Mastering the Inner Skills of Psychotherapy A Deliberate Practice Manual
, by Rousmaniere, Tony; Jin, Joel- ISBN: 9781433845000 | 1433845008
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 1/28/2026
Now in its second edition, this concise volume helps therapists develop the resilience and flexibility needed for effective therapy.
Clients who are provocative, angry, shut down, or emotionally labile often arouse strong emotional reactions in therapists. Without proper training and practice, these experiences make it hard for therapists to stay self-aware, attuned, and clinically flexible.
Based on the principles of deliberate practice, this book presents a clear and concise training plan to help readers identify, develop, and master the inner skills necessary to be effective therapists. It explains the theory and value of deliberate practice and guides readers through six experiential exercises to help them build psychological capacity. Readers select their own materials for exposure, ranging from movie clips to videotaped therapy sessions, and learn techniques to navigate their emotional reactions.
This second edition includes a new chapter for clinical supervisors and course instructors, extended and updated research, and expanded clinical resources.