Publications

Books, Jeffrey Kottler, author, On Being a Therapist, counseling, psychotherapy, advocacy, psychotherapist, counselor, leadership

Publications

 

Jeffrey A. Kottler is the author of over 120 nonfiction books including several of the following recent and popular titles.

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Selected and Recent Published Books by Jeffrey Kottler

Kottler, J. A. (2024). 38 Lessons for Counselors and Therapists: How Personal Experiences Shape Professional Growth. Cognella.

Kottler, J. A. (2023). Healthy Aging in Action: Roles, Functions, and Optimal Grandparenting. Cognella.

Kottler, J. A. (2022). Unexplained Mysteries of Everyday Human Behavior. Cognella.

Kottler, J. A. (2022). On Being a Therapists (6th ed.). Oxford University Press.

Kottler, J. A. (2022). Critical and Provocative Issues in Human Development. Cognella.

Kottler, J. A. (2021). Practicing What You Preach: Self-Care for Helping Professionals. Cognella.

Kottler, J. A. (2021). Essential of Psychology: Basic Concepts Revealed Through Compelling Stories. Cognella.

Kottler, J. A., & Balkin, R. (2020). Myths, Misconceptions, and Invalid Assumptions About Counseling and Psychotherapy. Oxford University Press.

Kottler, J. A., & Safari, S. (2019). Making a Difference: A Journey of Adventure, Disaster, and Redemption Inspired by the Plight of At-Risk Girls. Cognella.

Kottler, J. A., & Englar-Carlson, M. (2019). Learning Group Leadership: An Experiential Approach (4th ed.). Cognella.

Kottler, J. A., & Montgomery, M. (2019). Theories in Counseling and Therapy: Experiential and Practical Approaches. Cognella.

Kottler, J. A., Banu, S., & Jani, S. (Eds.)(2019). Handbook of Refugee Experience: Trauma, Resilience, and Recovery. Cognella.

Kottler, J. A. (2018). Living and Being a Therapist: Selected Writings of Jeffrey Kottler. Cognella.

Safari, S., & Kottler, J. (2018). Above the Mountain’s Shadow: A Journey of Hope and Adventure Inspired by the Forgotten. Cognella.

Kottler, J. A., & Sharp, L. (2018). Understanding Research: Being a Competent and Critical Consumer. Cognella.

Kottler, J. A. (2018). What You Don’t Know About Leadership But Probably Should: Applications to Daily Life. Oxford University Press.

Kottler, J. A. (2018). Secrets of Exceptional Counselors. American Counseling Association.

Kottler, J. A., & Balkin, R. (2017). Relationships in Counseling and the Counselor’s Life. American Counseling Association.

Kottler, J. A. (2017). On Being a Therapist (5th edition). Oxford University Press.

Brew, L., & Kottler, J. A. (2017). Applied Counseling Skills: Transforming Lives (3rd ed). Sage.

Kottler, J. A., & Carlson, J. (2016). Therapy Over 50: Aging Issues in Psychotherapy and the Therapist’s Life. Oxford University Press.

Kottler, J. A. (2015). The Therapist in the Real World: What You Never Learn in Graduate School (But Really Need to Know). W. W. Norton. 

Kottler, J. A. (2015). Stories We’ve Heard, Stories We’ve Told: Life-Changing Narratives in Therapy and Everyday Life. Oxford University Press.

Kottler, J. A., & Carlson, J. (2015). On Being a Master Therapist: Practicing What We Preach. Wiley.

Kottler, J. A., & Shepard, D. (2015). Introduction to Counseling: Voices from the Field (8th ed.).Wadsworth.

Kottler, J. A. (2014). Change: What Leads to Personal Transformation. Oxford University Press.

Kottler, J. A., Englar-Carlson, M., & Carlson, J. (2013). Helping Beyond the 50 Minute Hour: Therapists Involved in REAL Social Action. Routledge.

Kottler, J. A., & Kottler, E. (2013). The Teacher’s Journey: Building Relationships and Flourishing Throughout Your Career. Corwin.

Kottler, J. A. (2012). The Therapist’s Workbook: Self-assessment, Self-care, and Self-improvement Exercises for Mental Health Professionals (2nd ed.). Wiley.

Kottler, J. A. (2012). Stress Management and Prevention: Applications to Daily Life (2nd ed). Routledge.

Kottler, J. A. (2011). Excelling in College: Strategies for Success and Reducing Stress. Wadworth.

Kottler, J. A. (2011). Lust for Blood: Why We Are So Fascinated by Death, Murder, Horror, and Violence. Prometheus.

Kottler, J. A., & Carlson, J. (2011). Duped: Lies and Deception in Psychotherapy. Routledge.

Kottler, J. A. (2010). The Assassin and the Therapist: An Exploration of Truth in Psychotherapy and in Life. Routledge.

Minichiello, V., & Kottler, J. A. (2009). Qualitative Journeys: Student and Mentor Experiences with Research. Sage.

Kottler, J. A., & Carlson, J. (2009). Creative Breakthroughs in Therapy: Tales of Transformation and Astonishment. Wiley.

Kottler, J. A., & Marriner, M. (2009). Changing People’s Lives While Transforming Your Own: Paths to Social Justice and Global Human Rights. Wiley.

Kottler, J. A., & Kottler, E. (2008). Students Who Drive You Crazy: Succeeding with Resistant, Unmotivated, and Otherwise Difficult Young People (2nd ed). Corwin Press.

Kottler, J. A., & Carlson, J. (2008). Their Finest Hour: Master Therapists Share Their Greatest Success Stories (2nd ed.). Crown Publishing.

Brew, L., & Kottler, J. A. (2008). Applied Counseling Skills: Transforming Lives. Sage.

Kottler, E., Kottler, J. A., & Street, C. (2008). English Language Learners in Your Classroom: Strategies that Work. Corwin.

Kottler, J.A. (2008). A Basic Primer of Helping Skills. Sage.

Kottler, J. A., & Kottler, E. (2007). Counseling Skills for Teachers (2nd ed.). Corwin Press.

Kottler, J. A., & Carlson, J. (2007). Moved By the Spirit: Discovery and Transformation in the lives of Leaders. Impact.

Kottler, J. A. (2006). Divine Madness: Ten Stories of Creative Struggle. Jossey-Bass.

Kottler, J. A., & Carlson, J. (2006). The Client Who Changed Me: Stories of Therapist Personal Transformation. Brunner/Routledge.

Kottler, J. A., & Carlson, J. (2003). The Mummy At the Dining Room Table: Eminent Therapists Reveal Their Most Unusual Cases and What They Teach Us About Human Behavior. Jossey-Bass.

Kottler, J. A., & Carlson, J. (2002). Bad Therapy: Master Therapists Share Their Worst Failures. Brunner/Routledge.

Kottler, J. A. (2001). Making Changes Last. Brunner/Routledge.

Moss, J., & Kottler, J.A. (1999). The Last Victim: A True-Life Journey into the Mind of the Serial Killer. Warner Books. (New York Times Bestseller)

Kottler, J.A. (1997). Travel That Can Change Your Life. Jossey-Bass.

Kottler, J.A. (1996). The Language of Tears.  Jossey-Bass.

Kottler, J. (1994). Beyond Blame: A New Way of Resolving Conflict in Relationships. Jossey-Bass.

Kottler, J. (1992). Compassionate Therapy: Working With Difficult Clients. Jossey-Bass.

Kottler, J. (1990). Private Moments, Secret Selves: Enriching Our Time Alone. Ballantine.