Becoming a Therapist: A Manual for Personal and Professional Development
Author Description
Personal Development Is Fundamental To Professional Development And Therapeutic Practice. Until Now, The Unstructured Personal Or Reflective Journal Has By Default Become The Sole Vehicle For Recording Reflection Through Training. Becoming A Therapist Is A Unique Practical Manual, Facilitating The Movement And Growth Of The Reader, Whilst Raising Awareness Of Resistance To Change. With Challenging Questions And Exercises, It Forces The Reader To Consider His Or Her Own Personal Value Systems, Strengths And Limitations As They Relate To The Practice Of Therapy, Tackling Vital Issues Such As: Family; Culture; Gender; And Ethics. Indispensable To Counsellors, Counselling Psychologists And Psychotherapists In Training, Becoming A Therapist Is A Thought-provoking Companion To Personal And Professional Development.
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THE THESIS
This manual investigates the critical intersection between a therapist's personal growth and their professional efficacy. Malcolm C. Cross, drawing on his experience in psychological training, argues that self-reflection is not merely an adjunct to clinical practice but a foundational requirement. The book provides a structured framework to help trainees navigate the psychological demands of the profession by examining their own value systems, biases, and limitations.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Structured exercises designed to facilitate self-reflection and personal growth.
- Analysis of how personal history, family dynamics, and cultural background influence clinical practice.
- Methodologies for identifying and overcoming internal resistance to change.
- Ethical frameworks for evaluating personal strengths and professional limitations.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Practitioners and students often cite this text as a practical, hands-on resource that moves beyond theoretical abstraction. Experts highlight the book's utility in bridging the gap between academic training and the emotional realities of clinical work.
Page Count:
108
Publication Date:
2001-01-01
Publisher:
Brunner-Routledge
ISBN-10:
0203361091
ISBN-13:
9780203361092
Psychology
Professional Development
Education
Counselors
Counseling
Self Help
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