Practicing Counseling and Psychotherapy: Insights from Trainees, Supervisors and Clients

This book provides an insider's view and understanding of the process of psychotherapy from the perspectives of actual psychotherapy trainees, their clients, and their supervisors. The authors offer a framework for conceptualizing the psychotherapy process and outcome that can be used in any training program. Clinical examples are integrated throughout and are based, in part, on a large-scale empirical study that qualitatively and quantitatively examines the experiences of trainees, clients, and supervisors.

Introduction. Introduction to Therapy Process and Outcome. Conceptualizing the Client. Understanding Yourself as a Therapist. The Therapeutic Work. Therapy Outcome. How to Best Use Supervision. Lydia's Story. Next Steps in the Journey. Appendices. Resources & References.