{ "item_title" : "My Client Is Here. Now What?", "item_author" : [" T. Neil Richey "], "item_description" : "My Client Is Here. Now What?A Practical Field Guide for Counseling StudentsT. Neil Richey, PhDYou've studied the theories. Practiced the skills. Passed the exams. Now a real client is sitting across from you. What do you do next?There is a difference between learning how counseling works and actually sitting down with someone who needs your help.For counseling students entering practicum or internship, that first real session can bring a mixture of excitement, uncertainty, and anxiety. Even experienced counselors occasionally encounter moments when they wonder what to say, how to respond, or where to go next.My Client Is Here. Now What? was written for those moments.Drawing on his experience as a licensed professional counselor, counselor educator, and clinical supervisor, Dr. Richey offers a practical companion for navigating the everyday realities of clinical counseling.Rather than overwhelming readers with additional theory, this pocket-sized field guide helps bridge the gap between what students learn in the classroom and what actually happens in the counseling room.Inside, you'll find practical guidance for: Preparing for your first session and building a therapeutic relationship.Knowing what to say when conversations become difficult or uncomfortable.Listening beyond the client's story to recognize important clinical patterns.Developing case conceptualizations and selecting appropriate interventions.Establishing treatment goals and documenting clinical progress.Navigating ethical concerns, professional boundaries, and clinical uncertainty.Responding thoughtfully when clients are angry, withdrawn, overwhelmed, or dissatisfied.Using supervision effectively and developing confidence as a counselor.Recognizing common mental health diagnoses and considering diagnostic alternatives.The book also includes realistic clinical cases, thought-provoking supervision questions, quick-reference guidance for challenging moments, practical field tools, and a reference section covering common mental health diagnoses.Throughout the guide, Dr. Richey emphasizes a person-centered foundation: the therapeutic relationship matters, clinical judgment develops through experience and reflection, and no technique should become more important than the person receiving care.Designed to be carried, consulted, and used and not simply read and placed on a shelf.Whether you're preparing for your first practicum client, completing your internship, or beginning your professional counseling career, My Client Is Here. Now What? offers a practical resource for the moments when knowing the theory isn't quite enough.You don't have to know everything to become an effective counselor. You do need to remain present, think carefully, act ethically, and stay willing to learn.Part of The Now What? Counseling Field Guide Series.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers2.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/9/79/816/179/9798161793145_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "14.99", "online_price" : "14.99", "our_price" : "14.99", "club_price" : "14.99", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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