Description
Book SynopsisThis book provides a comprehensive, accessible and research-informed approach to personal development issues associated with the role of a counsellor, therapist or mental health practitioner. Written by leading authors in the field, the book is designed to help both trainees and experienced therapists to be more effective in their work with clients by:
- Deepening and consolidating their understanding of all aspects of personal and professional development
- Making use of their personal strengths, resources and life experience
- Drawing on colleagues, mentors and the wider professional community as sources of learning, support and inspiration.
The first part of the book explains the nature of the personal and professional development issues that are experienced by therapists. The second part provides a set of learning tasks that invite reflection on all aspects of therapist development.
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Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Part 1: Making sense of personal and professional development
What is personal development? Why is it important?
Methods for facilitating personal development
Theoretical and research perspectives
Professional development: maintaining and enhancing practical competence and career progression
Criteria for assessing the adequacy of personal and professional development
Part 2: Learning tasks for personal development
Reflecting on life experience
Personal development through participation in a learning group
Making sense: constructing a framework for understanding
Building a relationship repertoire
Developing a professional identity: putting it all together
References
Index
