The Beginning Psychotherapist's Companion 3E

Jan Willer is a psychologist, author, and educator. As a former psychology internship training director, she has lectured, taught, and published on mental health training. She has an independent practice in Chicago, Illinois.

SECTION 1: YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
1.You, A Mental Health Professional
2.Common Feelings
3. Psychotherapist Well-Being
SECTION 2: UNDERSTANDING KEY RELATIONSHIPS
4. Our Differences from Our Clients
6. The Therapeutic Frame
7. Confidentiality
8. Informed Consent
SECTION 4: BOUNDARIES IN THE SESSION AND ONLINE9. Boundary Crossings, Boundary Violations, and Multiple Relationship
10. Boundary Considerations
11. Psychotherapist Self-Disclosure
12. Your Online Presence, Behavior, and Boundaries
SECTION 5: COMMUNICATIONS, DATA SECURITY, AND DOCUMENTATION
13. Clinical Electronic Communications and Data Security
14. Professional Phone Contacts and the Initial Phone Call
15. Effective Documentation
SECTION 6: MEETING AND ASSESSING THE CLIENT
16. Making Clinical Observations
17. Making a Diagnosis
18. The First Session: Preparation, Tasks, and Structure
SECTION 7: MAKING EFFECTIVE REFERRALS
19. Psychotropic Medication: Referrals and Adherence
20. Health-Related Referrals
21. Mental Health Settings, Treatments, and Referrals
22. Substance Misuse Disorders: Treatments and Referrals
23. Behavioral Health Emergencies
SECTION 8: YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REVISITED
24. Your Growth