A step-by-step guide to developing advanced Therapeutic skills

Be open to learning more

Remember the field of psychology is vast and literally never-ending, you can always learn more.

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Follow therapists and institutes that regularly create content

Follow the institute or therapists that regularly create content on content on concepts and techniques that you can use in your practice.

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Accept and acknowledge

There is a difference between theoretical conceptual knowledge and practical skills that you will need to use in your practice.

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Check out different certification courses

Take a course in practice-based learning for the major approaches to psychotherapy or the Comprehensive Cognitive Hypnotic Psychotherapy Program.

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Connect with other psychologists

Join a psychologist support group. Participate in the meetings, join case discussions, and share with and learn from other practicing psychologists.

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Do an extensive internship or fellowship

"Consider an extensive internship or fellowship of at least a year if you have recently completed your master's degree. Short internships may provide initial exposure, but longer ones allow for more practical experience."

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Differentiate between skill and state

If you have been attending multiple courses but still do not have the confidence to work with clients, this may not be a skill-related issue but an issue related to mental state and emotional state

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Hope you have found these tips on developing advanced therapeutic skills useful and that you will begin to follow them from today itself.

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