Counselling Skills For Dummies 2e

Author : Gail Evans
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 111865756X
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Counselling Skills For Dummies written by Gail Evans and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-07-23 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the practical skills for helping others. Whether you are considering becoming a counsellor, have toprovide some form of counselling as part of your job, or are simplyinterested in communicating well, Counselling Skills ForDummies provides the perfect introduction to the practicalbasics of counselling. Starting with a thorough guide to thequalities, knowledge and skills needed to become a ‘listeninghelper’, the book goes on to provide a framework for acounselling session, helping you to successfully manage apotentially daunting process. Counselling Skills For Dummies, 2nd Edition: Illustrates how you can create a positive relationship betweenlistener and speaker Teaches you how to structure a helping conversation Explains how asking the right questions are important to theprogression of the relationship between speaker and listener Shows how you can better understand yourself, which is acrucial step in ensuring that you break down your own barriers tolistening

Author : Gail Evans
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118657322
Total Pages : 365 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Counselling Skills For Dummies written by Gail Evans and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-09-30 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the practical skills for helping others. Whether you are considering becoming a counsellor, have to provide some form of counselling as part of your job, or are simply interested in communicating well, Counselling Skills For Dummies provides the perfect introduction to the practical basics of counselling. Starting with a thorough guide to the qualities, knowledge and skills needed to become a ‘listening helper’, the book goes on to provide a framework for a counselling session, helping you to successfully manage a potentially daunting process. Counselling Skills For Dummies, 2nd Edition: Illustrates how you can create a positive relationship between listener and speaker Teaches you how to structure a helping conversation Explains how asking the right questions are important to the progression of the relationship between speaker and listener Shows how you can better understand yourself, which is a crucial step in ensuring that you break down your own barriers to listening

Author : John McLeod
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
ISBN 13 : 0335244270
Total Pages : 378 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book EBOOK: Counselling Skills: A Practical Guide for Counsellors and Helping Professionals written by John McLeod and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2011-04-04 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "For anyone in a caring, facilitative or managing role, Counselling Skills provides a uniquely comprehensive, accessible and practical guide to interpersonal helping. It introduces a way of working that is both focused and personalised: tailored to an individual client's specific goals and preferences. The book will be invaluable to anyone who wants to help others deal with their problems." Mick Cooper, University of Strathclyde, UK "Not everyone possesses the skills required to ensure that professional communication is compassionate and supportive, but the skills can be learned and this book on Counselling Skills provides just the resource needed. Its authors have the experience as practitioners and teachers to imbue the text with wisdom derived from life, academia and counselling. The book is carefully crafted and beautifully written; it includes exercises and examples that enhance learning; it is comprehensive and completely relevant for anyone who seeks to use counselling skills competently in their work." Professor Sue Wheeler, University of Leicester, UK "The book offers a sound and accessible introduction for anyone considering formal counselling skills training ... As a bereavement counsellor I will gladly keep a place for this book on my bookshelf, as it offers a useful refresher in basic skills. I would certainly recommend it to colleagues within pastoral caring roles and other caring professions." Sally Smith, Counselling Psychology student at The University of Wolverhampton, UK This bestselling book is designed to help counselling trainees acquire and develop the skills and techniques needed to have therapeutic impact with their clients. It also provides those in the helping professions with an easy-to-follow model of 'embedded counselling' that provides tools and strategies for offering counselling relationships within a diversity of work settings. The new edition is thoroughly revised and features nine new chapters, addressing such topics as: an A-Z of practical counselling skills, dealing with difficult relationships, issues caused by cultural diversity or life transitions, and issues in loss and bereavement. The book also covers: Key counselling skills such as caring, listening, questioning and reframing, reflection, attunement to a client, challenging and giving advice Building a counselling relationship Developing understanding of clients' issues Resolving difficult feelings and emotions Ethical principles of counselling practice Working together to change behaviour Counselling Skills, 2nd edition is packed with exercises and information on recent studies, to help readers relate theory to their own practice. Written in an accessible, engaging style, with numerous case examples, this book is suitable for students taking courses or modules in counselling skills, counsellors in training, and any professionals who may provide counselling support within their roles, including teachers, doctors, community workers, social workers and nurses.

Author : Rebecca Koltz
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Foundational Counseling Skills (2nd Edition) written by Rebecca Koltz and published by . This book was released on 2023-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Skills to to teach you how to listen, reflect, and understand client concerns

Author : Richard Nelson-Jones
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 9781412902731
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Counselling Skills written by Richard Nelson-Jones and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2005 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: `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, Second Edition 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, Second 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 Second Edition, the book has been fully up-dated and new material has been added on the diversity of helpers and clients, the use of training groups and supervision. Combining a clear explanation of skills, with a host of practical activities, Introduction to Counselling Skills, Second 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.

