Clients can arouse strong emotional reactions in therapists, often termed experiential avoidance or countertransference. Therapists must build their psychological capacity to stay self-aware, attuned, and clinically flexible while having strong reactions. This manual provides clear and practical deliberate practice exercises to help you master these inner skills so you can be a more effective therapist and enjoy your work more. It features a training plan that

ƒ‚‚ ƒ‚‚€ƒ‚‚ Is based on the principles of deliberate practice

ƒ‚‚ ƒ‚‚€ƒ‚‚ Works with all major models of psychotherapy

ƒ‚‚ ƒ‚‚€ƒ‚‚ Aids all levels of therapist development

ƒ‚‚ ƒ‚‚€ƒ‚‚ Helps therapists be more effective with their most challenging clients

ƒ‚‚ ƒ‚‚€ƒ‚‚ Protects the boundaries and privacy of trainees