The Compassionate Practitioner · How to Create a Successful and Rewarding Practice by Wood, Jane -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover By the Same Author Title Page Copyright Contents Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1: The Power of Positive Thinking

Focusing on your success Success attracts more success Positive visualization Practical visualization Know your own strengths Develop an attitude of success Reflective example Exercises

Chapter 2: Before The Patient Arrives

Personal preparation The patient’s first contact Preparing the consulting room Just before the patient arrives Be prepared Reflective example Exercises

Chapter 3: Relationship Models in the Consulting Room

Paternalism and mutuality: two different models The Drama Triangle Transference and countertransference The three ego states The inner judge and the inner justifier Choosing a neutral role Compassion and the unprejudiced observer The key is courtesy Reflective example Exercises

Chapter 4: Safety and The Working Agreement

Maslow’s first level: physiological needs Maslow’s second level: safety needs The session contract Making a working agreement with children Re-contracting Maslow’s third level: needs of love, affection and belongingness Maslow’s fourth level: esteem Creating the right conditions for healing Reflective example Exercises

Chapter 5: Mindfulness

Being in the present Mindfulness and science Practising mindfulness The body scan Meditation Mindfulness in nature Listening awareness Doing routine actions mindfully Observe like an alien Observe yourself Three-minute meditation One-minute meditation: stop the traffic Getting off the treadmill Reflective example Exercises

Chapter 6: Skills for Case-Taking

Homeopathic case-taking In the consulting room Questioning skills: getting the patient to say more Listening skills: the gift of being quiet Observation skills: working with non-verbal communication Observe yourself: you are part of the dynamic Effective case-taking Reflective example Exercises

Chapter 7: Reducing Your Prejudices and Limiting Beliefs

Limiting beliefs Prejudices Accept what is Reflective example Exercises

Chapter 8: Planning the Way Forward

Feedback and prognosis Asking the patient to do homework Prepared handouts Collaboration Reflective example Exercises

Chapter 9: Setting and Maintaining Boundaries

Boundaries create structure Physical boundaries Personal space Emotional boundaries Dual relationships Sexual boundaries Professional boundaries Time and money boundaries Setting and maintaining boundaries Compassion within a framework Reflective example Exercises

Chapter 10: Solving Ethical Dilemmas

Why do we need codes of ethics? Safety Confidentiality Dignity Autonomy Ethical conflicts Principles from moral philosophy Ethics are easy, ethical conflicts are complex Reflective example Exercises

Chapter 11: Finishing the Session and Closure

Finishing a session Holiday cover Patients who do not return In conclusion Reflective example Exercises

Chapter 12: Self-Care for the Practitioner

Burnout Strategies for self-care Taking care of your physical body Relaxation, spoiling yourself and having fun Laughter Separating from the patient Getting support Taming the voices within Have compassion for yourself Developing your own strategies Reflective example Exercises

Chapter 13: The Self-Reflective Journal

Some guidelines for self-reflection Structured reflection or go with the flow Reflective frameworks and models Creative self-reflection Practise self-compassion Appreciation and gratitude Choose who you want to be Reflective example Exercises

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