{"id":10651,"date":"2016-08-30T15:03:05","date_gmt":"2016-08-30T19:03:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ccpa-accp.ca\/?p=10651"},"modified":"2016-08-30T15:18:19","modified_gmt":"2016-08-30T19:18:19","slug":"6-books-every-new-therapist-read-recommended-therapists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ccpa-accp.ca\/fr\/6-books-every-new-therapist-read-recommended-therapists\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Books Every New Therapist Should Read: As Recommended by Other Therapists"},"content":{"rendered":"

Recently, I\u2019ve been exploring various books that might give new therapists some of what they didn\u2019t get in graduate school – less theory and more insight into what it\u2019s really like to be a practicing therapist.<\/p>\n

Below are a few of the books that have been recommended to counsellors and psychotherapists by other therapists in the profession.<\/p>\n

The Gift of Therapy: An Open Letter to a New Generation of Therapists and Their Patients<\/em> by Irvin D. Yalom\"Books\"<\/a><\/p>\n

This book offers 85 chapters and each consists of no more than a few pages. Based on his 45 years of clinical experience, Yalom addressed many practical issues that all therapists have encountered and struggled with, providing readers with profound insight into the therapeutic process.<\/p>\n

On Being a Therapist<\/em> by Jeffrey A. Kottler<\/p>\n

\u201cKottler talks about situations therapists encounter that I found very relatable\u201d says Samantha Greene, a LCSW in private practice from Plano, TX. Being able to relate to the same situations with clients in her own practice, Samantha feels the book \u201cnormalizes the experiences therapists may have while treating clients and really encouraged me to continue my professional and personal growth,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Love\u2019s Executioner and Other Tales of Psychotherapy<\/em> by Irvin D. Yalom<\/p>\n

Another book by Yalom, Love\u2019s Executioner is an account of real interactions he had with clients (edited for confidentiality of course). Many of the therapists I asked recommended this book, feeling that it speaks to the insights and relational moments that are at the core of our profession.<\/p>\n

The Healing Path: How the Hurts in Your Past Can Lead You to a More Abundant Life<\/em> by Dan B. Allender<\/p>\n

Although not written specifically for therapists, Tamara Lynn-Hanna Feightner, LPC, says that it shaped her framework for counselling. The Healing Path \u201cnormalized the wounded heart, acknowledged the ramifications of betrayal, and talked about hope as risky, brave, and not a simple Hallmark card with a bow on it\u201d The content in this book \u201cconfirmed for me the beauty in the resiliency of the human spirit and grace for being a glorious mess – the goal is the journey, not perfection or destination of having arrived,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Creativity as Co-Therapist: The Practitioner’s Guide to the Art of Psychotherapy<\/em> by Lisa Mitchell<\/p>\n

Joy Elizabeth recommends this book as she says it \u201cspeaks to training your brain to get outside the box and be a more present, effective therapist.\u201d Viewing therapy as an art form, this book helps therapists to become more authentic, flexible and to trust in the therapeutic process.<\/p>\n

Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others <\/em>by Laura van Dernoot Lipsky and Connie Burk<\/p>\n

Lauren Gourley, LCSW, believes that Trauma Stewardship should be \u201cmandatory reading\u201d for anyone who has experienced trauma or works with people who have experienced trauma. The author offers readers practical ways to help prevent secondary trauma, paths for healing and discusses the importance of self-care.<\/p>\n

The titles listed above are just a starting point. I invite you to explore the many books that are specifically written to normalize and speak to the unique experiences of therapists.<\/p>\n

I\u2019d love to hear what your favorite books are in the comments below.<\/p>\n

Natasha Minor, MA, CCC, RP provides counselling and psychotherapy in London Ontario<\/a> where she specializes in helping overwhelmed women find their voice and believe in their worth so they can create a more authentic, satisfying life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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