What Therapists Say and Why They Say It

Effective Therapeutic Responses and Techniques

Bill McHenry author Jim McHenry author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Publishing:4th Aug '25

£39.99

This title is due to be published on 4th August, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

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What Therapists Say and Why They Say It cover

What Therapists Say and Why They Say It, 4th ed, is one of the most practical and flexible books available to counseling students and professionals. The new edition includes several new techniques, as well as a robust section on the use of AI in counseling, continued expansion of telehealth counseling, and the use of robots and holograms in the counseling process.

Transcripts show how to integrate and develop content during sessions, and practice exercises help readers develop, discuss, combine, and customize various approaches to working with clients. Specific additions have been added to address the use of technology in therapy, as well as basic core competencies expected for all therapists. "Stop and Reflect" sections have been introduced to chapters, along with guidance on the level of skill associated with each individual technique.

What Therapists Say and Why They Say It is also arranged to help students and new professionals make clear connections between the skills they learn in pre-practicum, practicum, and internship with other courses in the curriculum—especially the core Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) areas.

"In What Therapists Say and Why They Say It, McHenry and McHenry offer readers a comprehensive, transtheoretical reference book of commonly used therapeutic techniques. Their own extensive clinical experience informs an insightful awareness and description of effective therapy. Most impressive is the evidence of the authors' deep understanding of the therapy process in concert with a pragmatic style of writing that will be completely accessible, and immensely useful, to novice therapists. A great review for a more seasoned clinician as well."

Kathryn MacCluskie, EdD, professor of counselor education at Cleveland State University and a practicing psychologist

"This book is an exceptional introduction to the theory and practice of counseling. It’s written with an engaging voice that students will appreciate, and I'm particularly impressed with the authors’ inclusion of specific techniques for helping clients perceive unrecognized strengths and assets as a way to craft a more empowering life story."

Don Redmond, PhD, CRC, LPC, professor of counseling at Mercer University and director of the Center for the Study of Narrative at Penfield College of Mercer University

ISBN: 9781032754109

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 453g

234 pages

4th edition