Basic Personal Counselling, 6th Edition

D Geldard; Kathryn Geldard

Previous editions of this comprehensive, easy-to-read counsellor skills training textbook have been popular with trainers and students alike. This sixth edition has been fully updated and includes additional chapters and pedagogic features. The book has been written as a training textbook for both professional and volunteer counsellors and workers in the helping professions. New To This Edition: *A chapter on working collaboratively with the client. This chapter explores contemporary issues relating to the therapeutic alliance and the importance of using a collaborative approach. *A chapter describing experiential counselling skills. This is an important new addition to the text as many counsellors believe that including experiential counselling skills in their repertoire significantly improves counselling outcomes. *Training group exercises are included at the end of skills training chapters. As in the previous editions the book offers: *The introduction of skills in a sequence which facilitates ongoing learning. *Practical examples of the use of skills. *The advantage of combining skills by using an integrative approach to produce change. *A full discussion of the processes of change involved in counselling. *Suitable approaches for counselling clients presenting with specific problems such as anger, depression, grief, or suicidal ideation. *Discussion of the importance and use of supervision. *Discussion of professional issues including confidentiality, professional ethics, record-keeping, arrangement of a counselling room, and the need to care for yourself. *Key statements are highlighted throughout the book for ease of reference

Basic Personal Counselling, 6th Edition

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