Read Two Books and Let's Talk Next Week (Paperback)

Janice Maidman Joshua

ISBN 10: 0471375659 / ISBN 13: 9780471375654

Editore: John Wiley & Sons Inc, New York, 2000

Paperback. A complete guide to more than 300 of the best reading resources foruse in your practice Bibliotherapy can be a valuable adjunct to virtually anypsychotherapeutic approach. Recommending books that focus on yourclients' core problem issues helps them see that they are not alonein their suffering. It also may help them more rapidly gain insightand a more realistic sense of control regarding their situation.And, by extending the therapeutic process beyond the therapist'soffice, bibliotherapy functions as a valuable cost-containmentstrategy. But, with thousands of self-help titles to choose from, how do youseparate the wheat from the chaff and find the best match betweenclient and book? Read Two Books and Let's Talk Next Week provides you with thedetailed information you'll need to confidently navigate the vast,ever-growing sea of self-help literature. Organized by nineteenmajor presenting problems, it features reviews of more than 300 ofthe best self-help books published over the past thirtyyears. Each summary includes: * A concise synopsis detailing the book's main subject area and itsauthor's approach * A description of the three major client groups for whom the bookis appropriate * Five main therapeutic insights readers may gain by reading thebook * Complete publishing information to facilitate easy access Mental health practitioners are increasingly seeking new ways to encourage clients to participate in their own health process outside of therapy. This annotated guidebook directs therapists to the best reading resources for assignments to clients working through specific problem issues. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9780471375654

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A complete guide to more than 300 of the best reading resources foruse in your practice

Bibliotherapy can be a valuable adjunct to virtually anypsychotherapeutic approach. Recommending books that focus on yourclients' core problem issues helps them see that they are not alonein their suffering. It also may help them more rapidly gain insightand a more realistic sense of control regarding their situation.And, by extending the therapeutic process beyond the therapist'soffice, bibliotherapy functions as a valuable cost-containmentstrategy.

But, with thousands of self-help titles to choose from, how do youseparate the wheat from the chaff and find the best match betweenclient and book?

Read Two Books and Let's Talk Next Week provides you with thedetailed information you'll need to confidently navigate the vast,ever-growing sea of self-help literature. Organized by nineteenmajor presenting problems, it features reviews of more than 300 ofthe best self-help books published over the past thirtyyears.

Each summary includes:
* A concise synopsis detailing the book's main subject area and itsauthor's approach
* A description of the three major client groups for whom the bookis appropriate
* Five main therapeutic insights readers may gain by reading thebook
* Complete publishing information to facilitate easy access

Informazioni sull'autore: JANICE MAIDMAN JOSHUA, PsyD, LP, treats individuals, couples, andfamilies using a brief, solution-oriented approach. She specializesin the treatment of major depressive disorders, anxiety disorders,and complicated bereavement situations along with relationshipissues.

DONNA DiMENNA, PsyD, LP, specializes in the treatment ofindividuals, couples, and families. Her focus includes grief andloss, relationships, sexuality, and major depressive disorders.Additionally, she offers consultation to organizations regardingteam building, leadership, and executive coaching.

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Titolo: Read Two Books and Let's Talk Next Week (...
Casa editrice: John Wiley & Sons Inc, New York
Data di pubblicazione: 2000
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: new
Edizione: prima edizione