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Book SynopsisMaking psychotherapy count from the start.
Trade Review"In today's fast-paced, results-driven world, a lot rides on the success of the first therapy session. Robert Taibbi's absorbing book, The Art of the First Session, shows therapists how to make the first session a success using a skills-based, goal-oriented approach. The book is filled with realistic case studies and solid, pragmatic advice to help any therapist feel more confident and secure about creating a meaningful start to the therapeutic process." -- Lynn Grodzki, LCSW, MCC, author of Building Your Ideal Private Practice, 2nd Edition "In beginning a therapeutic relationship, having the right diagnosis and an effective treatment approach can mean next to nothing if you fail to connect with the patient. Conquering this challenge is the focus of The Art of the First Session, a concise, easy-to-read guide to the delicate task of forming a sound alliance with clients from day one. It's a terrific read, and offers solid, essential advice-for newcomers and old hands alike-on how to triumph in the healing professions." -- James Morrison, MD, Affiliate Professor of Psychiatry, Oregon Health & Science University
