Counselling And Helping

What is counselling and how does it differ from other helping relationships? What are counselling skills and are they teachable? This book answers these and other core questions about counselling. It sets out from the view that counselling enables people to take charge of their lives and to feel empowered to make changes. Counselling and Helping "Wonderfully illustrated with case examples, this book is clearly written and down-to-earth. A must-read for beginners and experienced counsellors alike." Robin Davidson, Queens University Belfast What exactly is counselling and how does it differ from other helping relationships? What skills are needed and can they be taught? Counselling and Helping answers these and other fundamental questions, offering an accessible introduction to the core principles of the subject. The book provides a broad framework for helping, introducing the main styles and approaches to counselling, and describes some of the tools used within a counselling relationship. New chapters for the second edition cover topics such as coping, coaching, spirituality, and the body. In addition, more material on counselling processes, outcomes, and models has been incorporated. Counselling in both one-to-one and group situations is also covered, and recurring case studies are used throughout. This indispensable introduction to the subject will enable potential counsellors to decide whether or not they wish to pursue a career in the area. It will also be of real benefi t to those employed in nursing, medicine, and social work and those in human resources, educational and voluntary settings, for whom basic counselling skills are often invaluable. This new edition is an indispensable introduction to the core principles of counselling for those interested in counselling and those considering training. It describes the main styles of counselling, provides an excellent framework for helping, and introduces some of the approaches and key tools used within a counselling relationship Offers a stimulating and highly accessible introduction to the key aspects of counselling Recurring case studies to illustrate clearly the practical application of the range of styles and approaches in counselling and experiential exercises are included in each chapter to facilitate the reader's learning and understanding Guides the reader, in a straightforward, readable style, through the main issues that arise within counselling/helping relationships A book to enthuse, excite and empower those contemplating counselling training, or those who have embarked on a course and want a broad introduction