Inspired Therapist: My inner journey from wannabe to healer

by Howard Scott Warshaw

Overview

"Wise and real. This book offers a glimpse inside the mind of a therapist who is always pushing himself to be better while keeping the well-being of his clients front and center. The author's authentic and humorous voice comes through in a series of reflections about therapy, what it means to be a therapist, and what it means to live an authentic life. This is a worthwhile read for any therapist or any client who has ever wondered what their therapist is thinking. The quotes that are sprinkled throughout are especially wonderful; many of them were unknown to me and were welcome additions to my knowledge base!"

-J.M. LMFT, Palo Alto, CA

*****

Inspired Therapist shares wisdom and inspirational tidbits accumulated over thousands of sessions. This is a thoughtful examination of what it takes to be (and become) a healer, and Warshaw's unique blend of humor and insight make it fun as well as enlightening. Inspired Therapist lets long-time practitioners reconnect with their passion, and provides sustenance for weary travelers along the path to getting licensed. With its smooth conversational style, Inspired Therapist is an energizing experience for therapists of all ages and developmental stages.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780986218620
Publisher:	Scott West Productions
Publication date:	04/25/2020
Pages:	164
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.35(d)

About the Author

Artist, technologist, creator and healer, Howard Scott Warshaw is first and foremost a communicator. Holding master's degrees in Counseling Psychology and Computer Engineering, his career accomplishments include Video Game pioneer, MoMA artist, celebrated software developer, award winning film producer, author, educator and columnist. These days Howard enlists his eclectic skill set in the service of others as a psychotherapist in California's Silicon Valley, where he specializes in the issues of hi-tech leaders and the super-intelligent. He loves exploring and sharing fresh perspectives as well as cultivating new talents and finding creative ways to apply them. Howard is a complex person who can be summed up in five words: Passion with a Balanced Perspective.

Table of Contents

The Power of Perspective
Welcome to Psy-Mart
Wisdom
Fundamental Questions of Personality
The Change
Passion with a Balanced Perspective
Some Words on Non-Verbal Communication
Therapeutic Perspectives
The "Monday" Reframe
Forgiveness
Mirror, Mirror
Can People Change?
Cupid's Ongoing Challenge
The Orals Stage
Normalcy
Visualization:Sublime or Ridiculous
The Duality of Closure
The Question Mark of Life
Responsibility
"Intern-alized"
How To Pack For Time Travel
The Storm & The Desert
Therapist in the Room!
What Makes A Good Couple?
Unique Like Me
Definitive Power
Thank You
I Couldn't Have Said It Better 53
Truth & The Ultimate Lie
Flow of Life
Fringe Benefits
The Latest Addiction
House Breaking My Pet Peeves
Two Kinds of Columns
Growth is Not for Everyone
New Tech, Old Fear
Fertile Ground for Therapy
Dear Aspiring Psychotherapist,
Yours, Mine and Hours
UPC: Unintended Parental Consequences
Extraordinarily Average
The Specificity Paradox
Lights, Camera, Insight!
Is Therapy Confrontational?
Mind Over Splatter
Roll Confusion
Here's The Problem With...
Where Truth Lies
Giving Thanks for Gratitude
Painful Lessons
Choosing Change
A Psy of Relief...
Cranial Construction Zone
Potential Realization
The Significance of our Others
Emotional Baggage Bellhop
Paying Beethoven What He Is Ode
Studying Does Not Preclude Learning
Perfectly Mistaken
I'm Past That Now
An Artistic Science
What is it?
This Cannot Be Boring
The "Sigh" in PsyMart
A Convenient Truth
Failure's Value
New Year's Resolved
Choosing Power
Always Remember...
Defined At Last
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Editorial Reviews

"I read your book and it's absolutely wonderful! It's real and engaging and funny and inspiring and an easy read. I can pick it up and turn it to any page and feel like there is something I can get from just reading that one page. Very cool!" -JG, LCSW, Los Altos, CA

"I really like how it offers a personal perspective on the process of becoming a therapist. You've shared yourself with vulnerability and humor and I think your book will enrich the journey." -AC, LMFT, Los Altos, CA

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