Core Clinical Competencies in Counseling and Psychotherapy: Becoming a Highly Competent and Effective Therapist
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Core Clinical Competencies in Counseling and Psychotherapy addresses the core competencies common to the effective practice of all psychotherapeutic approaches and includes specific intervention competencies of the three major orientations.
This second edition emphasizes six core competencies common to the effective practice of all psychotherapeutic approaches. It includes the most commonly used intervention competencies of the cognitive-behavioral approaches—including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy—psychodynamic approaches, and systemic approaches. This highly readable and easily accessible book enhances the knowledge and skill base of clinicians—both novice and experienced. The second edition has been fully revised throughout and includes a new appendix featuring handouts and worksheets.
This book is essential to practicing clinicians and trainees in all mental health specialties, such as counseling, counseling psychology, clinical psychology, family therapy, social work, and psychiatry.
Book Format
Book
Department
College of Arts and Sciences
Publication Date
4-2025
Publisher
Shanghai Scientific & Technical Publishers
City
Shanghai, China
Edition
2nd ed.
Recommended Citation
Sperry, L., & Sperry, J. (2025). Core clinical competencies in counseling and psychotherapy: Becoming a highly competent and effective therapist (2nd ed.). Shanghai Scientific & Technical Publishers. (Original work published 2023)
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Mandarin Translation of Core Clinical Competencies in Counseling and Psychotherapy: Becoming a Highly Competent and Effective Therapist, originally published in 2023.