How to succeed in therapy : navigating the pitfalls on the path to wellness /

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Seeking therapy is among the most important mental health decisions a person will make and, yet, many clients are poorly prepared for what lays ahead. Here, Jared Scherz outlines the process for seeking therapy, from finding the right therapist and approach, to navigating the insurance and billing s...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Scherz, Jared
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Lanham : Rowman and Littlefield, [2015]
Temas:
Psychotherapy.
Psychotherapist and patient > Miscellanea.
Relations psychothérapeutiques > Miscellanées.
Psychotherapy
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Contents
  • Projects by Author
  • About the Author
  • Using This Book
  • Introduction
  • I: Understanding Psychotherapy
  • 1 What Is (Psycho) Therapy?
  • Therapy Defined
  • The Main Components of Therapy
  • What Is the Difference between Counseling and Therapy?
  • What Is the Difference between Therapy and Coaching?
  • My Sentry ... My Friend ... My Self (by Deb R)
  • 2 How Does Therapy Work?
  • Stages and Phases of Therapy
  • 3 Why Do People Go to Therapy?
  • Why Is It Helpful?
  • Who Seeks Therapy?
  • Common Issues
  • Who Should Attend the Session?Do All Therapists See Families/Couples?
  • Therapy Client Reflection: “Journey of Feelingsâ€? (by Deb R)
  • II: Selecting a Therapist
  • 4 Selecting the Right Therapistâ€?For You
  • Interviewing Therapists: Ten Questions to Ask
  • Interviewing Therapists: Ten Questions to Consider after the First Call or In-Person Meeting
  • Key Ingredients for Therapists
  • 5 Theoretical Orientation
  • Gestalt
  • Cognitive Behavioral
  • Psychodynamic (Object Relations, Psychoanalytic, Self Psychology)
  • Client-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Other OrientationsFear Factor (by Deb R)
  • III: Practical Considerations
  • 6 Understanding Managed Care and Health Insurance
  • What Information Does My Insurance Company Have about Me?
  • Why Do Insurance Companies Control the Number of Sessions?
  • Who Is Responsible for Getting Me Authorized or Reauthorized?
  • Is My Therapist In-Network?
  • Check Your EOBs
  • What Is an EAP?
  • Common Insurance Problems That Sabotage Therapy
  • 7 Patient Rights and Responsibilities
  • What Is the Cost of Therapy?
  • Does More Expensive Mean Better?
  • What Is a Co-Payment? What Is a Deductible?How Often Do I Schedule Appointments?
  • Is Therapy Confidential? What Is HIPAA?
  • Is There a Specialist for My Problem?
  • IV: Preparing for Therapy
  • 8 Before I Begin
  • Preparing a Timeline
  • Keeping a Journal
  • Whom Do I Tell? Creating a Support System
  • Replenishing Spent Energy
  • 9 The First Few Sessions
  • Where Do I Begin?
  • Learning How to Be a Client
  • Goals: How Do I Set Them?
  • Can I Conceive of Telling a Therapist My Innermost Secrets?
  • Is My Therapist Supposed to Give Advice?
  • Does My Therapist Judge Me?How Will I Feel Following the Initial Sessions?
  • What Does It Mean to Change? Will I Be a Different Person?
  • Will I Have Homework?
  • V: Multiple Paths to Change
  • 10 Therapy Concentration Areas
  • Child Therapy
  • Couples Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • 11 A Wholistic Approach to Wellness
  • Understanding Wellness
  • The Integrated Nature of Disease
  • Understanding the Role of Stress
  • Lifestyle versus Genetics
  • The Modern Medical Paradigm
  • Understanding the Importance of Symptoms
  • Prevention

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