The Person of the Therapist Training Model: Mastering the Use of Self

165 Pages·2016·5.73 MB·English

by  Harry J. Aponte

The Person of the
Therapist Training Model
The Person of the Therapist Training Model presents a model that prepares
therapists to make active and purposeful use of who they are, personally and
professionally, in all aspects of the therapeutic process—relationship, assess-
ment and intervention. The authors take a process that seems vague and
elusive, the self-of-the-therapist work, and provide a step-by-step description
of how to conceptualize, structure and implement a training program designed
to facilitate the development of effective therapists, who are skilled at using
their whole selves in their encounters with clients. This book looks to make
conscious and planned use of a therapist’s race, gender, culture, values, life
experience, and in particular, personal vulnerabilities and struggles in how he or
she relates to and works with clients. This evidence-supported resource is ideal
for clinicians, supervisors and training programs.
Harry J. Aponte, MSW, LCSW, LMFT, HPhD, is a Clinical Associate
Professor in the Couple and Family Therapy Department at Drexel University.
Karni Kissil, PhD, LMFT, has 20 years of experience as a clinician, working
with individuals, couples and families in diverse practice settings. She is currently
in private practice in Florida.
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The Person of the
Therapist Training Model
Mastering the Use of Self
Edited by Harry J. Aponte
and Karni Kissil
First published 2016
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Aponte, Harry J., editor. | Kissil, Karni, editor.
Title: The person of the therapist training model : mastering
the use of self / edited by Harry J. Aponte and Karni Kissil.
Description: New York, NY : Routledge, 2016. | Includes
bibliographical references and index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2015026625| ISBN 9781138856905 (hbk, alk. paper) |
ISBN 9781138856912 (pbk, alk. paper) | ISBN 9781315719030 (ebk)
Subjects: | MESH: Psychotherapy—education. | Counseling—education.
Classification: LCC RC480 | NLM WM 18 | DDC 616.89/
140071—dc 3
LC record available at http://lccn.loc.gov/2015026625
ISBN: 978-1-138-85690-5 (hbk)
ISBN: 978-1-138-85691-2 (pbk)
ISBN: 978-1-315-71903-0 (ebk)
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To my beloved wife, Theresa, and my darling daughter,
Maria. —H.A.
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Contents
List of Contributors ix
Preface xi
Acknowledgments xix
1 The Person-of-the-Therapist Model on the Use of
Self in Therapy: The Training Philosophy 1
HARRY J. APONTE
2 The POTT Program: Step-by-Step 14
SENEM ZEYTINOgLU
3 Journaling in POTT 27
CHRISTIAN JORDAL, RENATA CARNEIRO AND JODY RUSSON
4 Looking at the POTT Process: The Case of Lynae 41
KARNI KISSIL
5 Looking at the POTT Process: The Case of the “Rescuer” 60
ALBA NIñO
6 About the Facilitators 77
KARNI KISSIL
7 Integrating POTT into Your Setting: Applications
and Modifications 87
KARNI KISSIL AND HARRY J. APONTE
8 POTT Principles Across Mental Health Disciplines:
“Just Use Your Clinical Judgment” 94
JODY RUSSON AND RENATA CARNEIRO
viii Contents
9 Supervision in the POTT Model 109
HARRY J. APONTE
Appendices 120
A. Fall Quarter Materials 120
1. POTT Syllabus—Fall Quarter (Abbreviated) 120
2. Confidentiality Statement 125
3. Outline for Signature Theme Presentation and Paper 126
B. Winter Quarter Materials 127
1. POTT Syllabus—Winter Quarter (Extract) 127
2. Clinical Case Presentation and Paper guide 131
3. Role-Play Options 132
C. Spring Quarter Materials 133
1. POTT Syllabus—Spring Quarter (Extract) 133
2. Simlab Feedback—Questions for the Therapist 134
3. Simlab Paper and Paper guide 135
4. Final Reflection Paper guide 137
D. Supervisory Materials 138
1. POTT Supervision Instrument—Case Presentation 138
2. Post-Supervisory Questionnaires 139
Index 140
Contributors
Editors
Harry J. Aponte, MSW, LCSW, LMFT, HPhD, Clinical Associate Professor
in the Couple and Family Therapy Department at Drexel University,
USA.
I’m much influenced by my psychoanalytic background and structural
family therapy, but take an integrative approach to therapy. My belief in
and sensitivity to how our flawed humanity contributes to our empathy as
therapists has helped lead me to the Person-of-the-Therapist (POTT) model.
Karni Kissil, PhD, licensed marriage and family therapist in private prac-
tice in Jupiter, Florida.
Living in two different cultures and having been trained in two different
therapeutic modalities (psychodynamic and family therapy) help me think
outside the box as a therapist. I like the POTT model because of its
emphasis on self-acceptance of our flawed humanity. It allows me to sit
more comfortably in my own skin and as a result have more freedom in my
clinical work.
Contributors
Renata Carneiro, MS PhD.
My culture, background in theater, and family helped me to always be
curious about others. My preferred theoretical orientation is Narrative
Family Therapy. I enjoy working with clients who are different from me,
and learn about their experiences. The experiential component of POTT
appeals to me because I can use all parts of myself to connect with clients.
Christian Jordal, PhD, LMFT, Clinical Assistant Professor and Associate
Director of the Master’s Degree program in Couple and Family Therapy
at Drexel University, USA.
I use a variety of approaches with my clients, depending on the presenting
issues. I have advanced training in couple and sex therapies. I am drawn to
the POTT model because I believe clinicians must understand who we are
as people, to understand who we are as practitioners.