On Being a Therapist

By: Jeffrey A. Kottler

Narrated by: Rob Shapiro

Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins

Publisher's summary

An updated revision of Jeffrey Kottler's classic book On Being a Therapist reveals the new realities and inner experiences of therapeutic practice today.

©2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (P)2012 Tantor

Must Read for Therapists!

Great information and insight for practicing therapists. Well written and wonderfully preformed reading. Easy to listen to and impactful for practice and self-care for therapists.

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Chapters do not match the actual text and are incorrectly labeled in the audible app.

Secret knowledge

This book has been on repeat with me over several years. There is so much information, good information, even great information in this book to inform our practice.
Take the time sit down with Kottler, and learn from the master. He looks at practice from most every perspective.

More than just a school book...

Though this was a requirement for a class, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. Kottler's straightforwardness provided a clearer vision into the world of counseling and what was to be expected. Never have I ever read a textbook that made me think as hard and at times, laugh out loud as this book. The insight that Kottler provides is immeasurable. Reading this book was like talking with the author himself. Whether in school or a professional in the field, this is a definite must read. I look forward to reading more from this professional. The narration, provided by Rob Shapiro, added so much humanism to the text. I both read and listened to this book and both versions provided a plethora of information and insight...

Honest and comprehensive

I’ve worked as a counselor in clinical field for some years now and am looking to return to school to be a psychologist. This book helped affirm what I already know about the field but I really enjoyed the last few chapters — well worth to read those particular chapters again.

I Failed as a Therapist

I so wish I had listened to this audiobook when I was training and practicing as a therapist and counsellor! I quit after a few years of practice because I felt like I was not coping and not even remotely useful as a therapist. after listening to this honest account from such a reputable therapist, I now believe I was not alone in how I doubted myself and felt overwhelmed by others pain. such an important book. if you are considering this book, please go ahead. you can thank me later 😅

Best Book Ever Read on What a Therapist Does...

I am considering becoming a psychotherapist and found this book to be the deepest and most honest 360 degree look at what it means to be a therapist. I wish other professional fields had books as deep and as wide as this one. Kottler offers an unvarnished but complete picture of how therapists do what they best, how they must guard against a whole host of "bad practices" and the rewards of the profession. He takes an broad view of the subject and has no axe to grind about one style of therapy vs. another. I was on the fence about making the commitment to becoming a therapist and this book helped me make the decision with an emphatic "yes" precisely because it has enabled me to start with eyes wide open. It served to further clarify my motives as well as richly portray what a typical day in the life of a therapist is like. Indeed, an entire career arc. It covers the highs, the lows, in brutally self-honest terms. I can't recommend it enough.

magical

Great from start to finish. The speaker was equally amazing. I recommend to everyone in the field.

Insight and candor

This book provides a great deal of wisdom and candor about the profession of being a therapist. Ideas are illustrated with a wide variety of real-life examples. The narration is very pleasing, though I did find that listening to it at 1.25 speed was more captivating. So well worth the time!

good training book

usefoul for junior therapists at least, Possibly for seniors too. enjoyable and challenging . . . .