ABSTRACT

Psychotherapy is an increasingly stressful profession. Yet therapists spend most of their time helping clients deal with their stress, not caring for their own. This book is designed as a tool for the experienced counselor, junior therapist, and graduate student, as the issues confronted and discussed herein are relevant to anyone in the field, regardless of experience or expertise. Dr. Weiss has written a book in an easy, conversational tone, filled with concrete examples and blending research findings, clinical experience and theoretical approaches into practical suggestions and sound advice.

The book is divided into three parts, discussing therapist concerns and questions that are continually raised, and providing practical tools based on clinical experience and research findings. It will be useful to all mental health professionals who have felt the strain of their practice.

chapter 1|3 pages

Visualize the Life You Want and DO IT!

chapter 3|2 pages

Hire Yourself as Your Life Manager

chapter 6|6 pages

Do What You Love, the Money Will Follow

chapter 7|6 pages

Get a Life

chapter 9|5 pages

Diversify, Diversify, Diversify

chapter 10|10 pages

Simplify, Simplify, Simplify

chapter 11|4 pages

Eliminate Managed Care

chapter 12|10 pages

Learn To Set Limits

chapter 13|2 pages

Clinician, Know Thyself

chapter 14|6 pages

Take Time To Sharpen the Saw

chapter 15|6 pages

Learn To Recognize and Avoid Burnout

chapter 16|8 pages

Listen to Your Body’s Signals

chapter 17|6 pages

Get Some Personal Therapy

chapter 18|8 pages

Talk to Your Colleagues

chapter 19|7 pages

Get Out of the Overresponsibility Trap

chapter 20|14 pages

Keep a Healthy Distance

chapter 21|7 pages

Learn To Deal with Uncertainty

chapter 22|7 pages

Remember Your Calling