On Training To Be A Therapist: The Long and Winding Road to Qualification by Joh

Description: On Training To Be A Therapist by John Karter Explores the professional and personal difficulties, anxieties, emotions and pitfalls that students of psychotherapy and counselling face. This book is suitable for psychotherapy and counselling students, and also for qualified practitioners, tutors and supervisors looking for a different perspective. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "It is rare for a book to tackle the range of problems and difficulties counsellor training involves in such a comprehensive manner, it is rarer still for the style of writing to engage the reader as this book manages to do... I wish this book had been available when I was a student." Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal"How do I get through this?" is one of the questions that counselling and psychotherapy students most often ask themselves: John Karter has answered this and many other fundamental questions in his book.Undoubtedly there are many pressures upon students but the process can and should be an enjoyable. Written from a "students-eye view" this book explores the professional and personal difficulties that may be encountered and offers practical advice on how to avoid problems where possible and overcome them when necessary. From start to finish, the pitfalls are highlighted in order that students can seek help when and where it is needed. The benefits and joys are also emphasized in order to show that "the long and winding road" does have an end and that beyond it there are new horizons.On Training to be a Therapist has been designed for use as a standard text on training courses at all levels. The book is exceptionally accessible and should sit on the bedside table of all counselling and psychotherapy students and the bookshelf of tutors and supervisors who need to remind themselves of how they may be of help to students. Notes Exploring the personal and professional difficulties that arise from psychotherapy training. Author Biography John Karter is a UKCP registered psychotherapist in private practice. He is also employed as a therapist for GamCare, the National Association for Gambling Care. As well as his psychotherapy qualifications, he has a degree in law. Before training as a psychotherapist, Karter was a sports writer for many years for The Times, The Sunday Times and The Independent. He has had two sporting biographies - Lester - Return Of A Legend and Frankie Dettori - The Illustrated Biography - published by Hodder Headline. He wrote a monthly column for the now defunct journal, The Psychotherapy Review, on which this book is loosely based. He has two sons, and lives in Kingston in Surrey. Table of Contents Foreword by Michael JacobsIntroductionFacing up to mission impossibleA change for the better?The art of survival on the long and winding roadThe dangers in playing it by the bookSuper-vision syndrome and how to avoid itCautionslow go area aheadUp close and personalThe bitter-sweet taste of freedomBibliographyIndex. Review "As course director of the Diploma in Counseling at Birkbeck College, I am frequently fielding enquiries from prospective students eager to embark on a career in counseling and often recommend this book so that they are better prepared for the harsh realities of training, then working, as a counselor.I wish this book had been available when I was a student." - Clive Carswell Review Quote "I would highly recommend this to a very informative and honest account of a road which I belive is well worth travelling and which students past and present will identify with." - Ruth Lipman Details ISBN0335210015 Author John Karter Short Title ON TRAINING TO BE A THERAPIST Publisher Open University Press Language English ISBN-10 0335210015 ISBN-13 9780335210015 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2002 Imprint Open University Press Subtitle The Long and Winding Road to Qualification Place of Publication Milton Keynes Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations bibliography, index Edition 1st Birth 1945 Series UK Higher Education OUP Humanities & Social Sciences Counselling and Psychotherapy DOI 10.1604/9780335210015 UK Release Date 2002-10-16 AU Release Date 2002-10-16 NZ Release Date 2002-10-16 Pages 176 Publication Date 2002-10-16 DEWEY 616.8914071 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:1687275;

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