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kathryn1193's review against another edition
4.0
Cozolino’s book gives readers an in-depth look inside the mind of a Harvard trained psychologist with over 20 years of therapy experience. Dr. Cozolino offers this [guide] for beginning therapists, offering advice on important skills such as communication, case conceptualization, treatments plans, and building the therapeutic relationship. He also touches down on topics such as shuttling, centering, countertransference, and self-care. As a student and beginning therapist, I found this book to be both informative and reassuring. I would recommend this book to every student hoping to become a mental health professional.
iaortiz5's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
asadaniels's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
This informative book by Cozolino is a great supplementary book to the textbooks and other literature provided as part of a graduate school counseling/clinical program. It provides "universal" tips while also expressing a deep appreciation for self-exploration.
Cozolino's language is jargon-free (and where there is jargon he either explains it or it is readable for the target audience of undergraduate/graduate students in psychology/counseling) and succinct with the information it provides. His principles serve as helpful bits of information to refer back to in future readings or just to review something that he said. He thoroughly explains his own perspective and strongly provides evidence for the importance of the road of self-discovery that people ought to travel in this field. And he does all of this while being human and humble about his own learning and education.
In the end, this book is a great read to add to your list if you're in graduate school for counseling/clinical psychology (even I could fit it into my schedule). I plan to re-read it as my future continues. The first important lesson that is provided is to look inward and think long and hard - and have difficult conversations with other people - in order to make better sense of yourself. The second important lesson is to know that you'll be doing this soul-searching for a lifetime.
Cozolino's language is jargon-free (and where there is jargon he either explains it or it is readable for the target audience of undergraduate/graduate students in psychology/counseling) and succinct with the information it provides. His principles serve as helpful bits of information to refer back to in future readings or just to review something that he said. He thoroughly explains his own perspective and strongly provides evidence for the importance of the road of self-discovery that people ought to travel in this field. And he does all of this while being human and humble about his own learning and education.
In the end, this book is a great read to add to your list if you're in graduate school for counseling/clinical psychology (even I could fit it into my schedule). I plan to re-read it as my future continues. The first important lesson that is provided is to look inward and think long and hard - and have difficult conversations with other people - in order to make better sense of yourself. The second important lesson is to know that you'll be doing this soul-searching for a lifetime.
riottbk's review against another edition
3.0
3.5, good read for newbie therapists or seasoned T's in need of some helpful reminders and the validation that comes with "I knew that already!"
katelynchilds's review against another edition
This was a fairly decent overview for beginning therapists, but there were a few things that were a bit outdated and somewhat controversial (comment about BD clients, for example). Overall, could be a good primer for therapists in grad school or just leaving school and starting residency for things to consider/look out for.
lauralauralaura's review against another edition
4.0
I read this book as part of my professional development plan during my practicum year to become a therapist. There are a lot of gems, and it's clear from Cozolino's body of work that he cares deeply about therapy. I see value in sitting with and integrating a lot of the content from this book; I also recognize that there are many moments when it didn't resonate with me on a visceral level, so there is some je ne sais quoi I was craving and didn't find.
The line I imprinted and will carry forward "In psychotherapy, understanding is the booby prize."
The line I imprinted and will carry forward "In psychotherapy, understanding is the booby prize."