Secrets and Lies in Psychotherapy

This book examines the nature of lies and concealment in therapy and shows therapists how to prevent or minimize client concealment.

This product is not included in the APA Unlimited CE program.

New York state psychologists: This program is not currently in compliance with the unique requirements imposed by the New York State Board of Education for New York licensed psychologists CE.

• Investigate the nature, importance and implications of clients' secrets and lies in the psychotherapy based on a review of clinical and empirical literature.
• Explain the results of the authors' ongoing studies of client secrets and lies: the most common lies told, personal and clinical factors affecting their occurrence, and the perceived reasons for and consequences of these lies.
• Discuss the training, research and clinical implications of client lies and secrets as it relates to therapist understanding and behavior in therapy.