In its Third Edition and with two new chapters, "Counselling Children" now includes: a sequentially planned integrative model for counselling children; the selection and use of a range of media, activities and play when counselling children; specific counselling skills to use with children; the integration of individual counselling for children with family therapy; counselling children in groups; strategies for helping a child recognise options and choices and managing impulsive behaviour; additional discussion of Behaviour and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy; and, key points at the end of each chapter. Written by bestselling authors, Kathryn Geldard and David Geldard, the book presents the theory and practice of counselling children in straightforward, jargon-free terms. Featuring over 30 photocopiable worksheets to use when helping children in specific areas such as developing self-esteem or managing emotions, "Counselling Children, Third Edition" is an ideal resource for any practice-setting providing counselling services for children.
We live in a world pervaded by the unspoken attitude that we are all basically flawed, broken, incomplete, scarred or sick: we’re labelled as dysfunctional, co-dependent, depressed, you name it. Contrary to popular perception and drug company ad campaigns, fifty years of research shows that positive change does not primarily emerge from examining the disorders, diseases, or dysfunctions—all the stuff that’s wrong with us—that allegedly plague the masses. Dr. Barry Duncan debunks the myth that only a therapist can help you change your life and shows how positive change really... More info
We have taken this experiential classic a step further. By adding some great new stuff and reformatting the text, this informative and practical guide to activity-based counselling is easier than ever to use with groups seeking adventure within traditional small group settings. The original "Games for Group" included 32 different 5-10 minute activities, over 200 "What would it be like...?" questions, Teaching Tales, and Minute Mysteries to assist you in charging up your group. With additions including The Colour Challenge, Cave In, Paper Chute, I Passed Anatomy and more "What... More info
Solution Focused Brief Therapy is a counselling and consultation model developed in the 1980s by Steve de Shazer, Insoo Kim Berg and their colleagues at the Brief Family Therapy Center in Milwaukee. It shows how apparently chronic problems can be quickly and effectively solved using clients own aptitudes and strengths. In this revised edition the authors give a concise description of the model and take stock of the changes in their thinking and practice over the last decade. There are case studies showing the effectiveness of a solution focus with... More info
