Reflexivity in Therapeutic Practice by Fran Hedges

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Reflexivity in Therapeutic Practice by Fran Hedges

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Part of Basic Texts In Counselling And Psychotherapy series

Summary

This striking and innovative book explores the complex two-way processes involved in therapy. Its focus on reflexivity offers a stance and set of skills for understanding the conversations that take place in the counselling room. Rich with detailed case material, it draws on a wide literature in systemic and narrative theory.

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Reflexivity in Therapeutic Practice by Fran Hedges

Why do some therapeutic conversations go well but not others? We all have prejudices and assumptions which influence how we describe the world and how we conduct our conversations with others. Therapists' own narratives can sometimes impede, rather than facilitate, effective therapeutic processes, with far-reaching effects on clients' lives. This unique and important book describes how self-reflexive practices can lead to more ethically responsible, collaborative and life-enhancing conversations. Drawing on her many years' clinical experience, Fran Hedges explores self-reflexive practice in action, offering the reader a set of skills for assessing their own personal resources and stories and unpacking their professional belief systems. Each chapter: - Describes a single extended case study in psychotherapy as a source of analysis and illumination - Focuses on a particular theme, from the importance of language and emotion to the often-neglected significance of bodily responses - Interweaves theory with self-reflection to offer a compelling blend of critical, conceptual and personal material This stimulating, innovative and practical book will appeal to trainee counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists as well as experienced mental health practitioners and supervisors who are looking for ways to invigorate and enhance their practice.

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FRAN HEDGES is author of Introduction to Systemic Therapy with Individuals (2005). She was Head of Counselling at Roehampton University and, before that, Director at Kensington Consultation Centre (now KCC International) where she set up and taught on the Diploma in Individual Systemic Counselling and Psychotherapy.
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ISBN 13 9780230553088
ISBN 10 0230553087
Title Reflexivity in Therapeutic Practice
Author Fran Hedges
Series Basic Texts In Counselling And Psychotherapy
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 2010-03-11
Number of pages 184
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.