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| questions to ask for therapy: What Do I Say? Linda N. Edelstein, Charles A. Waehler, 2011-05-12 The must-have guide to honestly and sensitively answering your clients' questions Written to help therapists view their clients' questions as collaborative elements of clinical work, What Do I Say? explores the questions some direct, others unspoken that all therapists, at one time or another, will encounter from clients. Authors and practicing therapists Linda Edelstein and Charles Waehler take a thought-provoking look at how answers to clients' questions shape a therapeutic climate of expression that encourages personal discovery and growth. Strategically arranged in a question-and-answer format for ease of use, this hands-on guide is conversational in tone and filled with personal examples from experienced therapists on twenty-three hot-button topics, including religion, sex, money, and boundaries. What Do I Say? tackles actual client questions, such as: Can you help me? (Chapter 1, The Early Sessions) Sorry I am late. Can we have extra time? (Chapter 9, Boundaries) I don't believe in all this therapy crap. What do you think about that? (Chapter 3, Therapeutic Process) Why is change so hard? (Chapter 4, Expectations About Change) Will you attend my graduation/wedding/musical performance/speech/business grand opening? (Chapter 20, Out of the Office) Where are you going on vacation? (Chapter 10, Personal Questions) I gave your name to a friend . . . Will you see her? (Chapter 9, Boundaries) Should I pray about my problems? (Chapter 12, Religion and Spirituality) Are you like all those other liberals who believe gay people have equal rights? (Chapter 13, Prejudice) The power of therapy lies in the freedom it offers clients to discuss anything and everything. It's not surprising then, that clients will surprise therapists with their experiences and sometimes with the questions they ask. What Do I Say? reveals how these questions no matter how difficult or uncomfortable can be used to support the therapeutic process rather than derail the therapist client relationship. |
| questions to ask for therapy: Essential Interviewing and Counseling Skills Tracy A. Prout, Tracy Prout, PhD, Melanie Wadkins, PhD, 2014-03-27 Print+CourseSmart |
| questions to ask for therapy: What is Narrative Therapy? Alice Morgan, 2000 This best-selling book is an easy-to-read introduction to the ideas and practices of narrative therapy. It uses accessible language, has a concise structure and includes a wide range of practical examples. What Is Narrative Practice? covers a broad spectrum of narrative practices including externalisation, re-membering, therapeutic letter writing, rituals, leagues, reflecting teams and much more. If you are a therapist, health worker or community worker who is interesting in applying narrative ideas in your own work context, this book was written with you in mind. |
| questions to ask for therapy: Setting Up and Running a Therapy Business James Rye, 2018-03-29 This book answers the questions that therapists frequently ask about setting up and running a business. It allows readers to successfully make the journey from being trained in how to conduct professional therapy sessions to running a growing private practice. The material covers a range of issues including: registration with HMRC, money issues, marketing, insurance, and whether to work from home or other premises. The book addresses a number of practical questions, such as: Do I have to register with the information commission? What can I count as legitimate business expenses? What mistakes should I avoid when marketing my practice? How can I easily and cheaply accept card payments from my clients? What help can I get to manage my phone calls? How can I get a website? and, What can I do to increase my personal safety?As counselling in the twenty-first century changes, an increasing number of therapists are using technology to write and store notes, and to communicate with clients - either to arrange appointments, or to conduct them. |
| questions to ask for therapy: The Angry Therapist John Kim, 2017-04-18 Tackling relationships, career, and family issues, John Kim, LMFT, thinks of himself as a life-styledesigner, not a therapist. His radical new approach, that he sometimes calls “self-help in a shot glass” is easy, real, and to the point. He helps people make changes to their lives so that personal growth happens organically, just by living. Let’s face it, therapy is a luxury. Few of us have the time or money to devote to going to an office every week. With anecdotes illustrating principles in action (in relatable and sometimes irreverent fashion) and stand-alone practices and exercises, Kim gives readers the tools and directions to focus on what's right with them instead of what's wrong. When John Kim was going through the end of a relationship, he began blogging as The Angry Therapist, documenting his personal journey post-divorce. Traditional therapists avoid transparency, but Kim preferred the language of me too as opposed to you should. He blogged about his own shortcomings, revelations, views on relationships, and the world. He spoke a different therapeutic language —open, raw, and at times subversive — and people responded. The Angry Therapist blog, that inspired this book, has been featured in The Atlantic Monthly and on NPR. |
| questions to ask for therapy: The Portable Therapist Susanna McMahon, 1994-07-10 “An inspiring book that can give guidance and comfort to the reader.”—Barbara De Angelis, Ph. D., author of Real Moments The Journey to Self-Love, Self-Discovery, and Finding Life’s True Meaning Begins with . . . You Each of us has the power to find true happiness, and to discover a sense of purpose in our lives. This remarkable book will help you find your own answers to life’s most difficult questions and guide you on your quest to change and grow, to live in the moment, and to feel the pure unadulterated joy of being alive. Drawing from questions her patients ask most, psychologist Susanna McMahon teaches you how to deal with the issues you care about—from self-love to destructive behavior to loving relationships. The Portable Therapist is more than a practical guide to emotional healing and wellness. It is effective medicine for the troubled soul. With compassion, wisdom, and enlightening ideas, it encourages you to be true to yourself, develop social interests, and discover the positive, capable, confident human being you are meant to be. Discover the Answers to These and Other Essential Questions: • Why don’t self-help books work for me? • I have everything I need; why am I so miserable? • How can I stop abusing alcohol? Drugs? Food? Sex? Others? Myself? • Why can’t I have a good relationship? |
| questions to ask for therapy: Where to Start and What to Ask: An Assessment Handbook Susan Lukas, 1993-01-17 A sink or swim philosophy frequently prevails in mental health settings today. As a life raft for beginners and their supervisors, Where to Start and What to Ask provides all the necessary tools for garnering information from clients. Lukas also offers a framework for thinking about that information and formulating a thorough assessment. This indispensable book helps therapeutic neophytes organize their approach to the initial phase of treatment and navigate even rough clinical waters with competence and assurance. |
