Self of the Therapist in Medical Settings: A Sociocultural and Systemic Perspective

This brief explores how the “person” of the therapist is developed when training and working in medical settings. It highlights important and often unspoken topics such as the personal, professional, cultural, ethical, and competency dilemmas new clinicians regularly face. The brief also addresses how personal experience with illness, death, cultural differences, and stigma may impact professionals in everyday practice.

Topics featured in this Brief include:

• Helpful tips and tricks for new ...