{"product_id":"on-being-a-master-therapist-practicing-what-you-preach-paperback","title":"On Being a Master Therapist: Practicing What You Preach - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJeffrey A. Kottler\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJon Carlson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn from master therapists and bring your skills to the next level\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBringing a breath of fresh air to the therapy profession, this compelling and thoughtful resource urges readers to move from competency to full mastery in the mental health field. Combining the findings of hundreds of previous studies, interviews with a wide range of master therapists, own unique experiences and perspectives, Jeffery A. Kottler and Jon Carlson have devised a guide that takes therapists out of their comfort zones.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfessionals in the fields of psychology, counseling, social work, and human services, as well as graduate students studying for these professions, will find a level of honesty and candor in this resource, which tackles a range of essential topics in a frank, personal tone, and closes with a meaningful discussion about the challenges of striving for mastery. Master therapists and authors Kottler and Carlson explore a range of hot-button topics, such as: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCultural misunderstandings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDisliking your clients (or having clients dislike you)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReceiving negative feedback from clients\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInjecting creativity into the therapeutic process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinding time for social justice and advocacy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOn Being a Master Therapist\u003c\/i\u003e provides a much-needed look at a range of topics that aren't often given such genuine and insightful treatment, with the goal of helping you attain the attributes that truly distinguish excellence in clinical practice. Start on your journey toward mastery with this thoughtful resource.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTake the first steps from competency to mastery in your clinical practice!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOn Being a Master Therapist: Practicing What You Preach \u003c\/i\u003eis an honest and accessible narrative that builds on Jeffrey Kottler's previous best seller \u003ci\u003eOn Being a Therapist\u003c\/i\u003e. Kottler and Carlson use observations from a multitude of sources, including research studies, the sage advice of dozens of esteemed writers and scholars who have investigated facets of therapist mastery, as well as their own extensive experience. This book is filled with personal insights from two of the profession's wisest sages, discussing delicate and provocative issues with humor, candor, and honesty. \u003ci\u003eOn Being a Master Therapist \u003c\/i\u003etakes a bold approach in which Jeffrey and Jon share compelling and engaging first-hand accounts that guide motivated therapists and counsellors down the road to becoming masters. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an outstanding resource for professionals in the fields of psychology, counseling, social work, and human services. It is also an excellent learning platform for graduate-level students and general readers interested in the helping professions, and offers insight in these key areas: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is known and misunderstood about excellence in therapy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImportant and neglected facets of mastery\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat distinguishes mastery in clinical practice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHot-button issues such as learning from failures, cultural misunderstandings, and advocacy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMastery-level clinical skills can be augmented and strengthened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is a unique book about counseling and psychotherapy, and what matters most in creating and sustaining a superlative therapeutic practice. The personal tone and powerful honesty of \u003ci\u003eOn Being a Master Therapist: Practicing What You Preach \u003c\/i\u003einvites readers to become as committed to their own personal and professional development as they are devoted to helping their clients make positive and lasting changes in their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJEFFREY A. KOTTLER, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Counseling at California State University, Fullerton and Founder of Empower Nepali Girls, an organization that provides educational scholarships for at-risk children in Nepal. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJON CARLSON, Psy.D, Ed.D, \u003c\/b\u003e is a Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Counseling at Governors State University, University Park, Illinois and a psychologist with the Wellness Clinic in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9.1 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 03, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47356438937849,"sku":"9781118225813","price":36.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/NytVOFpydkRtckRsOUVkU1lPU1VKQT09.webp?v=1769863209","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/on-being-a-master-therapist-practicing-what-you-preach-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}