| questions to ask for therapy: 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do Amy Morin, 2014-12-23 Kick bad mental habits and toughen yourself up.—Inc. Master your mental strength—revolutionary new strategies that work for everyone from homemakers to soldiers and teachers to CEOs. Everyone knows that regular exercise and weight training lead to physical strength. But how do we strengthen ourselves mentally for the truly tough times? And what should we do when we face these challenges? Or as psychotherapist Amy Morin asks, what should we avoid when we encounter adversity? Through her years counseling others and her own experiences navigating personal loss, Morin realized it is often the habits we cannot break that are holding us back from true success and happiness. Indulging in self-pity, agonizing over things beyond our control, obsessing over past events, resenting the achievements of others, or expecting immediate positive results holds us back. This list of things mentally strong people don't do resonated so much with readers that when it was picked up by Forbes.com it received ten million views. Now, for the first time, Morin expands upon the thirteen things from her viral post and shares her tried-and-true practices for increasing mental strength. Morin writes with searing honesty, incorporating anecdotes from her work as a college psychology instructor and psychotherapist as well as personal stories about how she bolstered her own mental strength when tragedy threatened to consume her. Increasing your mental strength can change your entire attitude. It takes practice and hard work, but with Morin's specific tips, exercises, and troubleshooting advice, it is possible to not only fortify your mental muscle but also drastically improve the quality of your life. |
| questions to ask for therapy: Solution Focused Brief Therapy Harvey Ratner, Evan George, Chris Iveson, 2012-07-26 Solution Focused Brief Therapy: 100 Key Points and Techniques provides a concise and jargon-free guide to the thinking and practice of this exciting approach, which enables people to make changes in their lives quickly and effectively. It covers: The history and background to solution focused practice The philosophical underpinnings of the approach Techniques and practices Specific applications to work with children and adolescents, (including school-based work) families, and adults How to deal with difficult situations Organisational applications including supervision, coaching and leadership. Frequently asked questions This book is an invaluable resource for all therapists and counsellors, whether in training or practice. It will also be essential for any professional whose job it is to help people make changes in their lives, and will therefore be of interest to social workers, probation officers, psychiatric staff, doctors, and teachers, as well as those working in organisations as coaches and managers. |
| questions to ask for therapy: Couples Therapy Workbook Kathleen Mates-Youngman, LMFT, 2014-10-01 Couples Therapy Workbook is a series of guided questions to promote meaningful couple conversations and build ongoing, connected communication. The core of this unique guide is 30 guided conversations of the most critical relationship struggles. For each of the 30 topics, there is an introduction, goal-setting strategies and 10 scripted questions to ask each other - all presented in an easy-to-use mindful style. Set in a weekly format over 30 days but can be tailored to any timeframe. Designed to be used to couples, and also by therapists working with couples (bonus clinician prep included with each conversation). Week 1- Who Are We? Falling in Love, Friendship, Caring, Acceptance, Empathy, Emotional Intimacy, Rituals Week 2 - Who Am I? Childhood, Family Origin, Temperament, Influences, Spirituality, Values, How I Think Week 3- How do we work? Communication, Conflict, Defensiveness, Intimacy, Trust, Fidelity and Boundaries, Parenting, Staying in Sync Week 4 - What do we want? Romance, Joy and Gratitude, respect, Apologies and Forgiveness, Challenges, Relationship Savings Account, Past, Present & Future, Keeping Connected Reviews: “What a unique resource! A treasure-trove of guided conversations to increase intimacy and friendship. Therapists often ask me for good homework assignments. This book does the thinking for you. Keep it on hand and whether its values, sex, conflict or other challenging issues, you'll have a ready-made way to help your clients make immediate progress.” -- Ellyn Bader, Ph.D, Founder/Director The Couples Institute This is a valuable resource for anyone working with couples. Any couple can profit greatly if they are willing to take Kathleen Youngman's challenge to explore these important topics and discuss these wonderful questions. -- Milan and Kay Yerkovich, Authors of best-selling How We Love series “Instead of offering analysis, advice or theory, The Couples Therapy Workbook offers just that, a set of questions to stimulate conversations that help couples deepen their engagement with each other and reconnect. All couples will find this an exceptional guide, and all therapists will find it an effective instrument to supplement the therapeutic process. I highly recommend it and complement the author on her creativity and attention to the core details of a connected relationship.” --Harville Hendrix, Ph. D. and Helen LaKelly Hunt, Ph. D.; Authors of Making Marriage Simple and Getting the Love You Want. |
| questions to ask for therapy: Counselling for Maternal and Newborn Health Care World Health Organization, 2010 The main aim of this practical Handbookis to strengthen counselling and communication skills of skilled attendants (SAs) and other health providers, helping them to effectively discuss with women, families and communities the key issues surrounding pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, postnatal and post-abortion care. Counselling for Maternal and Newborn Health Careis divided into three main sections. Part 1 is an introduction which describes the aims and objectives and the general layout of the Handbook. Part 2 describes the counselling process and outlines the six key steps to effective counselling. It explores the counselling context and factors that influence this context including the socio-economic, gender, and cultural environment. A series of guiding principles is introduced and specific counselling skills are outlined. Part 3 focuses on different maternal and newborn health topics, including general care in the home during pregnancy; birth and emergency planning; danger signs in pregnancy; post-abortion care; support during labor; postnatal care of the mother and newborn; family planning counselling; breastfeeding; women with HIV/AIDS; death and bereavement; women and violence; linking with the community. Each Session contains specific aims and objectives, clearly outlining the skills that will be developed and corresponding learning outcomes. Practical activities have been designed to encourage reflection, provoke discussions, build skills and ensure the local relevance of information. There is a review at the end of each session to ensure the SAs have understood the key points before they progress to subsequent sessions. |
| questions to ask for therapy: Self-Therapy Jay Earley, 2009 Self-therapy makes the power of a cutting-edge psychotherapy approach accessible to everyone.... It is incredibly effective on a wide variety of life issues, such as self-esteem, procrastination, depression, and relationship issues. -provided by the publisher. |
