How can therapists practice so differently yet achieve similar results? Using the stories of colleagues as well as his own rich experience, Jeffrey Kottler identifies the traits of an effective therapist’s repertoire. This is a book for therapists and clients alike who are struggling to understand the diversity of the therapeutic process. (234 pages)
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Compassionate Therapy:Working with Difficult Clients
How does a therapist handle a manipulative or controlling client? How can one overcome intense hostility in an uncooperative client? Arguing that therapeutic conflict can be a constructive force, this book shows how therapists can use the struggle to examine their own abilities, deepen their compassion and develop flexibility. (260 pp.)
The Imperfect Therapist
The authors discuss the fears about professional effectiveness, treatment outcomes, and legal risks and then outline the defenses – such as denial of failure, overwork, isolation and substance abuse – that therapists often use to avoid facing their vulnerabilities. They offer advice for handling anxieties and enhancing personal and professional growth. (200 pages)
