The Beginning Psychotherapist's Companion 3E

With a reassuring and clear writing style, this third edition of The Beginning Psychotherapists Companion offers practical suggestions and clinical examples to address the professional development and emotional concerns of the beginning psychotherapist. Guidance is provided on managing readers relationships with their supervisors and diverse clients; the book also educates readers on managing their personal well-being, and discusses the foundations of ethical practice,including informed consent, confidentiality, and documentation. Extensive coverage of boundary issues includes self-disclosure and the readers online presence. The reader also is guided on how and when to refer clients for medication and other types of healthcare. Willer also provides professional advice oncontemporary concerns such as telehealth, social networking, online searches of clients, the psychotherapists internet presence, electronic communications and data management, and other important emerging challenges. Approaches to behavioral health emergencies are introduced. Comprehensive, practical, and thoroughly updated, The Beginning Psychotherapists Companion continues to serve as the ideal resource for students and early career psychotherapists.