About the Author |
| Renee S. Katz, Ph.D., is a Licensed Psychologist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice in Washington. A Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work, she has also chaired the Ethics Committee of the Association of Death Educators and Counselors (ADEC) and has been an active member in ADEC, the APA and NASW in addition to local organizations in Washington.
Therese A. Johnson, LMHC, is presently in private practice in Washington. She has previously served as Clinical Director & Consultant at the Virginia Mason Separation and Loss Center.
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Summary
8 hours CE
Renee S. Katz and Therese A. Johnson
Can a professional’s personal feelings and life experiences affect the helping process? This important volume courageously explores this issue and focuses on the use of countertransference—the powerful linkage between a professional’s personal feelings and his/her professional work. When Professionals Weep is an easy read—concise, clear, and captivating. Moving case studies are woven throughout and practical tools are provided for immediate use. A “must read” for the seasoned practitioner and novice, alike.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the most common emotional "hooks" when working in end of life care.
- Understand and identify countertransference vulnerabilities when working with the dying, bereaved and those living with life-limiting illness.
- Identify personal-professional interactions that reflect three different types of countertransference.
- Discuss specific techniques to address one's own or supervisee's countertransference.
- Explain the impact of cultural, social, spiritual and lifestyle diversity on one's own assumptions in professional interventions.
Difficulty Level:Intermediate
282pp
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