This book was recommended by my advisor at school and I think I have really benefitted from reading it before starting to practice. It gives my some ideas to keep in mind and a goal to aim for. The authors provided some great ideas on ways to focus on being the best you can be at helping others and making a difference, which is the point of becoming a therapist. The ideas include a wide array of practitioners from across the spectrum of psychological theories, with the recurrent theme of caring for others in a genuine way. I will come back to this book in the future for refreshers and I will also seek out other books by the authors. Jeffrey A. Kottler This book was very eye-opening in a lot of ways. It really went into detail on many things that I did not consider about this profession. However, some of it's meaning became lost in a sea of text (which is why I could not give this book 5 stars). Overall, I did enjoy this book, however, I would not read it again. Jeffrey A. Kottler As a provisional psychologist I enjoyed this book and would recommend it for others in the field. Main message that I took away: be genuine in your care for your clients. I think that the message was quite drawn out in parts and it all tended to circle back to a few main tenets. I also could have done without so many personal stories from the authors. Overall, a useful resource for anyone in a helping profession, but I wouldn't say it's required reading. Jeffrey A. Kottler Easy read and realistic. Real life
The book s a easy read. It's real life with no sugar coating. It's the real thing
I loved it.
Jeffrey A. Kottler Outstanding Jeffrey A. Kottler
Learn from master therapists and bring your skills to the next level Bringing 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.
Professionals 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:
Cultural misunderstandings Disliking your clients (or having clients dislike you) Receiving negative feedback from clients Injecting creativity into the therapeutic process Finding time for social justice and advocacy On Being a Master Therapist 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. On Being a Master Therapist: Practicing What You Preach
Insightful and helpful as a reminder of humility and reflection in the world of counseling. I recommend to all counselors. Jeffrey A. Kottler Creative, humble, thoughtful, open and honest. There is so much in this for a therapist who wants to be excellent, not to be famous, but to be exceptional. Jeffrey A. Kottler
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