Integrative Counselling Skills in Action (Print copy) by
This bestselling text has been used extensively in training people in counselling skills. Now in its third edition, this highly practical guide illustrates the minutiae of the process within the context of the counselling encounter, enabling both the beginning counsellor and those using counselling skills to put theory into practice. Frequent case studies are used to illustrate the strategies and skills in action at each stage, highlighting the complexities, contradictions and satisfactions inherent in the counselling process. This fully-updated edition includes new material on: - the evolution, relevance and value of a 'process' model with stages used stages as developed by differing therapeutic models - negotiating and managing a counselling contract - using self-disclosure effectively in the process - the positives and pit-falls - planning and taking action - the value and relevance of supervision to ethical practice - how to prepare and use supervision effectively - new case studies to illustrate the theory in action. This inclusive and readable book will be an invaluable resource for counsellors in training and those who use counselling skills in either their paid or voluntary work.
Practical counselling skills: an integrative approach (Print copy) by This link will take you to your subject guide
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Skills in Gestalt Counselling and Psychotherapy. 4th edn. (Print copy) by
This practical guide to the gestalt approach has successfully introduced thousands of trainee therapists to the essential skills needed in gestalt practice. The authors offer practical guidance on the entire process of therapy including setting up the therapeutic session, creating a working alliance, assessment and treatment direction, managing risk, supervision, adopting a research approach, and managing difficult encounters.The Fourth Edition has been updated to include: Some implications of working in the twenty-first century, including working virtually Updated content on trauma An enhanced discussion of mindfulness and awareness New case examples and exercises Updated references and further reading
Skills in Existential Counselling and Psychotherapy (Print copy) by
This book is the first practical introduction to a skills-based Existential approach. Accessible for those without a philosophical background, it describes Existential practice in terms of a number of concrete and tangible skills, tasks, and interactions. It shows how to enable the client to become more reflective about life and better capable of taking responsibility for it.
Websites and Online Resources:
Gestalt & Dreams
http://www.here-be-dreams.com/psychology/perls.html
http://www.dreamhawk.com/analysis.htm
http://www.dreamlynx.com/thegestalt.html
http://www.dreamanalysis.info/
http://webspace.ship.edu/cgboer/gestalt.html
http://daphne.palomar.edu/design/gestalt.html
