Master Therapists

by Skovholt, Thomas M.; Jennings, Len

• ISBN13: 9780205335060
• ISBN10: 0205335063
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-01-01
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Summary

Prepublication Reviews for Master Therapists This is a scholarly book that reads like a novel! Students will love this text. It will be required reading in my counseling skills courses in the future. Camille De Belle, Ph.D. Oklahoma State University Master Therapists concludes the elusive pursuit and characterization of therapeutic expertise. A sensitive, inspiring, and captivating portrait of how effective psychotherapists conduct their lives and therapy. John Norcross, Ph.D. University of Scranton When I started reading this book, I really became immersed in it. I couldn't put it down-which I can't say about many professional oriented texts!! Reading it was like going on a treasure hunt. Nancy Nishimura, Ph.D. University of Memphis This book provides food for thought that will undoubtedly stimulate engaging debates about the ingredients that make up psychotherapeutic excellence. Arnold Lazarus, Ph.D., Emeritus, Rutgers University I found Master Therapists to be eloquently written and personally inspiring. It is the culmination of a qualitative research project of immense breadth and depth. There is an effortless grace and flow to this book. The book is compelling not only in its substance but also in its warm, sensitive and elegant style. John Dagley, Ph.D. Auburn University This fascinating book addresses the intriguing question of how one moves from being a person who wants to help others to becoming a professional who effectively can. The insights contained here will not only be of interest to beginning therapists involved in their clinical training, but also to therapists who have evolved professionally over the course of their careers. Marvin Goldfried, Ph.D. State University of New York-Stony Brook I really liked the book. I personally would not change a thing about the text. The content is well-organized, coherently developed and presented. The writing style is engaging and comfortable, and while the text covers a lot of research it is an ";easy"; read. Carl Wyatt, Ph.D. Southwest Texas State University A very important book. This book takes the mystery out of mastery. Skovholt and Jennings delineate the core conditions of the master therapist practitioners. This book doesn't just talk about therapy and counseling but rather offers an insider's view. Jon Carlson, Ph.D Governors State University

Table of Contents

Dedication

List of Tables and Figures

Foreword

Preface

Searching for Mastery

A Brief History of Expertise

Expertise in Therapy and Counseling

The Cognitive, Emotional, and Relational Characteristics of Master Therapists

Master Therapists Construction of the Therapy Relationship

Emotional Wellness and Professional Resiliency of Master Therapists

Ethical Values of Master Therapists

Portrait of the Master Therapist: The Highly Functioning Self

Qualitative Research Methodologies

Respondents: Sample Selection

Jennings and Skovholt's Methodology (Chapter 3)

Sullivan, Skovholt, and Jennings's Methodology (Chapter 4)

Mullenbach and Skovholt's Methodology (Chapter 5)

Jennings, Sovereign, Bottorff, and Mussell's Methodology (Chapter 6)

Interview with Master Therapist #1 (Len Jennings)

Interview with Master Therapist #2 (Michael Sullivan)

Interview with Master Therapist #3 (Mary Mullenbach)

Index

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