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
[[Is based on the principles of deliberate practice
[[Works with all major models of psychotherapy
[[Aids all levels of therapist development
[[Helps therapists be more effective with their most challenging clients
[[Protects the boundaries and privacy of trainees