Synopsis
A to-the-point, practically written guide that teaches tangible, stress-reducing techniques for dealing with psychological resistance in counseling and therapy. A no-nonsense theory of psychological resistance is presented that empowers mental health professionals for dealing with their most difficult clients. This is followed by hundreds of down-to-earth techniques and ideas to prevent and resolve resistance in therapy. Some of the many topics discussed include:
- empowering ways to conceptualize resistance,
- errors therapist make that create resistance,
- basic principles for dealing with resistance,
- how to use the inherent power of language to create movement,
- the fundamental problems of over-questioning,
- managing "I don t know" and "Yes, but..." responses,
- dealing with silence,
- responding to challenges from clients,
- and practical approaches to goal creation.
A valuable resource that both the working professional and student will turn to when seeking realistic, pragmatic ideas and strategies for overcoming stagnation and creating therapeutic movement. Written for the frontline professional working in today s high pressure mental health environment, the book is indexed and designed for quick access to ideas and approaches.
About the Author
Clifton Mitchell, Ph.D. is an international clinical trainer with over 30 years experience teaching mental health professionals cutting-edge approaches for managing psychological resistance in therapy. In his trainings he delivers practical information in a uniquely entertaining, fast-paced style that is filled with humor and examples from his experience in mental health. As a keynote speaker he has also taught techniques for improving communications and creating change through the precise use of language at hundreds of mental health, business, and civic organizations.
Dr. Mitchell is also the author of Priming: Programming the Mind for Habit Change and Success where he explains how the mind works and how to get it working for you. In this book he presents his no-fluff, straight forward 4-Step formula for mental programming. Far beyond the mumbo jumbo world of affirmations and positive thinking, Dr. Mitchell presents a hard-core, scientifically-based system that teaches you how to recruit and partner with your subconscious to eliminate any habit and create success-advancing behaviors for life utilizing the most convenient and efficient method possible.
He is a contributing author in therapy books and published in numerous professional journals including the Psychotherapy Networker, Psychotherapy in Australia, Journal of Personality Assessment, Perceptual and Motor Skills, Psychology and Education, Journal of Psychological Type, The Professional School Counselor, Vistas, Counselor, The Sober World, and The Advocate. His ideas and writings have also been published in Men s Health Today and Barron s Financial Weekly.He is professor emeritus at East Tennessee State University where he was awarded the 2002 Teacher of the Year.
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