| questions to ask for therapy: Choosing Therapy Ilyana Romanovsky, 2013-11-26 Like any decision that we make in life, making the choice to seek therapy involves mastering a large body of knowledge, sifting through the thousands of therapists in the field and finding the right one, understanding different psychological approaches to counseling and what might work best for any one person, learning a variety of skills on how to be in therapy, and exploring one’s most inner self with a complete stranger. Most people are unfortunately stuck navigating this difficult process on their own, leaving a lot of things up to chance. Choosing Therapy acknowledges these difficulties and offers readers the tools they’ll need to choose the right therapist, set their goals for therapy, and understand the benefits and outcomes available to them through the various approaches therapists take. When entering therapy,individuals may not be armed with the information they need in order to make progress and see results. Many stop therapy if they don’t feel they are getting anything out of it; others stop if they feel they are being treated differently by others who know they are in therapy. In Choosing Therapy, Ilyana Romanovsky clearly defines various psychological approaches therapists take, the different types of therapies available including long terms versus short term and group versus individual therapy, and ways of overcoming stigma associated with being in counseling. She discusses various psychotherapeutic medications and other questions patients might have about the ways they might address the issues they experience. Helping readers to define goals, understand treatment options, and prepare to do the work of therapy, Romanovsky offers a clear roadmap to those new to treatment, to those returning to treatment, and to those helping others to seek treatment. |
| questions to ask for therapy: Growing Friendships Eileen Kennedy-Moore, Christine McLaughlin, 2017-07-18 From psychologist and children's friendships expert Eileen Kennedy-Moore and parenting and health writer Christine McLaughlin comes a social development primer that gives kids the answers they need to make and keep friends. Friendship is complicated for kids. Almost every child struggles socially at some time, in some way. Having an argument with a friend, getting teased, or even trying to find a buddy in a new classroom...although these are typical problems, they can be very painful. And friendships are never about just one thing. With research-based practical solutions and plenty of true-to-life examples--presented in more than 200 lighthearted cartoons--Growing Friendships is a toolkit for both girls and boys as they make sense of the social order around them. Children everywhere want to fit in with a group, resist peer pressure, and be good sports--but even the most socially adept children struggle at times. But after reading this highly illustrated guide on their own or with a caring adult, kids everywhere will be well equipped to face any friendship challenges that come their way. |
| questions to ask for therapy: Child Centered Play Therapy Garry L. Landreth, 2012-03 This DVD is a perfect complement to Play Therapy: The Art of the Relationship, giving students, instructors, supervisors and practitioners visual reinforcement of the materials presented in the text. It shows a complete unrehearsed play therapy session, featuring Gary Landreth as he works with a young girl in a fully equipped play therapy room-- Container. |
| questions to ask for therapy: Play Therapy Techniques Charles E. Schaefer, Donna M. Cangelosi, 2002 The second edition of Play Therapy Techniques includes seven new chapters in addition to the original twenty-four. These lively chapters expand the comprehensive scope of the book by describing issues involved in beginning and ending therapy, using metaphors, playing music and ball, and applying the renowned Color Your Life technique. The extensive selection of play techniques described in this book will add to the clinical repertoire of students and practitioners of child therapy and counseling. When used in combination with formal education and clinical supervision, Play Therapy Techniques, Second Edition, can be especially useful for developing treatment plans to address the specific needs of various clinical populations. Students and practitioners of child therapy and counseling, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, and child life specialists will find this second of Play Therapy Techniques informative and clinically useful. |
| questions to ask for therapy: 101 Questions to Ask Before You Get Engaged H. Norman Wright, 2004-06-01 The Perfect Remedy for Cold Feet! More than half of all couples who become engaged this year will never make it to the altar. Why? Leading experts believe it's because couples fail to really get to know their potential mate before getting engaged. Relationship expert and noted couples counselor Norm Wright steers potential brides and grooms through a series of soul-searching questions to discern if they've really met the One. Couples will be much more confident about whether or not to pursue marriage after completing these in-depth and personal questions. Norm also addresses the delicate subject of calling off the wedding if readers discover that a potential mate isn't actually meant to be a life partner. |
| questions to ask for therapy: Ask a Manager Alison Green, 2018-05-01 From the creator of the popular website Ask a Manager and New York’s work-advice columnist comes a witty, practical guide to 200 difficult professional conversations—featuring all-new advice! There’s a reason Alison Green has been called “the Dear Abby of the work world.” Ten years as a workplace-advice columnist have taught her that people avoid awkward conversations in the office because they simply don’t know what to say. Thankfully, Green does—and in this incredibly helpful book, she tackles the tough discussions you may need to have during your career. You’ll learn what to say when • coworkers push their work on you—then take credit for it • you accidentally trash-talk someone in an email then hit “reply all” • you’re being micromanaged—or not being managed at all • you catch a colleague in a lie • your boss seems unhappy with your work • your cubemate’s loud speakerphone is making you homicidal • you got drunk at the holiday party Praise for Ask a Manager “A must-read for anyone who works . . . [Alison Green’s] advice boils down to the idea that you should be professional (even when others are not) and that communicating in a straightforward manner with candor and kindness will get you far, no matter where you work.”—Booklist (starred review) “The author’s friendly, warm, no-nonsense writing is a pleasure to read, and her advice can be widely applied to relationships in all areas of readers’ lives. Ideal for anyone new to the job market or new to management, or anyone hoping to improve their work experience.”—Library Journal (starred review) “I am a huge fan of Alison Green’s Ask a Manager column. This book is even better. It teaches us how to deal with many of the most vexing big and little problems in our workplaces—and to do so with grace, confidence, and a sense of humor.”—Robert Sutton, Stanford professor and author of The No Asshole Rule and The Asshole Survival Guide “Ask a Manager is the ultimate playbook for navigating the traditional workforce in a diplomatic but firm way.”—Erin Lowry, author of Broke Millennial: Stop Scraping By and Get Your Financial Life Together |
