Enhancing the Therapeutic Relationship and Client Outcomes Through Therapists’ Practice of Mindfulness
At the heart of effective psychotherapy is a well-formed and responsive therapeutic relationship. Research has identified core facets of an effective therapeutic relationship, including flexibility and responsiveness, attunement to individual differences, receiving client feedback,…
About this course
At the heart of effective psychotherapy is a well-formed and responsive therapeutic relationship. Research has identified core facets of an effective therapeutic relationship, including flexibility and responsiveness, attunement to individual differences, receiving client feedback, and the capacity to handle difficult emotions. Mindfulness practice supports many of the intrapersonal capacities and interpersonal skills needed for that relationship. This course uses didactic, experiential, and self-reflection methods to help clinicians hone mindfulness skills that support effective and resilient therapeutic relationships across a wide range of clients and approaches.
What you'll learn
Course Content4 lessons
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Your instructor
Dr Matt Hersh
Dr. Matt Hersh is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in the Boston area. He integrates mindfulness, self-compassion, values work, and Energy Psychology into his therapeutic work for teens and adults. Matt is a diplomate of Comprehensive Energy Psychology, a certified teacher for the Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults, a YogaBody® Certified BreathWork coach, and a consultant presenter for the Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth. Matt is the founder of The Thriving Therapist, an online resource for mental health practitioners’ self-care support and burnout prevention. From this platform, he has created courses and given talks on self-care to both practicing clinicians and mental health professional trainees. Matt is the author of The Thriving Therapist and was the 2023 recipient of the Mid-Career Practitioner award through APA’s Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy.