What Therapists Say and Why They Say It

by Bill McHenry

What Therapists Say and Why They Say It , Third Edition, is one of the most practical and flexible textbooks available to counseling students. The new edition includes more than one hundred techniques and more than a thousand specific therapeutic responses that elucidate not just why but also how to practice good therapy. Transcripts show students how to integrate and develop content during sessions, and practice exercises help learners develop, discuss, combine, and customize various approaches to working with clients. Specific additions have been added to address the use of technology in therapy, as well as basic core competencies expected for all therapists. "Stop and Reflect" sections have been introduced to chapters, along with guidance on the level of skill associated with each individual technique. Designed specifically for use as a main textbook, What Therapists Say and Why They Say It is also arranged to help students make clear connections between the skills they learn in pre-practicum, practicum, and internship with other courses in the curriculum―especially the eight core Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) areas.

Genres: Psychology, Counselling, Nonfiction

218 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2006

Reviews

[Kari Edge · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really helpful guide for students going into counseling, as well as new counselors. I especially appreciate the easy-to-digest formatting, and use of accessible language. Probably the most useful book I've read in the counseling program so far - I so appreciate the examples for each technique/skill.

[Patty Wood · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had three textbooks in my Advanced Clinical Skills course and all three were probably among the top best I've been assigned this whole program. I'll definitely re-visit this book again in the future.