| questions to ask for therapy: Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice Robert W. Firestone, Lisa Firestone, Joyce Catlett, 2002 After 25 years of research and clinical practice, the authors of this workbook reveal an ages-old truth: namely that the sworn enemy of mental health is one's own silent voice! The book includes dozens of exercises, questionnaires, self-assessments, and journaling activities. |
| questions to ask for therapy: 101 Solution-Focused Questions for Help with Trauma Fredrike Bannink, 2015-10-19 A step-by-step guide to conducting successful solution-focused therapy for survivors of traumatic experiences. This book aims to help therapists working with clients who struggle with trauma by offering them solution-focused (SF) viewpoints and skills. The book invites all professionals to change their focus from what is wrong to what is right with their clients, and from what isn’t working to what is working in their lives. The book contains 101 solution-focused questions (and more) for help with trauma, with a focus on the clients’ preferred future and the pathways to get there. As Insoo Kim Berg put it in her foreword for Fredrike Bannink’s highly successful 1001 Solution-Focused Questions: Handbook for Solution-Focused Interviewing, “SFBT is based on the respectful assumption that clients have the inner resources to construct highly individualized and uniquely effective solutions to their problems.” From the more than 2,000 questions she has collected over the years, Bannink has selected the 101 most relevant for each subject. Much of the material in the 3-volume set is unique and did not appear in the earlier work, inviting therapists to open themselves to a new light on interviewing clients. |
| questions to ask for therapy: TIP 35: Enhancing Motivation for Change in Substance Use Disorder Treatment (Updated 2019) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2019-11-19 Motivation is key to substance use behavior change. Counselors can support clients' movement toward positive changes in their substance use by identifying and enhancing motivation that already exists. Motivational approaches are based on the principles of person-centered counseling. Counselors' use of empathy, not authority and power, is key to enhancing clients' motivation to change. Clients are experts in their own recovery from SUDs. Counselors should engage them in collaborative partnerships. Ambivalence about change is normal. Resistance to change is an expression of ambivalence about change, not a client trait or characteristic. Confrontational approaches increase client resistance and discord in the counseling relationship. Motivational approaches explore ambivalence in a nonjudgmental and compassionate way. |
| questions to ask for therapy: The Upside of Stress Kelly McGonigal, 2016-05-10 Drawing from groundbreaking research, psychologist and award-winning teacher Kelly McGonigal, PhD, offers a surprising new view of stress—one that reveals the upside of stress, and shows us exactly how to capitalize on its benefits. You hear it all the time: stress causes heart disease; stress causes insomnia; stress is bad for you! But what if changing how you think about stress could make you happier, healthier, and better able to reach your goals? Combining exciting new research on resilience and mindset, Kelly McGonigal, PhD, proves that undergoing stress is not bad for you; it is undergoing stress while believing that stress is bad for you that makes it harmful. In fact, stress has many benefits, from giving us greater focus and energy, to strengthening our personal relationships. McGonigal shows readers how to cultivate a mindset that embraces stress, and activate the brain's natural ability to learn from challenging experiences. Both practical and life-changing, The Upside of Stress is not a guide to getting rid of stress, but a toolkit for getting better at it—by understanding, accepting, and leveraging it to your advantage. |
| questions to ask for therapy: The Power of When Michael Breus, 2016-09-13 Learn the best time to do everything -- from drink your coffee to have sex or go for a run -- according to your body's chronotype. Most advice centers on what to do, or how to do it, and ignores the when of success. But exciting new research proves there is a right time to do just about everything, based on our biology and hormones. As Dr. Michael Breus proves in The Power Of When, working with your body's inner clock for maximum health, happiness, and productivity is easy, exciting, and fun. The Power Of When presents a groundbreaking program for getting back in sync with your natural rhythm by making minor changes to your daily routine. After you've taken Dr. Breus's comprehensive Bio-Time Quiz to figure out your chronotype (are you a Bear, Lion, Dolphin or Wolf?), you'll find out the best time to do over 50 different activities. Featuring a foreword by Mehmet C. Oz, MD, and packed with fascinating facts, fun personality quizzes, and easy-to-follow guidelines, The Power Of When is the ultimate lifehack to help you achieve your goals. |
| questions to ask for therapy: What Is Psychotherapy? The School of Life, 2018 An in-depth look at a much misunderstood practice, offering a fresh viewpoint on how this science can be a universally effective route to our better selves. |
| questions to ask for therapy: The Book of Questions Gregory Stock, 2013-09-10 The phenomenon returns! Originally published in 1987, The Book of Questions, a New York Times bestseller, has been completely revised and updated to incorporate the myriad cultural shifts and hot-button issues of the past twenty-five years, making it current and even more appealing. This is a book for personal growth, a tool for deepening relationships, a lively conversation starter for the family dinner table, a fun way to pass the time in the car. It poses over 300 questions that invite people to explore the most fascinating of subjects: themselves and how they really feel about the world. The revised edition includes more than 100 all-new questions that delve into such topics as the disappearing border between man and machine—How would you react if you learned that a sad and beautiful poem that touched you deeply had been written by a computer? The challenges of being a parent—Would you completely rewrite your child’s college-application essays if it would help him get into a better school? The never-endingly interesting topic of sex—Would you be willing to give up sex for a year if you knew it would give you a much deeper sense of peace than you now have? And of course the meaning of it all—If you were handed an envelope with the date of your death inside, and you knew you could do nothing to alter your fate, would you look? The Book of Questions may be the only publication that challenges—and even changes—the way you view the world, without offering a single opinion of its own. |
| questions to ask for therapy: Reality Therapy and Self-Evaluation Robert E. Wubbolding, 2017-03-27 This unique resource discusses the core concepts of self-evaluation and the WDEP system of reality therapy, and answers the commonly asked question: How do I intervene with clients who appear to be unmotivated to make changes in their behavior? Choice theory/reality therapy expert Robert Wubbolding provides mental health professionals with skill-building strategies for helping clients better self-evaluate, embrace the change process, and make more effective life choices. Detailed interventions and sample counselor–client dialogues throughout the book illustrate work with clients dealing with posttraumatic stress, anger issues, grieving and loss, self-injury, antisocial behavior, career concerns, relationship problems, and more. Dr. Wubbolding's techniques are readily applicable to mental health and educational settings, with cross-cultural application to clients of various ages. *Requests for digital versions from the ACA can be found on wiley.com. *To request print copies, please visit the ACA website here. *Reproduction requests for material from books published by ACA should be directed to publications@counseling.org |
