In Our Clients’ Shoes conveniently assembles a number of important papers on the Therapeutic Assessment approach in one resource, explicating its history, theory, techniques, as well as its impact on clients and assessors. Author Stephen E. Finn incorporates pieces presented at various conferences over the past 13 years, in addition to previously unpublished work, with the intent to allow psychologists greater insight into their clients’ perspectives. Arranged in three sections, this resource is appropriate for all clinicians who wish to further impact the lives of their clients and enhance their own wisdom, compassion, and personal and professional development.
Key Features
- Describes the history and development of Therapeutic Assessment, including personal experiences of the author.
- Illustrates particular techniques of collaborative and Therapeutic Assessment through a variety of essays.
- Provides insights on integrating test findings and engaging clients in discussing their experiences.
- Discusses the link between Therapeutic Assessment and major schools of psychotherapy: intersubjectivity theory and control-mastery theory.
- Covers practical matters such as billing, marketing, and finding professional support for Therapeutic Assessment.
Additional Information
The second section follows with a variety of essays to illustrate particular techniques of collaborative and Therapeutic Assessment. In this section, readers gain an understanding of how to integrate test findings, engage clients in discussing their experiences of a test, conduct assessment intervention sessions, and teach Therapeutic Assessment to graduate students. Finn concludes by drawing a link between Therapeutic Assessment and two major schools of psychotherapy: intersubjectivity theory and control-mastery theory. He also discusses how assessors grow and change as a result of practicing psychological assessment.
