The Field Guide to Better Results: Evidence-Based Exercises to Improve Therapeutic Effectiveness

Deliberate practice is a systematic approach to improving psychotherapy outcomes, and this book provides guidance from leading experts on designing exercises specific to individual practitioners. It helps therapists collect and use client outcome data to create a personalized professional development plan, and discusses factors that influence therapy outcomes. The field guide aims to assist therapists in gaining more effective results.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 254 pages
Publication date: 23 May 2023
Publisher: American Psychological Association

Deliberate practice is a comprehensive approach to enhancing psychotherapy outcomes, one clinician at a time. This invaluable book provides guidance from esteemed experts in crafting tailored deliberate practice exercises tailored to individual practitioners. Written in conjunction with Better Results: Using Deliberate Practice to Improve Therapeutic Effectiveness, this field guide showcases how to collect and utilize client outcome data to develop an individualized professional development plan aimed at enhancing the quality of service. In addition to offering insights into understanding and mapping individual data onto the taxonomy for deliberate practice (TDPA), the expert chapter authors delve into various factors that influence therapy outcomes, encompassing client factors, therapist factors, client-therapist relationships, and more.

Field Guide to Better Results serves as a valuable resource for therapists seeking to deepen their understanding and effectively apply the concepts necessary to achieve more impactful outcomes. By leveraging the power of deliberate practice, therapists can refine their skills, enhance their therapeutic effectiveness, and deliver exceptional care to their clients.

Weight: 510g
Dimension: 179 x 256 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781433837593