Author : Sue Cowley
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119996708
Total Pages : 390 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Teaching Skills For Dummies written by Sue Cowley and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-12-23 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Being a “good teacher” is a difficult goal to achieve, being largely dependent on a huge variety of skills outside of the main curriculum. Teaching Skills For Dummies focuses on these ‘soft’ skills of teaching, from maintaining discipline to creating engaging lesson plans and monitoring performance. This essential guide promises to help teachers gain the respect of their pupils, manage potential confrontations and ultimately get the best out of both their careers and their students. Teaching Skills For Dummies includes information on: Developing Your Teaching Style Teaching a Class Managing a Class Dealing with Different Kinds of People Succeeding Beyond the Classroom “Don’t let the title fool you; this is an essential guide and resource for any aspiring teacher. Sue Cowley uses her experience and insight to provide a comprehensive and informative resource, packed with excellent advice and brilliant suggestions for making both teaching and learning effective. A must for any teacher’s bookshelf!” - Peter Hadfield, Principal lecturer in Education, University of Bedfordshire

Author : Helen Whitten
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119997356
Total Pages : 405 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cognitive Behavioural Coaching Techniques For Dummies written by Helen Whitten and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-01-19 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cognitive Behavioural Coaching (CBC) takes the highly effective techniques and principles of CBT off the therapists couch and in to the work place and the home. Whether you’re already a coach, interested in becoming one or new to the subject; this friendly guide covers the origins and principles of Cognitive Behavioural Coaching and walks you step-by-step through the coaching process. The book explains how to use the tools and techniques of CBC to challenge negative thinking, make positive changes, achieve goals and improve effectiveness in your personal and professional life. Coverage includes: The principles and the basics of CBC The Attributes of the CB Coach and the CBC Process The CBC toolkit for Work and Life Exploring Potential and working with Relationships Managing Career Transitions and maintaining Peak Performance About the author Helen Whitten is an experienced and accredited coach, facilitator, mediator and writer. She is the Founder and Managing Director of Positiveworks London, a consultancy company providing coaching and development programmes to people in the public and private sector throughout the world.

Author : Members British Association
Publisher : Hodder Education
ISBN 13 : 144416435X
Total Pages : 313 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Counselling Skills in Context written by Members British Association and published by Hodder Education. This book was released on 2001-06-29 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published in association with the BACUP, this textbook provides the required knowledge for counselling skills qualifications. The book relates to the activity of counselling skills and addresses the context and roles in which these skills are used. Each chapter of the book contains information and practical activities which are designed to test knowledge. The book offers comprehensive coverage of the following areas: ? Ethics and processes, including the description of the difference between counselling skills and counselling. ? Life stages. ? Theoretical perspectives. ? Values, attitudes and beliefs. ? Listening skills. ? Settings. ? Bullying and harassment. ? Mentoring. The book is ideal for students on counseling skills courses and those using counseling skills in a variety of different environments.

Author : Dr. Sarah Brewer
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119996791
Total Pages : 413 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Low-Cholesterol Cookbook For Dummies written by Dr. Sarah Brewer and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-02-08 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the UK, 7 out of 10 people over the age of 45 have high cholesterol levels (Bupa 2007). Although there are no clear symptoms, high cholesterol levels have been associated with heart disease and stroke – two of Britain’s biggest killers. There are several factors that can cause high cholesterol; an unhealthy diet, being overweight and a lack of exercise are three of the main contenders. As a result, some of the best ways to control and reduce cholesterol levels are losing weight, eating a heart-healthy diet and taking regular exercise. Although eating healthily may sound simple, it’s often difficult to know which foods to avoid when trying to lower cholesterol. Fully adapted for the UK market, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook For Dummies reveals which food you should eat and helps readers make small changes to their diet to achieve big results. Low-Cholesterol Cookbook For Dummies includes: The latest dietary and medical information on cholesterol and how to control it Over 90 delicious recipes as well as low fat cooking techniques and ways to lower cholesterol on a daily basis Sensible advice on finding the right foods when shopping, planning menus, and adapting recipes to suit family and friends.

Author : Helen Whitten
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470713798
Total Pages : 405 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cognitive Behavioural Coaching Techniques For Dummies written by Helen Whitten and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-02-27 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cognitive Behavioural Coaching (CBC) takes the highly effective techniques and principles of CBT off the therapists couch and in to the work place and the home. Whether you’re already a coach, interested in becoming one or new to the subject; this friendly guide covers the origins and principles of Cognitive Behavioural Coaching and walks you step-by-step through the coaching process. The book explains how to use the tools and techniques of CBC to challenge negative thinking, make positive changes, achieve goals and improve effectiveness in your personal and professional life. Coverage includes: The principles and the basics of CBC The Attributes of the CB Coach and the CBC Process The CBC toolkit for Work and Life Exploring Potential and working with Relationships Managing Career Transitions and maintaining Peak Performance About the author Helen Whitten is an experienced and accredited coach, facilitator, mediator and writer. She is the Founder and Managing Director of Positiveworks London, a consultancy company providing coaching and development programmes to people in the public and private sector throughout the world.