Improving Therapeutic Communication: A Guide for Developing Effective Techniques

By D. Corydon Hammond, Dean H. Hepworth, Veon G. Smith

Book Overview

Throughout the book, the authors focus on the basic skills thatfacilitate communications in therapy (empathy, respect, authenticity, relating in the here-and-now, and confrontation) andexplore specific methods of using them. These skills--whichresearch shows are crucial to effective therapy--enable therapistsand counselors to * Empathize in a caring way with the feelings of clients * Become receptive to clients in a warm, respectful, andnonjudgmental way * Constructively share feelings with clients in a natural, openmanner * Therapeutically utilize moment-to-moment, here-and-nowinteraction * Make clients aware of their inconsistencies and discrepancieswithout arousing antagonism or defensiveness

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0787948063
• ISBN13: 9780787948061
• Release Date: April 2002
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 8.7"

Customer Reviews

Classic counseling text which is exceptionally practical

A classic in the field, this textbook focuses on practical skill development exercsies in learning how to communicate empathy and respect, and how to share one's own feelings sensitively but openly. It also emphasizes skills in working in the present moment and in confronting people without affronting them. Other chapters focus on destructive communication patterns to avoid and the process of counseling. A timeless book that is one of the most practical counseling books ever written.