Improving Therapeutic Communication: A Guide for Developing Effective Techniques

by D. Corydon Hammond, Dean H. Hepworth, Veon G. Smith

Throughout the book, the authors focus on the basic skills that facilitate communications in therapy (empathy, respect, authenticity, relating in the here-and-now, and confrontation) and explore specific methods of using them. These skills--which research shows are crucial to effective therapy--enable therapists and counselors to
* Empathize in a caring way with the feelings of clients
* Become receptive to clients in a warm, respectful, and nonjudgmental way
* Constructively share feelings with clients in a natural, open manner
* Therapeutically utilize moment-to-moment, here-and-now interaction
* Make clients aware of their inconsistencies and discrepancies without arousing antagonism or defensiveness

Genres: Psychology

400 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 1977

About the author

He has practiced as a psychologist in University Hospital for over 35 years, isboard certified in neurofeedback (Biofeedback Certification International Alliance), in quantitative EEG brain mapping (EEG and Clinical Neuroscience Society, and the QEEG Certification Board), from the American Board of Psychological Hypnosis, and certified in marital/sex therapy.

He's also a full Professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine, has over 180 professional publications, and is the primary author of the recommended standards of practice in the field of neurofeedback. He has been providing neurofeedback services longer than any other provider in Utah.

Reviews

[Emma Stecher]

Not the most interesting supplementary reading but very helpful for establishing basic principles essential for an effective therapeutic approach. We need more respect and authenticity in this field and Hammond honors that through this work.