Introduction to counselling skills : texts & activities
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Introduction to counselling skills : texts & activities
SAGE, 2005
2nd ed
- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [343]-347) and indexes
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Description
`As a course book or an aide to individual learning this book contains a wealth of information and guidance based on years of study and practice. It is easy to use because it is clearly signposted. I particularly like the way the author addresses the range of issues a student needs to consider before embarking on a counselling course. The structure of building block by block, skill by skill simplifies assessment' - Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal
Good counselling skills are the key to effective helping relationships. Introduction to Counselling Skills, Second Edition is designed to help readers' acquire and develop these skills, using an easy-to-follow, three-stage model.
Drawing on many years experience as a counsellor, trainer and writer, Richard Nelson-Jones describes in detail each stage in the helping process and gives examples to show how the skills work in practice. The examples also demonstrate the variety of contexts in which counselling skills are commonly used, as well as the diversity of issues and problems they can help to address. The book covers:
} what counselling skills are
} how to conduct sessions
} ways to clarify and expand your understanding
} how to improve your listening skills
} ethical skills.
Introduction to Counselling Skills, Second Edition is full of practical features designed to aid learning, including activities related to the particular skill being described, learning outcomes, examples, summaries and a glossary of key terms. For this, the Second Edition, the book has been fully up-dated and new material has been added on the diversity of helpers and clients, the use of training groups and supervision.
Combining a clear explanation of skills, with a host of practical activities, Introduction to Counselling Skills, Second Edition is the ideal text for introductory courses in counselling skills, counselling and many other professional areas including health care, management, education and social work.
Table of Contents
PART ONE: INTRODUCTION
Who Are Counsellors, Psychotherapists and Helpers?
Creating Communication Skills and Feelings
Creating Mind Skills
The Counselling and Helping Process
Counselling and Helping Relationship
PART TWO: THE RELATING STAGE
Understanding the Internal Frame of Reference
Showing Attention and Interest
Reflecting Feelings
Starting the Counselling and Helping Process
Managing Resistances and Making Referrals
PART THREE: THE UNDERSTANDING STAGE
Assessing Feelings and Physical Reactions
Assessing Thinking
Assessing Communication and Actions
Challenges, Feedback and Self-Disclosure
Monitoring, Summarizing and Identifying Skills
PART FOUR: THE CHANGING STAGE
Helping to Solve Problems
Coaching Skills
Speaking, Demonstrating and Rehearsing
Improving Communication and Actions
Improving Thinking
Negotiating Homework
Conducting Middle Sessions
Terminating Counselling and Helping
PART FIVE: FURTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Diversity in Counselling and Helping
Ethical Issues and Dilemmas
Training Groups, Supervision and Support
Counselling Theory and Research
Becoming More Skilled and Human
by "Nielsen BookData"