Welcome to your Introduction to Counselling Theory reading list. Here you will find the resources to support you throughout this module.
Essential Reading
The therapeutic relationship by Clarkson, P.This text provides coverage of the uses and abuses of the therapeutic relationship in counselling, psychology, psychotherapy and related fields. It provides a framework for integration, pluralism or deepening singularity with reference to five kinds of therapeutic relationship potentially available in every kind of counselling or psychodynamic work. The work incoporates training and supervision perspectives and examples of course design, uses in assessment and applications to group and couples as well as to organizations. Dealing with an issue of increasing complexity, the book should be of value and significance to psychotherapists, psychoanalysts, clinical and counselling psychologists and other professionals working in the field of helping human relationships such as doctors, social workers, teachers and counsellors.
Call Number: 616.8914 CLA
ISBN: 1861563817
Publication Date: 2003
Psychodynamic theory for therapeutic practice by Higdon, J.This engaging and accessible textbook introduces psychodynamic theory in a way that helps readers better understand complex theories and how these can enrich their practice. Five chapters on classic theorists explore their life stories and the ideas, and are illustrated with captivating case studies. Contemporary developments relating to psychodynamic theory are explored, such as the links with neurobiology and how attachment shapes a baby's brain, and how to make sense of the anxieties contained in the organisations of hospitals and day care nurseries. It also examines psychodynamic evidence based theory and practice An insightful introduction to core psychodynamic theory, this refreshingly clear book is invaluable reading for all students, trainees and practitioners in counselling and psychotherapy, and of interest to those studying and working in the fields of nursing, social work and counselling psychology.
Call Number: 616.8914 HIG
ISBN: 9780230242470
Publication Date: 2011
Skills in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy by Howard, S.This is a step-by-step guide to the key skills and techniques of the psychodynamic approach used at each stage of the therapeutic process. Updated in a second edition, the book includes a new chapter on neuropsychology and its implications for theory and practice, new content on working in the NHS and other settings, additional case material and updates to all chapters reflecting recent literature, research and understanding.
Call Number: 616.8914 HOW + eBook
ISBN: 9781446285671
Publication Date: 2017
Client Centered Therapy by Rogers, C.R.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.
Call Number: 616.8914 ROG
ISBN: 9781841198408
Publication Date: 2021
An Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy by Westbrook, D.This bestselling guide to the basic theory, skills and applications of cognitive behaviour therapy is fully updated to reflect recent developments in CBT theory. It includes in-depth material on working with diversity, and new case studies and exercises to help you reflect and explore how theory can be used to develop effective practice.The Companion Website features over 40 videos illustrating the CBT skills and strategies discussed in the book, including: Measuring CBT's effectiveness Socratic method and applications Physical techniques and behavioural experiments Applications of CBT to specific client disorders Using supervision in CBT.