Kottler, Jeffrey A.

On being a therapist / Jeffrey A. Kottler. - Fourth edition. - xiii, 352 pages ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The therapist's journey -- Struggles for power and influence -- Personal and professional lives -- How clients change their therapists -- Hardships of therapeutic practice -- Being imperfect, living with failure -- Patients who test our patience -- Boredom and burnout -- That which is not said -- Lies we tell ourselves--and others -- Alternative therapies for therapists -- Toward creativity and personal growth.

0470565470 9780470565476

2009041092


Psychotherapists--Psychology
Psychotherapy--Practice--Psychological aspects.
Physician-Patient Relations

RC480.5 / .K68 2010

616.89140023