There is an elephant in the room that everyone knows about but no one is acknowledging. The elephant is implicit and undiscussable, it lurks in every organisation. Everyone talks around the elephant and thinks that everyone else knows about the elephants, however, until the elephants presence is made explicit, the level of dialogue and therefore the quality of decision-making is limited, sound familiar?
After reading this book, you will understand
Johnella Bird is already well-known for highly creative thinking that challenges the implicit rules governing therapeutic practice. In her new book, Constructing The Narrative In Super-vision, she leaves behind the traditional role of the authoritative expert ‘supervisor’ and presents a fresh approach to super-vision. This method emphasises the use of prismatic dialogue to evoke the voices of all the participants in counselling and super-vision. Johnella guides the reader through these practice-centred techniques, allowing for a genuine exploration of the dynamic interplay between participants’ subjective experiences and their theoretical and life knowledges.... More info
Everyone will love this funny, tender story about what not to expect when your mum is expecting. Mummy is having a new baby and Caitlin is delighted. But she is not as excited as her brother Lachlan. He is sure that Daddy's having a horse! When the big day finally arrives, both of them are surprised. This is a unique picture book that celebrates the role of fatherhood in a time when dads are becoming more involved in parenting. It is perfect for children awaiting the arrival of... More info
Skills and techniques from a master therapist on how to help clients connect to their lives in a spiritual manner. Therapy and spirituality? Many therapists are taught that these don't mix. Here readers will learn how spirituality and therapy are inextricably bound together. Bill OHanlon also shows how spirituality can be used to benefit the most challenging clients, even those with an aversion to religion. Combining practical methods with research evidence, this book will help therapists expand their clinical repertoire. More info
