Therapeutic Interviewing: Essential Skills and Contexts of Counseling

This new edition of the textbook "Psychotherapy Skills: A Workbook for Beginning Therapists" focuses on the microskills of therapy and their application in various contexts, with an emphasis on diversity, social justice, telehealth, and evidence-based practices. It includes a new chapter on the ethical relationship in psychotherapy and a framework called the Issue Cycle to help readers build a foundational template for engaging clients. The textbook also includes engagement tools such as case scenarios, reflective questions, application exercises, growth activities, and chapter summaries. An online resource of videos and an instructors manual are also available to supplement the learning experience.

Format: Hardback
Length: 402 pages
Publication date: 11 February 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive textbook offers a thorough and up-to-date exploration of the therapeutic microskills, while also providing a deep understanding of the contexts and situations in which these skills are applied. With a focus on diversity and social justice, the importance of telehealth in a post-COVID-19 world, and the effectiveness of evidence-based and empirically-based practices in standard psychotherapy practice, this new edition is fully updated to reflect the latest developments in the field.

In addition to its comprehensive coverage, the textbook includes a new chapter on the ethical relationship in psychotherapy, which is essential for practitioners to navigate the complex ethical dilemmas that may arise in their work. Interwoven throughout the book is a new framework, the Issue Cycle, which helps readers center their skills and build a foundational template for engaging clients regardless of therapeutic model.

To enhance learning, the textbook includes a range of engaging tools, such as case scenarios, reflective questions, application exercises, growth activities, and chapter summaries. Additionally, an online resource of videos allows readers to see skills in action, while an instructors manual provides a sample syllabus, lecture leads, essay questions, a test bank, and expanded references.

With its comprehensive content, engaging features, and emphasis on practical application, this textbook is an invaluable resource for students and practitioners in the field of psychotherapy. It will help them develop the skills and knowledge necessary to provide effective and compassionate care to their clients.

Weight: 925g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032050676
Edition number: 2 New edition