An Introduction to Counselling, Fifth Edition

Professor Stephen Palmer

Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy is the essential guide to the range of approaches used in current practice.All of the major schools of counselling and psychotherapy are covered, as well as many that are less well known. Ideal as a first text for student counsellors or psychotherapists, this comprehensive introduction will help them locate their initial training within the broad context of different therapeutic approaches and help them to discover the specific areas to which they feel the greatest leaning. The book also features a substantial glossary of terms which will continue to provide a useful source of reference for future reading. Each chapter introduces a specific approach and includes: В· a clear explanation of the core concepts and their use in practice В· an illustrative case study В· profiles of the clients who benefit most from the approach В· advice on further reading В· issues for discussion. This book will be of enormous value to everyone doing an introductory training course in counselling or psychotherapy, and also to potential clients who want to decide what form of counselling or therapy might benefit them most. Leer más…

Dr. Ewan Gillon

**Person-Centred Counselling Psychology is an introduction to the philosophy, theory and practice of the person-centred approach. Focusing on the psychological underpinnings of the approach, Ewan Gillon describes the theory of personality on which it is based and the nature of the therapeutic which is characterised by: '' unconditional positive regard '' empathy '' congruence. The book is an applied, accessible text, providing a dialogue between the psychological basis of person-centred therapy and its application within real world. It shows how the person-centred approach relates to others within counselling psychology and to contemporary practices in mental health generally. It also gives guidance to readers on how to research, train and work as a person-centred practitioner. As well as psychology students, it will be of interest to those from other disciplines, counselling trainees, those within the caring professions, and person-centred therapists from a non-psychological background. **Ewan Gillon is Lecturer in Psychology, Glasgow Caledonian University in the U.K.**** Leer más…

Brian Thorne, Pete Sanders (Psychologist)

`Brian Thorne has arguably become the UK's leading authority on Carl Rogers and his work, gaining this reputation by producing books which ooze many of the qualaties that Rogers himslef espoused - frankness, clarity, sensivity, insightfullness, thoroughness, humility and genorosity of spirit. This book will not disappoint the reader on any of these fronts. I would defy any person-centred practitioner to read it without, at various times, learning something new, being moved, inspired, challenged and entertained' - Ipnosis As founder of the person-centred approach, Carl Rogers (1902-1987) is arguably the most influential psychologist and psychotherapist of the 20th century. Providing unique insights into his life and a clear explanation of his major theoretical ideas, this book offers an accessible introduction for all practitioners and students of the person-centred approach. Written by Brian Thorne, leading person-centred practitioner and bestselling author, the Second Edition explores the continuing influence of Rogers since his death and the development of person-centred therapy internationally. Drawing on his experience of having known and worked with Rogers, Brian Thorne beautifully captures the way in which Rogers worked with clients and from that, draws out the practical implications of what is, in effect, a functional philosophy of human growth and relationships. Leer más…

Dave Mearns

`This is a useful book for those who use person-centred counselling in their practice, or who are training to become person-centred counsellors' - Counselling and Psychotherapy, the Journal of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Developing Person-Centred Counselling , Second Edition is designed to help counsellors improve their skills within the person-centred approach. Written by Dave Mearns, leading person-centred expert and bestselling author, the Second Edition has been fully revised and updated taking account of developments in person-centred practice. With new chapters on growth and transference, the book covers the subjects which are central to person-centred training: } the core conditions. } therapeutic alliance. } development of the counsellor. } therapeutic process. } the person-centred approach in relation to psychopathology. Supported by case material and examples from practice, each part of the book presents the counsellor with practical, and often challenging ideas, which encourage him//her to think carefully about his//her practice and how to improve it. Developing Person-Centred Counselling, Second Edition is a highly practical and inspiring resource for trainees and practitioners alike. Leer más…

British Association For Counselling, Sally Aldridge, Sally Rigby

This text is endorsed by the British Association of Counsellor and Psychotherapists to accompany their new qualification in counselling skills. Many professionals, such as teachers, nurses, and social workers need such skills everyday, and increasing numbers are taking courses in the area. Leer más…

Dr Richard Nelson-Jones

`The new Fifth Edition shows Richard Nelson Jones at his very best: clear, concise and helpful in a practical way. I strongly recommend this text' - Windy Dryden, Professor of Counselling, Goldsmiths College, London 'A welcome update...creating a powerful and stimulating learning experience'- Pat Beardsworth, Director, Welsh Centre for Counselling Psychology, Swansea 'Richard Nelson Jones's use of lifeskills counselling provides significant added value to our services, particularly with our more difficult clients '- David Stratford, Director, Davidson & Associates, Melbourne 'An excellent practical book, packed with useful information. An ideal text for training courses' - Stephen Palmer, Centre for Stress Management, London 'This book provides a secure base from which the counsellor can practice in an empathic, effective and ethical manner' - Robert Bor, Professor of Psychology, City University, London 'A unique combination of theory, skills and practical activities in a highly informative and impressively detailed text' - Ken Fisher, Bolton Institute 'A great training book....extremely useful for a wide variety of counselling, helping and pastoral care settings' - Dr Ron Perry, Director, Institute for Counselling, Sydney, Australia 'Invaluable and interesting text and exercises for building a broad range of counselling skills' - Dr Doug Farnill, Faculty of Medicine, Sydney University, Australia This new Fifth Edition of Richard Nelson-Jones' bestselling Practical... Leer más…