| questions to ask for therapy: Counselor Self-Care Gerald Corey, Michelle Muratori, Jude T. Austin, II, Julius A. Austin, 2017-12-08 Self-care is critical for effective and ethical counseling practice and this inspirational book offers diverse, realistic perspectives on how to achieve work–life balance and personal wellness from graduate school through retirement. In addition to the authors’ unique perspectives as professionals at different stages of their careers, guest contributors—ranging from graduate students, to new professionals, to seasoned counselors—share their experiences and thoughts about self-care, including what challenges them most. Both personal and conversational in tone, this book will help you to create your own practical self-care action plan through reflection on important issues, such as managing stress, establishing personal and professional boundaries, enhancing relationships, and finding meaning in life. Counselors face the obstacle of remembering to care for themselves while focusing on caring for others. In Counselor Self-Care, Drs. Gerald Corey, Michelle Muratori, Jude Austin, and Julius Austin lead 52 contributing authors in a book rich with living events and defining moments. Multiple stressors are described and met with multiple solutions. There is so much great content here that can be embraced by those who do the noble work of being present for others. —Tom Skovholt, PhD, LP, Professor, University of Minnesota; Author of The Resilient Practitioner: Burnout and Compassion Fatigue Prevention and Self-Care Strategies for the Helping Professions, 3rd Edition Self-care is often discussed in counselor training and supervision, but not in its full scope. Counselor Self-Care provides breadth and depth by addressing the many facets of self-care. The authors combine personal narratives and anecdotes from experienced mental health professionals with self-assessment questions and self-care improvement strategies. The level of vulnerability and insight from the authors, and those who share their stories, is informative and rare to find. Assign this book as reading for yourself, your students, and your supervisees to motivate nurturing of the self. —Philip Clarke, PhD, Associate Professor, Wake Forest University *Requests for digital versions from ACA can be found on www.wiley.com *To request print copies, please visit the ACA https://imis.counseling.org/store/detail *Reproduction requests for material from books published by ACA should be directed to publications@counseling.org |
| questions to ask for therapy: Laziness Does Not Exist Devon Price, 2021-01-05 From social psychologist Dr. Devon Price, a conversational, stirring call to “a better, more human way to live” (Cal Newport, New York Times bestselling author) that examines the “laziness lie”—which falsely tells us we are not working or learning hard enough. Extra-curricular activities. Honors classes. 60-hour work weeks. Side hustles. Like many Americans, Dr. Devon Price believed that productivity was the best way to measure self-worth. Price was an overachiever from the start, graduating from both college and graduate school early, but that success came at a cost. After Price was diagnosed with a severe case of anemia and heart complications from overexertion, they were forced to examine the darker side of all this productivity. Laziness Does Not Exist explores the psychological underpinnings of the “laziness lie,” including its origins from the Puritans and how it has continued to proliferate as digital work tools have blurred the boundaries between work and life. Using in-depth research, Price explains that people today do far more work than nearly any other humans in history yet most of us often still feel we are not doing enough. Filled with practical and accessible advice for overcoming society’s pressure to do more, and featuring interviews with researchers, consultants, and experiences from real people drowning in too much work, Laziness Does Not Exist “is the book we all need right now” (Caroline Dooner, author of The F*ck It Diet). |
| questions to ask for therapy: Enhancing Motivation for Change in Substance Abuse Treatment William R. Miller, 1999 This report is based on a rethinking of the concept of motivation, which is redefined here as purposeful, intentional, & positive -- directed toward the person's best interests. This report shows how substance abuse treat. staff can influence change by developing a therapeutic relationship that respects & builds on the client's autonomy & makes the treat. clinician a partner in the change process. Describes motivational interventions that can be used at all stages of the change process, from pre-contemplation & preparation to action & maintenance, & informs readers of the research, results, tools, & assessment instruments related to enhancing motivation. |
| questions to ask for therapy: A Lasting Promise Scott M. Stanley, Daniel Trathen, Savanna McCain, B. Milton Bryan, 2014-01-07 The revised edition of the bestselling Christian guide to a happy marriage For more than fifteen years, Scott Stanley's A Lasting Promise has offered solutions to common problems—facing conflicts, problem solving, improving communication, and dealing with core issues—within a Christian framework. Thoroughly revised and updated, this new edition is filled with sacred teachings of scripture, the latest research on marriage, and clear examples from the lives of couples. The book's strategies are designed to help couples improve communication, understand commitment, bring more fun into their relationship, and enhance their sex lives. Lead author Scott Stanley is co-director of the Center for Marital and Family Studies at the University of Denver and coauthor of Fighting for Your Marriage, which has sold more than a million copies. Offers reflections on how to enhance anyone's marriage over the long term and avoid divorce Covers recent cultural shifts, such as dealing with the endless technological distraction and issues with social networking New themes include the chemistry of love, the life-long implications of having bodies, and how to support one another emotionally Uses illustrative examples from couples’ lives and rich integration of insights from scripture This important book offers an invaluable resource for all couples who want to honor and preserve the holy sacrament of their union. |
| questions to ask for therapy: Creative Family Therapy Techniques Liana Lowenstein, 2010 Bringing together an array of highly creative contributors, this comprehensive resource presents a unique collection of assessment and treatment techniques. Contributors illustrate how play, art, drama, and other approaches can effectively engage families and help them resolve complex problems. Practitioners from divergent theoretical orientations, work settings, or client specialisations will find a plethora of stimulating and useable clinical interventions in this book. |
