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

By (author) Beverly A. Greene,Kenneth S. Pope,Janet L. Sonne,Hector Y. Adames,Nayeli Y. Chavez-Duenas,Nayeli Y Chavez-Duenas,Hector Y Adames,Dr Beverly A Greene,Dr Kenneth S Pope,Dr Janet L Sonne,Nayeli Y. Chavez-Dueñas

ISBN13: 9781433841590

Imprint: American Psychological Association

Publisher: American Psychological Association

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Published: 06/06/2023

Availability: Available

Description
This book shows how silence around taboo topics can undermine therapy goals, as well as the teaching, practice, and profession of psychotherapy more broadly. It gives readers the skills they need to recognize and overcome barriers to speaking up. The authors describe current and historical contexts that can make frank discussions of certain topics difficult, and present factors that play a role in self-silencing. Strategies including questions for reflection and group exercises can help readers build the courage to talk more openly, honestly, and directly in the therapy room and beyond. Chapters focus on a variety of topics that can be difficult to discuss openly including physical difference and disability, sexual orientation, sexual reactions to clients, therapist feelings of anger, oppression, white supremacy culture, religion, money and fees, and death and dying. Speaking the Unspoken seeks to create dialogue, by encouraging the reader to deepen their understanding of these underexamined topics and improve their ability to help clients and strengthen the profession.
Dedication Acknowledgements Introduction: Unspoken Topics in Psychotherapy and How This Book Can Help Break the Silence Part I: The Problem of the Unspoken 1. A Chilling Context for Psychotherapy: Cancel Culture, Hyperpolarization, Books and Topics Banned by the State, Frightened Academics, and Self-Censorship 2. A Silenced Profession: The Toxic Effects of Taboo Topics 3. Systems of Silencing and Cognitive Cues for Keeping Quiet 4. An Example of the Problem: Therapists' Sexual Attractions, Arousals, and Fantasies Part II: Preparing to Break the Silence 5. Looking Inward: A Self-Assessment of How We Respond to Challenging Topics 6. Strengthening the Courage to Speak Up: Creating a Supportive Context Part III: Speaking the Unspoken—Exercises for Exploring and Learning 7. Talking About Physical Difference and Disability 8.  Talking About Sexual and Affectional Orientation 9.  Talking About Sexual Reactions to Clients 10.  Talking About Anger 11.  Talking About Oppression 12.  Speaking Up About White Supremacy Culture 13.  Talking About Religion 14.  Talking About Money and Fees 15.  Talking About Death and Dying Part IV: Speaking the Unspoken Beyond Psychotherapy 16. Speaking Up in Supervision and Consultation 17. Speaking Up in the Profession and the Community Part V: But What If... 18. Hitting a Wall, or The Wall Hitting Us: What to Do When Confused, Scared, Disheartened, or Stuck References About the Authors Index
  • Rehabilitation
  • Psychotherapy
  • General (US: Trade)
  • Professional & Vocational
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