{"product_id":"a-holding-space-while-you-wait-for-therapy-an-open-letter-from-therapist-to-client-paperback","title":"A Holding Space While You Wait for Therapy: An Open Letter from Therapist to Client - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJessica Bowers\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBridging the gap between self-help and therapy, \u003ci\u003eA Holding Space While You Wait for Therapy \u003c\/i\u003eprovides insight, support, compassion and hope to clients who are waiting to begin counselling and psychotherapy. Readers will benefit from building their knowledge through accessible psychoeducation, learning practical tools and reading case vignettes which demonstrate these ideas in practice. Mirroring the way in which a therapist 'holds space' for a client, this book provides non-judgemental support to those experiencing challenging moments within their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in a relational style and backed by academic research, this book provides an accessible yet rigorous guide to self-help while waiting for therapy. Each chapter is devoted to exploring a different part of the 'self', drawing from Daniel Stern's 'self-psychology' and the author's humanistic and integrative perspective. There is guidance on: dealing with feelings and emotions, supporting psychological well-being, tuning into the body's wisdom, developing a positive self-relationship, understanding and improving relationships, connecting with soul and spirituality, and harnessing creativity and the imagination - all with the common purpose of helping and healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe open-letter, easy-to-read style makes the content accessible and acts as a companion tool for the reader as they journey through the challenges of life. This is an essential read for clients waiting for therapy, mental health practitioners looking to provide support to waitlisted clients, and trainees or students wanting to better understand the therapeutic journey in full.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJessica Bowers\u003c\/strong\u003e is a counsellor and psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience. Prior to beginning her private practice, Jessica volunteered as a counsellor in a women's institute and a HMP counselling service. As a training facilitator for First Thought Training, she provides well-being-related workshops for healthcare professionals within the NHS. She writes for \u003ci\u003eStorytime Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e's mental health content and has published a series of therapeutic children's books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 166\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.38 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 25, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53878602268979,"sku":"9781032991429","price":47.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/pQnKPh0eF39781032991429.webp?v=1787199802","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/a-holding-space-while-you-wait-for-therapy-an-open-letter-from-therapist-to-client-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}