John Mcleod; Dawsonera

The Counsellor's Workbook Developing a Personal Approach Second Edition This new edition of The Counsellor's Workbook offers you a personal exploration of the key issues that may emerge during your development as a therapist. It provides you with an opportunity to document and consolidate your learning and personal development. The Counsellor's Workbook can be used as a stand-alone resource or as a companion text with either the bestselling text, An Introduction to Counselling 4e or other key sources. This book will help you to become an effective counsellor or psychotherapist by: Deepening and consolidating personal learning and development Facilitating the integration of theory, practice and personal experience Providing arenas for collaborative dialogue and exploration with fellow trainees This edition of The Counsellor's Workbook has been comprehensively updated to reflect developments in the field and it now contains over eighty unique exercises. Other enhancements to the book include: A helpful introduction to the book so that you understand how to use the Counsellor’s Workbook effectively Learning tasks that cover new topics in An Introduction to Counselling 4e, such as transactional analysis theory An entirely new section that focuses upon being a member of a learning group and developing self-awareness New case studies that illustrate effective counselling in practice Clear cross-referencing... Leer más…

Margaret Hough

All the major approaches in counselling, how they fit together and how you can integrate them into your practice Leer más…

Gerald Corey

To help your students apply theory to practice, this manual contains structured self-awareness exercises that help students gain a deeper self-understanding and grasp the concepts of the various approaches. Also included are self-inventories, activities, and self-test questions, as well as study questions and exercises based on the "Theory in Practice: The Case of Stan" DVD. Leer más…

American Counseling Association, With Contributors

This premiere counseling reference book is ideal for students, educators, supervisors, researchers, and practitioners seeking to quickly and efficiently update or refresh their knowledge of the most important topics in counseling. More than 400 entries span the 2009 CACREP core areas used in counselor preparation, continuing education, and accreditation of counseling degree programs, making this a perfect text for introductory counseling classes or for use as a study guide when preparing for the National Counselor Exam. The ACA Encyclopedia of Counseling goes beyond simply defining counseling concepts by making the material come alive through its user-friendly writing style and format; instructive examples that connect readers to practice, teaching, supervision, and research; and its helpful cross-referencing of entries, boldfaced important terminology, and suggested resources for further study. Leer más…

Tony Evans, Christiane Sanderson

Conveying the reality of the counselling room, this book provides helpful tips and techniques to enable practitioners to develop and refine their skills. At the heart of this book is the idea of 'situated action'. By this we mean suspending purely intellectual faculties and exploring a different kind of intelligence - one shaped in the real world - in essence what happens to theory when it meets real life. This book offers thirty four skills to achieve this kind of practice wisdom which contain a mixture of reflection, client stories, quotes and images. This text will translate theory into practice for students and be a source of inspiration and reflection for the experienced practitioner. Leer más…

John Sommers-Flanagan, Rita Sommers-Flanagan

**Apply the major psychotherapy theories into practice with this comprehensive text** __Counseling and Psychotherapy Theories in Context and Practice: Skills, Strategies, and Techniques, 2nd Edition__ is an in-depth guide that provides useful learning aids, instructions for ongoing assessment, and valuable case studies. More than just a reference, this approachable resource highlights practical applications of theoretical concepts, covering both theory and technique with one text. Easy to read and with engaging information that has been recently revised to align with the latest in industry best practices, this book is the perfect resource for graduate level counseling theory courses in counselor education, marriage and family therapy, counseling psychology, and clinical psychology. Included with each copy of the text is an access code to the online Video Resource Center (VRC). The VRC features eleven videos—each one covering a different therapeutic approach using real therapists and clients, not actors. These videos provide a perfect complement to the book by showing what the different theories look like in practice. The Second Edition features: * New chapters on Family Systems Theory and Therapy as well as Gestalt Theory and Therapy * Extended case examples in each of the twelve Theory chapters * A treatment planning section that illustrates how specific theories can be used in problem formulation, specific interventions, and potential outcomes assessment * Deeper and... Leer más…

By Gary R. Collins

This proven "course" in pastoral counseling has been extensively expanded and revised by the author to include recent developments and research, new resources, and attention to newly urgent needs such as AIDS and eating disorders. Written with clarity and warmth, this volume builds on biblical foundations and reflects the author's practical experiences. Leer más…

Carl Rogers

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Kathryn Geldard, David Geldard (Auth.)

This is a comprehensive course text for training new counsellors in basic and more advanced counselling micro-skills which come from a number of therapeutic approaches. The book enables new trainees to learn how to make informed choices about the type of skill to use and how to integrate it within a sequential counselling process. It discusses practical issues including ethics and culture, record-keeping, supervision, and the counselling environment, and offers explanation of the therapeutic approaches related to particular micro-skills and the ways to best combine them to facilitate change and provide effective practice. This accessible introduction to counselling skills is essential reading for teachers and trainees alike, an excellent course text for training new counsellors from a number of theoretical approaches. Leer más…