Psychology of Communication with Clients: Trainings, Exercises and Tests for Successful Therapy

This book is the result of many years of practice by the well-known psychotherapist Gennady Starshenbaum and a revised version of his author’s course on the psychology of communicating with clients. It covers the basic principles of professional interaction, common mistakes and ways to correct them, and also offers trainings and practical case studies to help reinforce the skills. This edition will be a reliable foundation for career development and building effective communication.

The ability to communicate professionally is one of the key conditions for effective therapy, the basis for a successful path for a psychologist, and an essential element in establishing a trusting relationship with a client.

This guide is created based on Gennady Starshenbaum’s long-standing experience and his course on the psychology of communicating with clients. The book reveals in detail the most important aspects of working with a client: from verbal and non-verbal means of communication to the specifics of family counseling. A separate section is devoted to typical errors specialists make during therapy and practical ways to overcome them. The material is supplemented with trainings, case studies, and questionnaires that help turn theory into practice and consolidate what you have learned.

The manual is based on the curriculum of the discipline “Psychology of Communicating with Clients” and is prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Federal State Educational Standard. With this book, you will be able to:
· develop skills for professional communication with clients;
· reduce the risk of common mistakes in counseling;
· assess your level of preparation with tests;
· make therapy more effective.