| questions to ask for therapy: The Five Love Languages Gary Chapman, 2009-12-17 Marriage should be based on love, right? But does it seem as though you and your spouse are speaking two different languages? #1 New York Times bestselling author Dr. Gary Chapman guides couples in identifying, understanding, and speaking their spouse's primary love language-quality time, words of affirmation, gifts, acts of service, or physical touch. By learning the five love languages, you and your spouse will discover your unique love languages and learn practical steps in truly loving each other. Chapters are categorized by love language for easy reference, and each one ends with simple steps to express a specific language to your spouse and guide your marriage in the right direction. A newly designed love languages assessment will help you understand and strengthen your relationship. You can build a lasting, loving marriage together. Gary Chapman hosts a nationally syndicated daily radio program called A Love Language Minute that can be heard on more than 150 radio stations as well as the weekly syndicated program Building Relationships with Gary Chapman, which can both be heard on fivelovelanguages.com. The Five Love Languages is a consistent New York Times bestseller - with over 5 million copies sold and translated into 38 languages. This book is a sales phenomenon, with each year outselling the prior for 16 years running! |
| questions to ask for therapy: Strengths-Based Therapy Elsie Jones-Smith, 2013-01-09 Combining both the theory and practice of strengths-based therapy, Elsie Jones-Smith introduces current and future practitioners to the modern approach of practice—presenting a model for treatment as well as demonstrations in clinical practice across a variety of settings. This highly effective form of therapy supports the idea that clients know best about what has worked and has not worked in their lives, helps them discover positive and effective solutions through their own experiences, and allows therapists to engage their clients in their own therapy. Drawing from cutting-edge research in neuroscience, positive emotions, empowerment, and change, Strengths-Based Therapy helps readers understand how to get their clients engaged as active participants in treatment. |
| questions to ask for therapy: Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Johnny S. Kim, Ph.D., 2013-07-23 Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, by Johnny S. Kim, is the first book in the field to provide a practical overview of the essentials of solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) from a multicultural perspective, including intervention skills, research, applications, and implications for practice. Case examples illustrate SFBT in action with a wide range of client populations. In addition, the book incorporates recommendations from the recently developed and approved SFBT treatment manual, published by the Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Association. |
| questions to ask for therapy: The Strengths Perspective in Social Work Practice Dennis Saleebey, 2013 A conceptual and practical presentation of the strengths perspective in social work. Part of the Advancing Core Competencies Series, a unique series that helps students taking advanced social work courses apply CSWE's core competencies and practice behaviours examples to specialised fields of practice. The Strengths Perspective in Social Work Practice, 6th edition, presents both conceptual and practical elements of the strengths perspective - from learning about and practicing the strengths perspective to using the strengths perspective with older adults, the chronically ill, and substance abusers. Many of the chapters address recent events -from the tragic shooting in Tucson to the uprisings in the Middle East. Each chapter begins with a section from an expert in the field. A better teaching and learning experience This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience--for you and your students. Here's how: Improve Critical Thinking - Each chapter contains four critical thinking questions and two short essay questions that require the reader to apply key concepts. Engage Students - Extensive case examples keep students interested and help them see a connection between theory and practice. Explore Current Issues - Three new chapters have been added to reflect the most current knowledge in the field. Apply CSWE Core Competencies - The text integrates the 2008 CSWE EPAS, with critical thinking questions and practice tests to assess student understanding and development of competencies and practice behaviours. |
| questions to ask for therapy: The Gift Of Therapy (Revised And Updated Edition) Irvin D. Yalom, 2011-03-03 THE GIFT OF THERAPY is the culmination of master psychiatrist Dr Irvin Yalom's thirty-five years' work as a therapist, illustrating through real case studies how patients and therapists alike can get the most out of therapy. Presented as eighty-five 'tips' for 'beginner therapists', Yalom shares his own fresh approach and the insights he has gained while treating his patients. Personal, and sometimes provocative, Yalom makes some unorthodox suggestions, including: Let the patient matter to you; Acknowledge your errors; Create a new therapy for each patient; Make home visits; (Almost) never make decisions for a patient; and Freud was not always wrong. This is an entertaining, informative and insightful read for both beginners and more experienced therapists, patients, students and everyone with an interest in the subject. |
| questions to ask for therapy: Termination in Psychotherapy Anthony S. Joyce, 2007 A successful termination phase is a critically important component of psychotherapy of any orientation. The authors synthesize and evaluate the clinical, theoretical, and empirical literature on termination. They then offer their own Termination Phase Model designed to help psychotherapists understand and address the full range of both patient and therapist responses that must be considered as therapy winds down and the patient prepares for life without treatment. |
| questions to ask for therapy: Family Therapy Basics Mark Worden, 1999 Written for the beginning clinician, this brief introduction to family therapy provides a general perspective on systems and social construction, focusing on engagement, assessment, and change. Specific chapters discuss the first interview, setting boundaries, diagnosis and systems models, identifying family patterns, the resistance to change, techniques for promoting change, and termination. The emphasis throughout is on practical strategies rather than theory. Worden teaches at Fairfield University. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR. |
| questions to ask for therapy: Internships in Psychology Carol Williams-Nickelson, Mitchell J. Prinstein, 2005-01-01 Designed specifically for doctoral-level psychology graduate students, this volume will act as a personal mentor with step-by-step instructions to land an internship placement. This resource is just one of several services provided for students by the American Psychological Association of Graduate Students. |
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Intake Checklist - Between Sessions
Intake Checklist. During an intake session with a new client, a therapist will typically ask a series of questions to gather essential information and gain a beter understanding of the client's needs, concerns, and background.
