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Improving Therapeutic Communication : A Guide for Developing Effective Techniques
Improving Therapeutic Communication A Guide for Developing Effective Techniques Author:D. Corydon Hammond, John D. Hepworth, Veon G. Smith Throughout the book, the authors focus on the basic skills that facilitate communications in therapy (empathy, respect, authenticity, relating in the here-and-now, and confrontation) and explore specific methods of using them. These skills--which research shows are crucial to effective therapy--enable therapists and counselors to
Empat... more »hize in a caring way with the feelings of clients
Become receptive to clients in a warm, respectful, and nonjudgmental way
Constructively share feelings with clients in a natural, open manner