists be more effective with their most challenging clients
ƒ‚‚[ƒ‚‚€ƒ‚‚[Protects the boundaries and privacy of trainees