3rd Edition

Focuses on the practice of core counselling and professional skills, with vignettes, activities, notes from practice, full references, suggestions for further reading and a running glossary.

Robert De Board's engaging account of Toad's experience of counselling will capture the imagination of the growing readership of people who are interested in counselling and the counselling process.

Presents an introduction to the theory and practice of person-centred counselling while incorporating developments in the approach. This title features the inclusion of 'relational depth', a key development for the person-centred approach and counselling generally; and of diversity issues covering religion, gender and sexual orientation.

Presenting the non-directive and related points of view in counselling and therapy, this book defines the progress recently made in the development of the techniques and basic philosophy of counselling.

Provides an introduction to the practical basics of counselling. Starting with a guide to the qualities, knowledge and skills required to become a 'listening helper', this book provides a framework for a counselling session, helping you to manage the process. It illustrates how you can create a positive relationship between listener and speaker.

Aiming to explore various theories in counselling, this book describes various skills, and is useful for students at NVQ Levels 2, 3 and 4, Foundation, Certificate, Diploma and Higher Education level.

Offers a practical introduction to the principles and practices required for successful counselling, to show that working with young people can be both challenging and effective. The book covers: how to understand the young client as a person; the pro-active approach of working with young people; and, the counselling skills and strategies needed.

A guide to various aspects of counselling. It is a useful reading for those wishing to learn vital counselling skills, those who are about to embark on a counselling course and also those who are already trained and experienced counsellors. It details a wide range of counselling skills and examines the origins and different models of counselling.

Explores the issues that may emerge during your development as a therapist. This title helps you become an effective counsellor or psychotherapist by: deepening and consolidating personal learning and development; facilitating the integration of theory, practice and personal experience; and, providing arenas for collaborative dialogue.

Cancer affects not only patients but their loved ones as well. This book responds to families' questions and fears with compassion, guiding professionals on counselling caregivers and families, from dealing with feelings of grief and despair, and fostering hope, to practical issues such as choosing treatments and communicating with doctors.

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Offers an introduction to the theory and practice of counselling and therapy. This book includes information on topics such as: Transactional analysis; The use of natural environment in counselling; The contribution of arts-based approaches; and, Integrating theory into practice.

Seventh edition. International edition.

Collaborative Divorce is an interdisciplinary, team approach to dispute resolution in which the parties, their lawyers, and the collaborative team commit to work cooperatively to reach a divorce settlement. This book presents an overview of the models of collaborative divorce practice.

Addresses crisis mental health by examining three major crises/disasters: Hurricane Katrina, Virginia Tech, and September 11. This book highlights an overview of the disaster response field by focusing on theoretical perspectives which have provided a framework for culturally and ecologically appropriate interventions.

A work on multicultural counseling. It includes 58 chapters covering advances in theory, ethics, research, measurement, and clinical practice and assessment in multicultural counseling and therapy. It includes a research section covering quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research designs.

A guide to one of the most popular approaches to counselling. Using examples drawn from practice, it outlines the main principles of the person-centred approach including the core therapeutic conditions: congruence; unconditional positive regard; and empathy. It is suitable for those who are new to learning about counselling.

A book from Cengage Learning on The Skilled Helper, International Edition .

It is often hard to know what to talk about with a bereaved person after you've offered your condolences, and many avoid talking about the deceased for fear of upsetting the bereaved relative. This book offers a practical framework for conversing with bereaved people, either with individuals or in a group setting.