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PublisherSAGE Publications, The Limited

ISBN-101847873391

ISBN-139781847873392

eBay Product ID (ePID)66852947

Product Key Features

Number of Pages320 Pages

Publication NameIntroduction to Counselling Skills : Text and Activities

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2008

SubjectPsychotherapy / Counseling

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaPsychology

AuthorRichard Nelson-Jones

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight19 Oz

Item Length9.5 in

Item Width6.7 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number3

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

ReviewsPraise for previous edition:'An excellent introductory book' - lecturer, Worcester College'Useful introduction to counselling skills for social work students' - lecturer, School of Health & Social Sciences'Well presented, clear and accessible' - lecturer, University of Wolverhampton'Very good concise text for students and management trainees. Well established text' - lecturer, Westminster Business School'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, Praise for previous edition: 'An excellent introductory book' - lecturer, Worcester College 'Useful introduction to counselling skills for social work students' - lecturer, School of Health & Social Sciences 'Well presented, clear and accessible' - lecturer, University of Wolverhampton 'Very good concise text for students and management trainees. Well established text' - lecturer, Westminster Business School '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

Dewey Edition21

Dewey Decimal158/.3

Table Of ContentPART ONE: INTRODUCTIONWho Are Counsellors And Helpers? Creating Communication Skills and Feelings Creating Mind Skills The Counselling and Helping Process The Counselling and Helping RelationshipPART TWO: THE RELATING STAGEUnderstanding the Internal Frame of ReferenceShowing Attention and Interest Reflecting Feelings Starting the Counselling and Helping Process Managing Resistances and Making ReferralsPART THREE: THE UNDERSTANDING STAGEAsessing Feelings and Physical Reactions Assessing Thinking Assessing Communication and ActionsChallenges, Feedback and Self-Disclosing Monitoring, Summarizing and Identifying Skills PART FOUR: THE CHANGING STAGEHelping to Solve Problems Coaching Skills: Speaking, Demonstrating and RehearsingImproving Communication and Actions Improving ThinkingNegotiating Homework Conducting Middle Sessions Terminating Counselling and HelpingPART FIVE: FURTHER CONSIDERATIONSRelaxation InterventionsManaging Crises Diversity in Counselling and Helping Ethical Issues and DilemmasTraining Groups and Supervision Counselling Theory and Research Becoming More Skilled and Human

SynopsisAn update of this user-friendly counselling skills book from the bestselling author Richard Nelson-Jones which is essential reading for anyone working in the helping professions, 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, Third Edition is designed to help readers acquire and develop these skills, using an easy-to-follow, three-stage model. Good counselling skills are the key to effective helping relationships. 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, Third 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 Third Edition , the book has been fully up-dated and new material has been added on using relaxation techniques and managing crises. Combining a clear explanation of skills, with a host of practical activities, Introduction to Counselling Skills, Third 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. Richard Nelson-Jones is Fellow of the British Psychological Society and of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and Director of the Cognitive Humanistic Institute, Chiang Mai, Thailand., 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, Third Edition is designed to help readers' acquire and develop these skills, using an easy-to-follow, three-stage model. Good counselling skills are the key to effective helping relationships. 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, Third 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 Third Edition , the book has been fully up-dated and new material has been added on using relaxation techniques and managing crises. Combining a clear explanation of skills, with a host of practical activities, Introduction to Counselling Skills, Third 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. Richard Nelson-Jones is Fellow of the British Psychological Society and of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and Director of the Cognitive Humanistic Institute, Chiang Mai, Thailand., '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, Third Editionis designed to help readers acquire and develop these skills, using an easy-to-follow, three-stage model. Good counselling skills are the key to effective helping relationships. 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, Third 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 Third Edition, the book has been fully up-dated and new material has been added on using relaxation techniques and managing crises. Combining a clear explanation of skills, with a host of practical activities,Introduction to Counselling Skills, Third Editionis the ideal text for introductory courses in counselling skills, counselling and many other professional areas including health care, management, education and social work. Richard Nelson-Jones is Fellow of the British Psychological Society and of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and Director of the Cognitive Humanistic Institute, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

LC Classification NumberBF636.6