To be a trauma therapist - The role of defenses, personal history and self-care

This book is a must for therapists and clinicians working in the area of trauma. Being mindful of the effect of which trauma work has on the self is as important as the clinical work of caring and accurate empathy. The process of listening to trauma narratives can result in old wounds being re-opened. This may occur at a conscious or unconscious level. Self-awareness through reflection and 'good-enough' supervision are essential components of developing this awareness.

About the author

Dr Jonathan Egan, Lecturer in Clinical Psychology and Principal Clinical Psychologist has worked in mental health for over 15 years. His career has focused on adult mental health and in particular working with adult survivors of childhood abuse. This research was supervised and co-authored by Prof. Alan Carr of University College Dublin.

Product details

• Authors: Alan Carr, Jonathan Egan
• Publisher: Scholar's Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 12.01.2017
• EAN: 9783639514520
• ISBN: 978-3-639-51452-0
• No. of pages: 128
• Dimensions: 150 mm x 220 mm x 7 mm
• Weight: 187 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works