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Taylor & Francis Countertransference In Chemical Dependency Counseling by Forrest
Understand countertransference phenomena to become a more effective therapist!This is the first book to examine the various roles of countertransference in chemical dependency counseling. It breaks new ground in its examination of the emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and interpersonal responses of chemical dependency counselors to their substance abusing/chemically dependent clients. Countertransference in Chemical Dependency Counseling will help you become more effective in your treatment relationships by developing better skills to understand, resolve, and manage countertransference. A user-friendly table at the beginning of the book facilitates a better understanding of your feelings about your clients and shows how various client behaviors typically affect the therapist's mindset.In Countertransference in Chemical Dependency Counseling you will find:
definitions and historical perspectives of countertransference