Speaking the Unspoken: Breaking the Silence, Myths, and Taboos that Hurt Therapists and Patients

by Kenneth S Pope, Nayeli Y Chavez-Dueñas, Hector Y. Adames, Janet L Sonne, and Beverly A Greene

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The practice of psychotherapy has an unfortunate history of maintaining silence around certain topics. Therapists and therapists-in-training learn and perpetuate the myths and unspoken rules that make it difficult to think clearly and speak openly, honestly, and directly.

When certain topics become taboo, classroom professors, clinical supervisors, and other educators tend to skip right over them, give them only cursory attention, distract, or even actively discourage discussion if the topic is brought up. New generations of psychotherapists inherit these codes of silence and move into practice with a lack of awareness, knowledge, or skills to respond when these...Read more
  • ISBN10 1433841592
  • ISBN13 9781433841590
  • Publish Date 26 May 2023
  • Publish Status Forthcoming
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint American Psychological Association
  • Format Paperback (US Trade)
  • Language English