Core Competencies in Counseling and Psychotherapy: Becoming a Highly Competent and Effective Therapist (Core Competencies in Psychotherapy Series)

__Core Competencies in Counseling and Psychotherapy__ addresses the core competencies common to the effective practice of all psychotherapeutic approaches and includes specific intervention competencies of the three major orientations. The book provides a research-based framework to aid clinicians in applying these competencies in their own practice. It begins by identifying and describing the core competencies and skills of expert therapists, then elaborates six core competencies and related supporting competencies and skill-sets. Instead of a review of psychotherapy theory and research or a cookbook of methods and techniques, __Core Competencies in Counseling and Psychotherapy__ is a highly readable and easily accessible book that can enhance the knowledge and skill base of clinicians – both novice and experienced – in all the mental health specialties. "Core Competencies provides the state of art knowledge in the rapidly changing field of psychotherapy. If you only read one professional book this year this is the one!"--Jon Carlson, PsyD, EdD, ABPP, Distinguished Professor, Governors State University