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The Making of a Therapist by Louis Cozolino

riottbk's review against another edition

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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

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This was a fairly decent overview for beginning therapists, but there were a few things that were a bit outdated and somewhat controversial (comment about BD clients, for example).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

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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."

lunarlilac's review

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informative inspiring fast-paced

5.0

audreyxine's review against another edition

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informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

3.0

Helpful and inspirational little book for new therapists! You should expect a little motivational pep talk and some helpful refreshers in this book, but nothing groundbreaking. I appreciate it for what it is.

calvinjdorsey's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful informative lighthearted reflective fast-paced

4.0

mircyreth's review against another edition

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informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

hannahmajury's review

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informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.0

rebuiltbybooks's review against another edition

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challenging informative reflective slow-paced

4.0

saraheharrison's review against another edition

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4.0

I read this before starting my internship last year, and again this week (the week I start my career). Full of great reminders & helpful for getting back into the “therapy head-space.”