{"product_id":"setting-out-the-importance-of-the-beginning-in-psychotherapy-and-counselling-9781583919347","title":"Setting Out: The Importance of the Beginning in Psychotherapy and Counselling","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe nature and the outcome of therapy are always to some extent determined by the way the therapist decides to conduct the initial session. In \u003cem\u003eSetting Out\u003c\/em\u003e Lesley Murdin and Meg Errington explore the issues surrounding this subject, providing valuable insights into the significance of beginnings in psychotherapy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book deals with practical issues for the therapist, such as the responsibility for the unfolding of the therapeutic relationship. It also addresses ethical and technical debates over how much should be said at the initial meeting, and how the beginning can determine the outcome. Subjects covered include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e*The birth of a narrative self \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e*Diagnosis: should we even begin? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e*Expectations: the birth of pattern recognition \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e*Transference: the birth of the problem of reality \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIllustrated throughout with case vignettes, this exploration of the crucial issue of how to manage beginnings will be prove an invaluable resource for students of counselling and psychotherapy as well as experienced practitioners. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the Beginning There Was the Word. The Birth of a Narrative Self. Diagnosis: Should We Even Begin? Contracting: How Do We Mean to Go On? Expectations: The Birth of Pattern Recognition. Transference: The Birth of the Problem of Reality. The Therapeutic Alliance: Perhaps We Can Work Together. Counter Transference: Love at First Sight. Bad Sperm: Rediscovery of a Better Beginning.","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52091049640279,"sku":"9781583919347","price":99.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781583919347.jpg?v=1762274064","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/setting-out-the-importance-of-the-beginning-in-psychotherapy-and-counselling-9781583919347","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}