Speedy provides a necessary introduction to the purposes, possibilities and processes of narrative research methods in therapy practices. Merging social science and arts-based research methods, makes this book ideal for therapy students and practitioners, as well as those providing counselling in other related professional areas.
This book presents students and experienced practitioners alike with an accessible guide on the complex dynamics of the couple relationship. Combining the theoretical grounding of various psychodynamic fields of thought with vivid case studies, it advises on how to address issues such as domestic violence, affairs and the step-family system.
Building on the success of Working with the Elderly and their Carers, this new edition pursues an in depth understanding of therapy with older people. A wide range of clinical material and 3 new chapters draw on developments in psychodynamic theory and the author’s experience to offer valuable insights for trainees and experienced practitioners
Effective interviewing skills are crucial for those working within the human service industries. This book outlines essential advice and strategies, and offers helpful leaning aids, thus providing developing professionals throughout counselling, social work and psychotherapy with a valuable resource for conducting a successful interview.
Whilst assessment has long been central to the counselling process, with the recent moves towards evidence-based practice and increased regulation it is taking an increasingly pivotal role in service provision. This important new text helps clarify the nature and purpose of assessment in counselling. It explores the theoretical underpinnings of assessment across the core therapeutic schools and addresses critical differences in the meanings and importance deferred to it. It will be invaluable reading for all trainees as well as for practitioners wishing to gain a broad insight into therapeutic practice across the boundaries of the many therapeutic models.
Featuring contributions from leading international figures in the person-centred world, this landmark volume provides a comprehensive, in-depth and cutting-edge overview of the field. The Handbook describes the underlying principles, theory and concepts of the approach in a coherent and clearly structured way, and closely relates these ideas to therapeutic practice and research. With its numerous case vignettes and extensive references, it is set to become the key text on person-centred therapy for students and practitioners the world over.
Comprehensive, easy-to-read introduction to personal counselling. Each skills chapter includes demonstration examples of suitable client statements and counsellor responses, followed by practice examples and student assignment examples.
The role of stress in the development of certain illnesses is increasingly being recognized. As a result there is a growing need to find effective psychological treatments to address this factor. This timely book looks at psychosomatics and psychosomatic medicine. It gives clinical descriptions of the main psychosomatic disorders and reviews psychotherapeutic approaches to treatment. Clearly set out and accessibly written, it will be essential reading for qualified and trainee counsellors, psychotherapists, clinical psychologists and psychiatrists as well as physicians.
Psychodynamic counselling is rooted in the psychoanalytic tradition with its rich understanding of the functioning of the human psyche and the stages of human development. As contemporary society changes economically, politically and culturally, however, counselling faces multiple new challenges in addressing diversity and difference. The contributors to this important and innovative text address this need, illustrating their theoretical points with vivid case study material to show how the resources of the psychoanalytic tradition can be deployed to meet the particular needs of diverse client groups.
A step-by-step guide through a range of counselling skills, progressing from inviting a person to talk to ending a helping conversation, with plenty of examples, tips, exercises and sample conversations.
A definitive handbook for the practice of existential psychotherapy by leading figures from the existential field.
Authoritative and accessible introduction to the basic assumptions, theoretical ideas, techniques and principles of practice underlying psychodynamic counselling.
An introduction to the 'focusing' approach of Eugene Gendlin, discussing his theoretical innovations and their implications for clinical practice within person-centred therapy.
An introduction to the person-centred approach for the 21st Century by the highly regarded Temenos team.
