About this book -- Building your foundation as a helper -- Understanding nonverbal behavior -- Ingredients of an effective helping relationship -- Listening responses -- Influencing responses -- Conceptualizing and assessing client problems, concerns, and contexts -- Conducting an interview assessment with clients -- Identifying, defining, and evaluating outcome goals -- Clinical decision making and treatment planning -- Imagery and modeling strategies -- Reframing, cognitive modeling, and problem-solving strategies -- Cognitive change and cognitive restructuring strategies -- Stress management strategies -- Meditation and relaxation strategies -- Exposure strategies -- Self-management strategies: self-monitoring, stimulus control, self-reward, and self-efficacy -- Strategies for working with resistance: solution-focused therapy and motivational interviewing