Learning Psychotherapy - Paperback

Learning Psychotherapy: Essential Training Resource for Psychiatry Residents

Learning Psychotherapy by Bernard D. Beitman and Dongmei Yue delivers a comprehensive training framework for psychiatry residents and mental health professionals developing their therapeutic skills. This second edition textbook expands on proven methodologies with updated modules addressing core competencies in clinical practice.

What's Included in the Second Edition

This updated edition introduces two critical new modules: basic listening skills and termination techniques. These additions address fundamental gaps in psychotherapy training, providing structured approaches to patient communication and treatment closure. The textbook maintains its modular format, allowing programs to integrate specific components into existing curricula.

Author Credentials and Expertise

Bernard D. Beitman, M.D. serves as professor and chairman of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. His membership on the Committee on Psychotherapy by Psychiatrists of the American Psychiatric Association demonstrates his active role in shaping professional standards. Dr. Beitman co-authored Integrating Psychotherapy and Pharmacotherapy, establishing his expertise in combined treatment approaches.

Dongmei Yue, M.D. contributes clinical perspectives from her faculty position at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco, bringing practical West Coast clinical experience to the text.

Designed for Residency Training Programs

This textbook specifically targets residency training programs in psychiatry. The structured format supports systematic skill development across multiple therapeutic domains. Programs can implement the modular approach to complement clinical rotations and supervised practice sessions.

Core Training Components

The text covers essential therapeutic skills including patient listening techniques, intervention strategies, and proper termination protocols. Each module builds on foundational concepts, supporting progressive competency development throughout residency training. The material aligns with professional training requirements established by psychiatric education bodies.

Published by W. W. Norton & Company

W. W. Norton & Company's publication ensures academic rigor and editorial quality standards. The paperback format provides practical accessibility for students and training programs managing educational resources.

This professional reference serves psychiatry residents, clinical psychology trainees, and mental health educators seeking structured psychotherapy training materials. The second edition reflects current best practices in psychiatric education and therapeutic skill development.