VADEMECUM OF A PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Discover the world of psychotherapy with this practical vademecum, created especially for beginning therapists. This book is a compendium of knowledge that will help you avoid basic mistakes and pitfalls in clinical work. Gain confidence and effective tools for working with patients.

• Practical tips: Learn how to avoid common mistakes in clinical work.
• Examples from practice: See how the author uses his knowledge in real situations.
• Comprehensive approach: Understanding individual, family and group therapy.
• For everyone: Useful for psychotherapists, psychologists and social workers.
• Increasing confidence: Feel more confident in your role as a therapist.
• Effective tools: Gain practical tools for working with patients.

The "Vademecum of a Psychotherapist" is not just a textbook, but above all a practical guide that will help you develop your therapeutic skills. The author shares his rich experience, offering concrete advice and tips that you can immediately apply in your work. This book is ideal for psychology students, beginning psychotherapists, and experienced practitioners who want to refresh their knowledge.

The publication is not a typical textbook. The title reflects its character well - it is a book that will provide beginning psychotherapists with practical advice and tips on how to avoid basic mistakes and pitfalls in clinical work. The notes mainly concern individual therapy, but may be useful for family and group therapists, clinical psychologists and social workers. The content of the book is enriched by examples from the author's practice. Year of publication: 2008, cover: paperback, format: 205x140 mm, publisher: PZWL. The book has 158 pages.

The book covers a wide range of topics, from therapeutic attitude and therapeutic alliance, through the first diagnostic meeting and interview, to setting the goal of therapy and the contract. The author also discusses issues such as transference, countertransference and resistance, defense mechanisms, crisis intervention, post-traumatic stress disorder, psychotherapy with children and immigrants, psychosomatic disorders and the problem of suicide. It is a comprehensive compendium of knowledge that every psychotherapist should have on hand.