The Beginning Psychotherapist's Companion

SECTION 1: YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1.You, A Mental Health Professional 2.Common Feelings 3. Psychotherapist Well-Being SECTION 2: UNDERSTANDING KEY RELATIONSHIPS 4. Our Differences from Our Clients 6. The Therapeutic Frame 7. Confidentiality 8. Informed Consent SECTION 4: BOUNDARIES IN THE SESSION AND ONLINE9. Boundary Crossings, Boundary Violations, and Multiple Relationship 10. Boundary Considerations 11. Psychotherapist Self-Disclosure 12. Your Online Presence, Behavior, and Boundaries SECTION 5: COMMUNICATIONS, DATA SECURITY, AND DOCUMENTATION 13. Clinical Electronic Communications and Data Security 14. Professional Phone Contacts and the Initial Phone Call 15. Effective Documentation SECTION 6: MEETING AND ASSESSING THE CLIENT 16. Making Clinical Observations 17. Making a Diagnosis 18. The First Session: Preparation, Tasks, and Structure SECTION 7: MAKING EFFECTIVE REFERRALS 19. Psychotropic Medication: Referrals and Adherence 20. Health-Related Referrals 21. Mental Health Settings, Treatments, and Referrals 22. Substance Misuse Disorders: Treatments and Referrals 23. Behavioral Health Emergencies SECTION 8: YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REVISITED 24. Your Growth