An updated revision of Jeffrey Kottler's classic book reveals the new realities and inner experiences of therapeutic practice today For more than 25 years On Being a Therapist has inspired generations of mental health professionals to explore the most private and sacred aspects of their work helping others. In this new edition, he explores many of the challenges that therapists face related to increased technology, surprising research, the Internet, advances in theory and technique, as well as stress in the international ...
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An updated revision of Jeffrey Kottler's classic book reveals the new realities and inner experiences of therapeutic practice today For more than 25 years On Being a Therapist has inspired generations of mental health professionals to explore the most private and sacred aspects of their work helping others. In this new edition, he explores many of the challenges that therapists face related to increased technology, surprising research, the Internet, advances in theory and technique, as well as stress in the international and global economy, managed care bureaucracy, patients with anxiety and depression from unemployment, dysfunctional families, poor education, poverty, parenting issues, often court mandated. Consequently, there's a wealth of new information that explores many forbidden subjects that are rarely admitted, much less talked about openly. * Goes deeper than ever before into the inner world of therapist's hopes and fears * Written by Jeffrey Kottler the "conscience of the profession" for his willingness to be so honest, authentic, and courageous * New chapters explore dealing with failures, reluctant patients, how clients change therapists, and more There is also increased focus on the therapist's role and responsibility to promote issues of social justice, human rights, and systemic changes within the community and world at large.
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This book is great if you have ever been in therapy and are wondering what is going on in the chair opposite of you. Dr. Kottler lets us see the true person behind the curtain when we usually want to see "The Wizard". It helps to humanize people sometimes put on too high of a pedestal, and realize they go through the same struggles as the client in the therapy hour. The illusions are gone, and we are now responsible for the changes made in our lives.
Angel2
Jun 7, 2007
Kotler's Depression
I found Kotler's book to be rather unenlightening. He began the book on a positive note and I was anxious to get on to the next chapter. However, not long thereafter the atmosphere and language of Kotler's experience as a therapist took a downward tilt and continued spiraling in that negative direction. I was vastly disappointed in his inability to see the greater good in his work. By the end of chapter 6, I had had enough. Although I labored to finish the book, I rather had gotten a tetanus shot.
Bekahteet
May 8, 2007
Therapists Take Heed to Kottler's Advice
Jeffrey Kottler explores the multifaceted nature of being a therapist. First, he highlights different roles sharing similar characteristics to therapists such as shamanic leaders, medicine men, and high priests. Then, he reveals the disarray of managed care by citing a case in which an inpatient treatment facility deemed a psychotic woman remarkably improved because instead of seven snakes in her stomach, she only reported three snakes. The managed care facility granted her release. Finally, the book addresses the roles psychologists must embrace. A way to be an authentic psychologist is to live the role in every aspect of his/her life. The book recommends several techniques to prevent "burn-out" and to maintain sanity in a high-stress environment.
