Publication: November 13, 2024 | Publisher: The Politicized Practitioner™
Individual Psychotherapy Assessment and History-Taking with Adult Clients: A Guide for the Eclectic & Generalist Practitioner by Rahim Thawer provides a comprehensive, step-by-step approach to the assessment phase in psychotherapy, specifically designed for eclectic and generalist practitioners. This guide helps therapists gain a holistic view of clients, integrating diverse theoretical orientations to uncover underlying dynamics that shape each individual’s experiences.
This is an essential resource for therapists seeking a client-centered approach to assessments. The guide provides a thorough framework of assessment questions, with each set accompanied by explanations detailing the purpose of the questions, how they can be interpreted through different therapeutic modalities, and examples of how to document the responses. By integrating diverse techniques such as CBT, EFT, and psychoanalysis, this guide helps practitioners foster meaningful therapeutic conversations while respecting clients' pace and boundaries.
Inside, you'll find targeted assessment questions, structured case note examples, and clear explanations of how various therapeutic modalities—such as CBT, Gestalt, and psychoanalysis—can be used to address areas such as trauma history, relationship dynamics, substance use, and mental health systems. With sections covering key topics like coping strategies, medical concerns, and migration experiences, this book supports therapists in crafting a collaborative and sensitive assessment process.
A valuable resource for both new and seasoned therapists, this guide provides the tools needed to create person-centered assessments, encouraging clients to feel seen and empowered in their therapeutic journey.
Who it’s for: Clinicians conducting comprehensive adult assessments.
Publication: November 13, 2024 | Publisher: The Politicized Practitioner™
Individual Psychotherapy Assessment and History-Taking with Adult Clients: A Guide for the Eclectic & Generalist Practitioner by Rahim Thawer provides a comprehensive, step-by-step approach to the assessment phase in psychotherapy, specifically designed for eclectic and generalist practitioners. This guide helps therapists gain a holistic view of clients, integrating diverse theoretical orientations to uncover underlying dynamics that shape each individual’s experiences.
This is an essential resource for therapists seeking a client-centered approach to assessments. The guide provides a thorough framework of assessment questions, with each set accompanied by explanations detailing the purpose of the questions, how they can be interpreted through different therapeutic modalities, and examples of how to document the responses. By integrating diverse techniques such as CBT, EFT, and psychoanalysis, this guide helps practitioners foster meaningful therapeutic conversations while respecting clients' pace and boundaries.
Inside, you'll find targeted assessment questions, structured case note examples, and clear explanations of how various therapeutic modalities—such as CBT, Gestalt, and psychoanalysis—can be used to address areas such as trauma history, relationship dynamics, substance use, and mental health systems. With sections covering key topics like coping strategies, medical concerns, and migration experiences, this book supports therapists in crafting a collaborative and sensitive assessment process.
A valuable resource for both new and seasoned therapists, this guide provides the tools needed to create person-centered assessments, encouraging clients to feel seen and empowered in their therapeutic journey.
Who it’s for: Clinicians conducting comprehensive adult assessments.
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