Inspiration for the Weary Therapist : A Practical Clinical Companion

__Inspiration for the Weary Therapist__ is a companion for the modern practitioner. Addressing a diverse audience and written by a master clinician and supervisor, __Inspiration for the Weary Therapist__ helps modern therapists traverse the complicated landscape of practicing therapy in the age of COVID-19. Instead of a heavy, theoretical approach that can leave the already exhausted therapist feeling more overwhelmed, __Inspiration for the Weary Therapist__ guides readers through challenging professional situations, soothes them during upsetting clinical moments, and encourages them to keep going during changing times. Rather than teaching mental health professionals how to practice, this book helps them believe in themselves again and reconnect with their confidence as clinicians through increased self-compassion and personal growth. This practical and helpful guide is essential reading for all mental health practitioners who are searching for inspiration and motivation and who want to reconnect to what it means to be a therapist. Cover Half Title Endorsements Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Contents Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Practicing During Uncertain Times 2. Real Self-Care: How to Avoid Burnout 3. Empowering Through Love: How to Impart Strength to Our Clients 4. How to Go with the Flow 5. Are You a Therapist or a Pineapple? Don’t Just Do Something, Sit There 6. When Your Client Ghosts You: How to Keep Clients 7. Caring for Your Clients While Taking Notes 8. The Ins and Outs of Transference 9. Addressing Dimensions of Culture in Couples Counseling 10. Starting and Stopping Who We Are: How to Be Yourself as a Therapist 11. How Does That Make You Feel? Please Don’t Ask That 12. Naming Your Shadow and Grappling with the Unknown 13. Putting Thoughts into Words: How Finding Your Voice Helps with Clinical Confidence 14. The Untaught Lessons of Professional Identity 15. A Word of Advice: Don’t Give Advice 16. How Much Is a Session Worth? 17. Attention, Merging, and Guilt: How to Stay Balanced as a Therapist 18. Anxiety Is Like a Hand without Fingers 19. Therapy Posture: How to Orient Yourself in Session 20. Permission to Be Weird: The Cure for the Weary Therapist 21. Accessing Your Higher Wisdom Conclusion Index "Inspiration for the Weary Therapist is a companion for the modern practitioner. Addressing a diverse audience, and written by a master clinician and supervisor, Inspiration for the Weary Therapist helps modern therapists traverse the complicated landscape of practicing therapy in the age of Covid-19. Instead of a heavy, theoretical approach that can leave the already exhausted therapist feeling more overwhelmed, Inspiration for the Weary Therapist guides readers through challenging professional situations, soothes them during upsetting clinical moments, and encourages them to keep going during changing times. Rather than teaching mental health professionals how to practice, this book helps them believe in themselves again and reconnect with their confidence as clinicians through increased self-compassion and personal growth. This practical and helpful guide is essential reading for all mental health practitioners who are searching for inspiration and motivation and who want to reconnect to what it means to be a therapist"-- Provided by publisher.