Best Questions Therapists & Counselors Ask Clients - Social Work …
There are two main types of questions to ask clients in therapy: • Closed-ended: Are you feeling better today? (client can give a yes/no answer) • Open-ended: How are you feeling today? (invites client to elaborate more) It’s up to the therapist to recognize and best determine when to use open and closed questions in therapy.
3. What happens in your first session with your therapist
you are looking for therapy; what you want to achieve from the therapy, and agreeing how you and your therapist are going to work together. Your therapist will probably ask you a number of questions to help you decide whether you will both be comfortable working together and to check that you can be offered the most appropriate support.
3 questions to ask as you start therapy - Getselfhelp.co.uk
3 questions to ask as you start therapy. Starting therapy can seem daunting. By asking yourself the following questions you can assess with your therapist whether you are ready to take this important step forward. Mark your answers on the scales below. On a scale of 0 to 100: 1. How much of a negative effect has my problem had on my life?
TWENTY QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU CHALLENGE NEGATIVE …
Am I asking questions that have no answers? Questions like “How can I undo the past?” “Why aren’t I different?”, “What is the meaning of life?”, “Why does this always happen to me?”, “Why is life so unfair?” Brooding over questions like these is a guaranteed way to depress yourself.
5 Powerful Questions for Defusion - Actmindfully
5 Powerful Questions for Defusion. Adapt and modify these 5 questions to suit your way of speaking and your clients. There are numerous possible variations ... Instead of ‘hooked’: caught up, fused, lost in, pushed around by, dominated by, etc. Instead of ‘mind’: brain.
Questions To Ask A Therapist - Orchid House Counseling
Here is a list of questions that you can ask a therapist as you’re looking for the right fit. Ask potential therapists if they will schedule a consultation with you (not a “first session”) to discuss the questions that you select from this list.
a Therapist Choosing Helpful Questions to Ask When - UNC School of Medicine
Questions to Ask Yourself 1. Do we seem to agree on the purpose and goals of therapy? 2. Do we seem to agree on the methods they will use to help me reach my goals? 3. Did they understand my questions, or did I feel like I needed to over-explain myself? 4. Did I feel comfortable while speaking to the therapist? 5. Did they answer my questions ...
THE ART OF ASKING GREAT EXPLORATIVE QUESTIONS
THE ART OF ASKING GREAT EXPLORATIVE QUESTIONS 1. Create a safe space to be vulnerable, open up & share - Do your own personal work that allows you to process your feelings, so you can talk to your children from a calm, centered and more grounded place. Without this, creating deep and open connection is difficult if not impossible.
NITIAL ESSION OLUTION-FOCUSED - Between Sessions
Solution-Focused Therapy has a very specific format for asking questions that keep the client focused on the present and the future. Questions about the past are primarily a means of gathering information about the client and showing the therapist’s empathy. Solution-focused questions are intended to: • help clients define problems.
Basic Counseling Skills III Open and Closed Questions - Miracle …
Basic Counseling Skills III – Open and Closed Questions Asking the right question is at the heart of effective communication. By using the right questions in a particular situation, you can gather better information, learn more, build stronger relationships, and help others to learn, too.
Exploring Your Inner Parts: An Internal Family Systems Worksheet
The parts can be organized and interact in various ways, some mes causing internal conflicts and distress. The goal of IFS therapy is to help individuals establish a harmonious rela onship among their parts, promo ng self-leadership and healing. IFS Therapy has four goals, to:
Strengths Discussion Questions - Therapist Aid
Strengths Discussion Questions. Although some of our strengths are obvious to us, others go unnoticed. You can often spot your “invisible” strengths by noticing the things that energize you.
Solution-Focused Scaling Questions - PatientPop
This exercise will help clients improve their lives using solution-focused scaling questions assessing four domains: success scaling, motivation scaling, independence scaling, and confidence scaling.
Circular Questioning: An Introductory Guide* - Will Hall
This paper examines a two factor model of questioning which aims to help therapists to broaden the family’s focus when it is too narrow, and narrow the focus when it is too general. It is particularly useful as a framework for family therapy students attempting to construct their own circular questions.
