Alfred J. Malinowski

Self-Care for the Mental Health Practitioner

The Theory, Research, and Practice of Preventing and Addressing the Occupational Hazards of the Profession

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Produktbeschreibung

Dr. Alfred J. Malinowski explores the importance of self-care in the field of psychotherapy in this authoritative book. He examines the role of the therapist, how the nature of the profession can lead to decreased psychological well-being, and discusses self-care strategies and techniques to help practitioners maintain psychological health.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 208
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. September 2014
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 226mm x 150mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 302g
• ISBN-13: 9781849059923
• ISBN-10: 1849059926
• Artikelnr.: 40888997

Autorenporträt

Alfred J. Malinowski, Ph.D., is a psychotherapist who diagnoses and treats individuals who suffer from mental disorders. His specialty is in treating children and adolescents. He earned a PhD in Psychology from Capella University located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and a Master's Degree in Counseling from Global University in Springfield, Missouri. Recently, he has earned his certification as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) by the International Association of Trauma Professionals (IATP). He works as a consultant at a Mental Health Outpatient Clinic located in Pottstown, Pennsylvania (USA).

Inhaltsangabe

Preface. Part I. Introduction to a Demanding Field. 1. Why Self-Care. 2.
The Therapist's Profession. 3. The Therapist's Duties and Roles. Part II.
Hazards of the Profession. 4. General Stressors Associated with the
Profession. 5. Job Burnout. 6. Secondary Traumatization Stress Syndrome.
Part III. Self-Care Dimensions. 7. The Psychological Dimension. 8. The
Spiritual Dimension. 9. The Physical Dimension. 10. The Social Dimension.
Part IV. What's Next? 11. Awareness through Education. References. Index.