Becoming Competent in the Competencies Movement

What is it about?

This book is intended to enhance the knowledge, attitudes, and skills of the reader as they pertain to the competencies movement. In a highly readable and organized fashion, Sperry discusses competencies as they relate to three major theoretical approaches to psychotherapy—dynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and systemic, while also linking research evidence with practical suggestions for competently engaging in the effective provision of psychotherapy services. The layout of the sections and chapters, combined with a visual, integrative model of the competencies that is followed throughout the book, makes this text accessible to a wide range of mental health professionals. The simple, yet comprehensive, nature of Sperry’s writing makes it a viable resource for trainees seeking a basic starting point for understanding the competency movement. A limitation of Core competencies in counseling and psychotherapy is that there may not be the depth of knowledge that some readers may be seeking. This book primarily covers the knowledge and attitudinal components as they relate to competence, while merely touching on the actual skills necessary to implement them.

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