Core Clinical Competencies in Counseling and Psychotherapy

Becoming a Highly Competent and Effective Therapist

Len Sperry, Jon Sperry

• Publisher: Routledge
• Year: 2023
• eBook ISBN: 9781000830101
• Topic: Psychology
• Subtopic: Mental Health in Psychology
• Index: Psychology

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.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Endorsement Page
• Half Title
• Series Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Table of Contents
• Foreword
• Section I Introduction
• Section II Core Clinical Competency 1: Conceptual Foundations
• Section III Core Clinical Competency 2: Therapeutic Relationship
• Section IV Core Clinical Competency 3: Intervention Planning
• Section V Core Clinical Competency 4: Intervention Implementation
• Section VI Core Clinical Competency 5: Intervention Evaluation and Treatment
• Section VII Core Clinical Competency 6: Cultural and Ethical Sensitivity
• Section VIII Conclusion
• Index