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Phone Therapy

A Guide for Practitioners Working with Voice Alone

Sarah Hart author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:30th Dec '22

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This insightful guide on Phone Therapy equips therapists with the tools to effectively practice phone-based counseling in today's blended therapy environment.

In a world transformed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Phone Therapy emerges as a vital resource for therapists, counseling services, and training organizations. It offers a comprehensive update on the practice of phone therapy, emphasizing its significance in a post-lockdown landscape where blended therapy has become the norm. This book is filled with practical insights, theoretical foundations, personal anecdotes, and self-reflection exercises that guide practitioners in effectively utilizing this medium.

The relevance of phone therapy has endured over the decades, and its increased application during the pandemic has solidified its place in modern therapeutic practices. With revised guidelines from professional therapy bodies, the effectiveness of phone therapy has gained renewed validation. Phone Therapy not only revisits established principles but also introduces innovative approaches to ensure therapists can adapt to the evolving needs of their clients.

This book is particularly beneficial for both seasoned professionals and trainees, providing them with the necessary tools and knowledge to integrate phone therapy into their practice confidently. By featuring counselor vignettes that address various topics, such as adapting theoretical modalities and considering equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) without visual cues, Phone Therapy equips therapists with the skills to navigate the complexities of remote counseling. It encourages the embrace of the accessibility, flexibility, and creativity that therapy via phone can offer.

"This is an excellent resource, providing counselling and psychotherapy practitioners with a comprehensive guide to working safely, ethically, effectively and creatively with clients over the phone. I can’t recommend this resource highly enough to existing phone therapists, and to those who are considering working in this way" — Caroline Jesper, BACP Head of Professional Standards.

"Sarah’s book is an accessible and detailed read, suitable for both experienced therapists and trainees. I particularly like the way she interviewed therapists from different theoretical orientations. As hybrid ways of working are now a part of many therapists working life, this book feels like an essential read for all." — Rachel Golding, MBACP Snr. Accred. Programme Tutor at The Counselling Foundation.

ISBN: 9781032182018

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 1120g

158 pages