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Leaving It at the Office: A Guide to Psychotherapist SelfCare,New
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Mental health professionals provide better care to their clients when they care for themselves. This acclaimed highly practical guidenow revised and expanded with even more selfcare strategieshelps busy psychotherapists balance their personal and professional lives. The book presents 13 researchinformed selfcare strategies and offers concrete methods for integrating them into daily life. Featuring examples and insights from master therapists, every chapter concludes with a selfcare checklist. Infused with a positive message of selfrenewal and growth, the book shows clinicians how to leave distress at the office and tend actively to their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.New to This Edition*Chapter on mindfulness and selfcompassion.*Increased emphasis on simple, realtime selfcare activities.*New examples from additional master therapists and hundreds of workshop participants.*Uptodate research findings on therapist stress and resilience.*Discussions of competence constellations, building on selfcare strengths, moral stress, deliberate practice, presession preparation, journaling, and multiculturalism.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Leaving It at the Office'? A: The book focuses on self-care strategies for mental health professionals, emphasizing the importance of balancing personal and professional lives to provide better care to clients.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Leaving It at the Office' is John C. Norcross, a well-respected figure in the field of psychotherapy.
- Q: How many self-care strategies are presented in the book? A: The book presents 13 research-informed self-care strategies designed to help psychotherapists integrate self-care into their daily lives.
- Q: What new content is included in the second edition? A: The second edition includes a chapter on mindfulness and self-compassion, increased emphasis on real-time self-care activities, and updated research findings on therapist stress and resilience.
- Q: Is this book suitable for new therapists? A: Yes, 'Leaving It at the Office' is suitable for both new and experienced therapists seeking practical self-care strategies.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in paperback format and contains 276 pages.
- Q: Does the book include practical exercises? A: Yes, each chapter concludes with a self-care checklist and offers concrete methods for integrating self-care strategies into daily routines.
- Q: Is the book based on scientific research? A: Yes, the strategies presented in the book are informed by research and insights from master therapists.
- Q: What topics related to self-care does the book cover? A: The book covers various topics including mindfulness, multiculturalism, moral stress, and techniques like journaling and presession preparation.
- Q: When was 'Leaving It at the Office' published? A: The book was published on July 7, 2018.