Building Basic Therapeutic Skills: A Practical Guide for Current Mental Health Practice

"A valuable and essential textbook for mental health educatorssupervising practicum and internship students. I'll be using it asa textbook in my teaching at Ohio State University." --Daniel R.Merz, counselor educator, The Ohio State University

"Jeanne Heaton provides guidance to the student therapist with abook that demonstrates both her humanity and wisdom. Of all thoseskills that she promotes, perhaps the most impotant is her profoundrespect for the client." --Michael J. Lambert, professor ofpsychology, Brigham Young University and author of (Jeanne willprovide

"Jeanne Heaton does a masterful job of presenting the cummulativeeffects of the experience of a senior therapist into a clear andconcise volume. I expect this book not only to serve as a primerfor entry-level mental health professionals but to also be ofcontinued value as a desk reference for seasoned practitioners."--John M. Sell, Senior Vice President, Reedie & Co.

This clear, concise, and down-to-earth book offers a wealth ofknowledge, helpful examples, and practical suggestions regardingthe principles and practice of psychotherapy. It belongs in thelibrary, if not the hip pocket, of anyone who is studying to be atherapist or is just beginning to practice. This is the book I wishI had written. --Steven Jay Lynn, professor of psychology, StateUniversity of New York Binghamton

"In this environment of managed care and brief treatment, JeanneHeaton's book is a valuable resource for the student, beginningtherapist, or an excellent review for the experienced therapist. .. . It should be on the shelf of all those learning to becometherapists." --Barry G. Ginsberg, director, Center of RelationshipEnhancement