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Master Therapists: Exploring Expertise in Therapy and Counseling
Thomas M. Skovholt, University of Minnesota
Len Jennings, University of St. Thomas

ISBN-10: 0205335063
ISBN-13: 9780205335060

Publisher: Merrill
Copyright: 2004
Format: Paper; 240 pp
Published: 06/27/2003
Status: Out of Stock

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In this book the authors paint an elaborate portrait of expert or “master” therapists.

The book contains extensive qualitative research from three doctoral dissertations and an additional research study conducted over a seven-year period on the same ten master therapists. This intensive research project on master therapists, those considered the “best of the best” by their colleagues is the most extensive research on high-level functioning of mental health professionals ever done.

Research on experienced, let alone expert, therapists and counselors is extremely rare. Therapists and counselors can use the insights gained from this book as potential guidelines for use in their own professional development. Training programs can adopt this book in an effort to develop desirable characteristics in their trainees. Potential consumers of therapy and counseling may be better able to select a therapist with these desirable qualities.

Four intensive research studies on the same ten master therapists. The findings provide the most comprehensive, research-based exploration of highly functioning therapists to date.

Synthesis of these four studies—a breakdown and exploration of the most important characteristics of master therapists.

In-depth literature review on expertise in general, and therapist expertise in particular.

Written in an accessible yet scholarly style. Reviewers say the book “reads like a novel...I couldn't put it down...while the book covers a lot of research it is an easy read.”

Dedication.

List of Tables and Figures.

Foreword.

Preface. Searching for Mastery.

1. A Brief History of Expertise.

2. Expertise in Therapy and Counseling.

3. The Cognitive, Emotional, and Relational Characteristics of Master Therapists.

4. Master Therapists Construction of the Therapy Relationship.

5. Emotional Wellness and Professional Resiliency of Master Therapists.

6. Ethical Values of Master Therapists.

7. Portrait of the Master Therapist: The Highly Functioning Self.

8. Qualitative Research Methodologies.

Respondents: Sample Selection.

Jennings and Skovholt's Methodology (Chapter 3).

Sullivan, Skovholt, and Jennings's Methodology (Chapter 4).

Mullenbach and Skovholt's Methodology (Chapter 5).

Jennings, Sovereign, Bottorff, and Mussell's Methodology (Chapter 6).

Appendix A.

Interview with Master Therapist #1 (Len Jennings).

Interview with Master Therapist #2 (Michael Sullivan).

Interview with Master Therapist #3 (Mary Mullenbach).

Index.

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Prepublication Reviews for Master Therapists�

This is a scholarly book that reads like a novel! Students will love this text. It will be required reading in my counseling skills courses in the future.

Camille De Belle, Ph.D.
Oklahoma State University

Master Therapists concludes the elusive pursuit and characterization of therapeutic expertise. A sensitive, inspiring, and captivating portrait of how effective psychotherapists conduct their lives and therapy.

John Norcross, Ph.D.
University of Scranton

When I started reading this book, I really became immersed in it. I couldn�t put it down—which I can�t say about many professional oriented texts!! Reading it was like going on a treasure hunt.

Nancy Nishimura, Ph.D.
University of Memphis

This book provides food for thought that will undoubtedly stimulate engaging debates about the ingredients that make up psychotherapeutic excellence.

Arnold Lazarus, Ph.D.,
Emeritus, Rutgers University

I found Master Therapists to be eloquently written and personally inspiring. It is the culmination of a qualitative research project of immense breadth and depth. There is an effortless grace and flow to this book. The book is compelling not only in its substance but also in its warm, sensitive and elegant style.

John Dagley, Ph.D.
Auburn University

This fascinating book addresses the intriguing question of how one moves from being a person who wants to help others to becoming a professional who effectively can. The insights contained here will not only be of interest to beginning therapists involved in their clinical training, but also to therapists who have evolved professionally over the course of their careers.

Marvin Goldfried, Ph.D.
State University of New York—Stony Brook

I really liked the book. I personally would not change a thing about the text. The content is well-organized, coherently developed and presented. The writing style is engaging and comfortable, and while the text covers a lot of research it is an “easy” read.

Carl Wyatt, Ph.D.
Southwest Texas State University

A very important book. This book takes the mystery out of mastery. Skovholt and Jennings delineate the core conditions of the master therapist practitioners. This book doesn't just talk about therapy and counseling but rather offers an insider's view.

Jon Carlson, Ph.D
Governors State University

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