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Therapeutic Presence: A Mindful Approach to Effective Therapy Hardcover – 15 December 2011

by Shari M. Geller (Author), Leslie S. Greenberg (Author)
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The therapeutic relationship is essential to positive outcomes of psychotherapy. In this book, Shari Geller and Leslie Greenberg argue that therapeutic presence is the fundamental underlying quality of the therapeutic relationship and, hence, effective therapy. Therapeutic presence is the state of having one's whole self in the encounter with a client by being completely in the moment on a multiplicity of levels-physically, emotionally, cognitively, and spiritually. Present therapists become aware of both their own experience and that of their client through bodily sensations and emotions, and this awareness helps them to connect deeply with the client. Therapeutic presence is not a replacement for technique, but rather a foundational therapeutic stance that supports deep listening and understanding of the client in the moment. Geller and Greenberg present their empirically based model of therapeutic presence that integrates three aspects of the concept: how present therapists prepare for presence both pre-session and in general life, what activities therapists engage in when being therapeutically present, and what in-session presence feels like. The authors also provide a therapeutic presence theory of relationship based on research and clinical wisdom. Importantly, because presence is a learnable state that can be cultivated with practice and commitment, the authors infuse the book with practical, experiential exercises for cultivating presence.
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  1. ISBN-10
    1433810603
  2. ISBN-13
    978-1433810602
  3. Edition
    1st
  4. Publisher
    AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
  5. Publication date
    15 December 2011
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    18.42 x 2.54 x 26.04 cm
  8. Print length
    272 pages
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION; 1st edition (15 December 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1433810603
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1433810602
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 18.42 x 2.54 x 26.04 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
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Lisa
5.0 out of 5 stars Eye opening to a true healing environment
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This book was purchased for my masters degree program for the healing presence class. I enjoyed this book and will still reference this in the future even after I finish my degree program as it will apply directly to health and wellness coaching. Very valuable lessons on how listening to patients, crest mutual respect goes a long way to enabling a true healing environment. Great read.
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University required text
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Useful reference tool, well written.
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5.0 out of 5 stars integrates new aspects on EFT
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integrates new aspects on EFT
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3.0 out of 5 stars Refelctive and Helpful
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It was a good read but redundant throughout the books - repetitive with content but reinforced the importance of being present with the client with helpful resources to apply to a clinical setting.
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