The Client's Guide to Therapy
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Get the most from your counseling experience with tips from an expert Christian counselor.
Deciding to meet with a professional counselor is a major step for personal mental health. But what comes next? Some people are unsure how the therapy process works, some have had negative experiences, and some simply want to know they're benefiting as much as possible from the time and resources they invest.
In this accessible, information-packed guide, Christian psychologist Terri Watson provides an expert's perspective on how to get the most out of your counseling experience. Readers will find a wealth of wisdom, including:
For any Christian considering or receiving clinical mental health care, as well as mental health professionals and those who make referrals, The Client's Guide to Therapy is an encouraging and helpful companion.
"A necessary and empowering resource for anyone considering counseling and hoping to enter a meaningful and healing therapy journey. Dr. Terri Watson intentionally guides the reader through each step of the therapy process, while giving careful consideration to both the dynamics of the therapeutic relationship and a holistic understanding of suffering and the change process."
"Where do I even begin to try to find help? Do I need a Christian therapist? How do I know if I'm making progress? Dr. Watson tackles questions such as these with compassion, clarity, and a deep understanding of what potential or current clients need to know in order to find the best possible counselor for themselves as well as how to make the most of their therapeutic journey. A must-read!"
"Musicians understand their work is bigger than playing chords on a guitar, so they rely on intuitive, soulful presence to bring life to their art. Similarly, Dr. Terri Watson's latest book is technically excellent—drawing on current research and articulating the psychotherapy process with precision—but even more, she demonstrates the artistic wisdom of a seasoned clinician and educator. Yes, this is a vital book for those considering counseling or psychotherapy, but it is also important that we therapists read it to remember who we are and why we do this work."
Getting started
1. How can psychotherapy help? Contemplating the counseling journey
2. Choosing a therapist as a trustworthy guide
3. Beginning well and the importance of the relationship
4. A users guide to psychotherapy: Mapping out the counseling process
5. You are here: How to gain the most from your psychotherapy experience
6. Navigating detours and impasses throughout the counseling journey
7. Ending Well
Against an infinite horizon