Synopses & Reviews
This bestselling text has been used extensively in training people in counselling skills. Now in its third edition, this highly practical guide illustrates the minutiae of the process within the context of the counselling encounter, enabling both the beginning counsellor and those using counselling skills to put theory into practice.
Frequent case studies are used to illustrate the strategies and skills in action at each stage, highlighting the complexities, contradictions and satisfactions inherent in the counselling process. This fully-updated edition includes new material on:
- the evolution, relevance and value of a 'process' model with stages used stages as developed by differing therapeutic models
- negotiating and managing a counselling contract
- using self-disclosure effectively in the process - the positives and pit-falls
- planning and taking action
- the value and relevance of supervision to ethical practice - how to prepare and use supervision effectively
- new case studies to illustrate the theory in action.
This inclusive and readable book will be an invaluable resource for counsellors in training and those who use counselling skills in either their paid or voluntary work.
Synopsis
This excellent book describes a three-stage model of counselling compatible with similar models.. but using simple, everyday language which allows the ideas and structures suggested to be readily accessible to many people... A valuable addition to the existing books on counselling skills, the greatest value of this book will be to new students of counselling, helping them to identify and practice the skills they are learning. However, its very easy, accessible style will make it a welcome addition to many a bookshelf' - British Psychological Society Counselling Psychology Review
The focus of this book is upon the communication skills which every counsellor needs in order to work effectively with clients. Sue