TERMINATION SESSION QUESTIONS AND GUIDELINES - Between …
This form is designed to be used as a guide during the last session, to end the therapy in the most constructive way possible. Research indicates that most clients have positive feelings during the termination session, which can include a sense of accomplishment, independence, calmness, and personal insight.
Introduction To Psychodynamic Counselling Assessment Questionnaire Exercise
This is a guide to help you with ideas and questions to ask your colleague. You do not have to rigidly follow it. Please respect each other’s privacy with confidentiality. Do not say anything you do not want to say. Listen to how the person responds to the questions in terms of mood, clarity, & emotion. Only general feedback will be requested.
Body Image Discussion Questions - Therapist Aid
discussion questions. Body image is how you think and feel about your appearance, and how you feel in your own skin. A person can have a healthy or unhealthy body image, regardless of how they look. Developing a healthy body image contributes to self-esteem and wellbeing.
Re-authoring: Some answers to commonly asked questions - The …
1. What are re-authoring conversations? When someone comes to see a therapist it is often because terrible and/or complex circumstances have given rise to highly negative conclusions about themselves.
Boundaries Discussion Questions - Therapist Aid
Discussion Questions. Personal boundaries are the rules and limits you set within relationships. They tell you. what’s okay, and what’s not okay, in a relationship. Think about two people in your life, and describe the boundaries you have with each one.
Intake Checklist - Between Sessions
Intake Checklist. During an intake session with a new client, a therapist will typically ask a series of questions to gather essential information and gain a beter understanding of the client's needs, …
Best Questions Therapists & Counselors Ask Clients - Social Work …
There are two main types of questions to ask clients in therapy: • Closed-ended: Are you feeling better today? (client can give a yes/no answer) • Open-ended: How are you feeling today? …
3. What happens in your first session with your therapist
you are looking for therapy; what you want to achieve from the therapy, and agreeing how you and your therapist are going to work together. Your therapist will probably ask you a number of …
3 questions to ask as you start therapy - Getselfhelp.co.uk
3 questions to ask as you start therapy. Starting therapy can seem daunting. By asking yourself the following questions you can assess with your therapist whether you are ready to take this …
TWENTY QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU CHALLENGE NEGATIVE …
Am I asking questions that have no answers? Questions like “How can I undo the past?” “Why aren’t I different?”, “What is the meaning of life?”, “Why does this always happen to me?”, “Why is life …
5 Powerful Questions for Defusion - Actmindfully
5 Powerful Questions for Defusion. Adapt and modify these 5 questions to suit your way of speaking and your clients. There are numerous possible variations ... Instead of ‘hooked’: caught up, …
Questions To Ask A Therapist - Orchid House Counseling
Here is a list of questions that you can ask a therapist as you’re looking for the right fit. Ask potential therapists if they will schedule a consultation with you (not a “first session”) to discuss …
a Therapist Choosing Helpful Questions to Ask When - UNC School of Medicine
Questions to Ask Yourself 1. Do we seem to agree on the purpose and goals of therapy? 2. Do we seem to agree on the methods they will use to help me reach my goals? 3. Did they understand …
THE ART OF ASKING GREAT EXPLORATIVE QUESTIONS
THE ART OF ASKING GREAT EXPLORATIVE QUESTIONS 1. Create a safe space to be vulnerable, open up & share - Do your own personal work that allows you to process your feelings, so you …
NITIAL ESSION OLUTION-FOCUSED - Between Sessions
Solution-Focused Therapy has a very specific format for asking questions that keep the client focused on the present and the future. Questions about the past are primarily a means of …
Basic Counseling Skills III Open and Closed Questions - Miracle …
Basic Counseling Skills III – Open and Closed Questions Asking the right question is at the heart of effective communication. By using the right questions in a particular situation, you can gather …
Exploring Your Inner Parts: An Internal Family Systems Worksheet
The parts can be organized and interact in various ways, some mes causing internal conflicts and distress. The goal of IFS therapy is to help individuals establish a harmonious rela onship among …
Strengths Discussion Questions - Therapist Aid
Strengths Discussion Questions. Although some of our strengths are obvious to us, others go unnoticed. You can often spot your “invisible” strengths by noticing the things that energize you.
Solution-Focused Scaling Questions - PatientPop
This exercise will help clients improve their lives using solution-focused scaling questions assessing four domains: success scaling, motivation scaling, independence scaling, and confidence scaling.
Circular Questioning: An Introductory Guide* - Will Hall
This paper examines a two factor model of questioning which aims to help therapists to broaden the family’s focus when it is too narrow, and narrow the focus when it is too general. It is particularly …
TERMINATION SESSION QUESTIONS AND GUIDELINES
This form is designed to be used as a guide during the last session, to end the therapy in the most constructive way possible. Research indicates that most clients have positive feelings during the …
Introduction To Psychodynamic Counselling Assessment Questionnaire Exercise
This is a guide to help you with ideas and questions to ask your colleague. You do not have to rigidly follow it. Please respect each other’s privacy with confidentiality. Do not say anything you do not …
Body Image Discussion Questions - Therapist Aid
discussion questions. Body image is how you think and feel about your appearance, and how you feel in your own skin. A person can have a healthy or unhealthy body image, regardless of how …
Re-authoring: Some answers to commonly asked questions - The …
1. What are re-authoring conversations? When someone comes to see a therapist it is often because terrible and/or complex circumstances have given rise to highly negative conclusions about …
Boundaries Discussion Questions - Therapist Aid
Discussion Questions. Personal boundaries are the rules and limits you set within relationships. They tell you. what’s okay, and what’s not okay, in a relationship. Think about two people in your …
