Developing Person-Centred Counselling
Format:Paperback
Publisher:SAGE Publications Inc
Published:27th Nov '02
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
This second edition offers counsellors insights to enhance their skills in the person-centred approach, featuring updated content on key topics, practical examples, and case studies to support their development.
Developing Person-Centred Counselling, Second Edition is a comprehensive guide aimed at enhancing the skills of counsellors within the person-centred framework. Authored by Dave Mearns, a prominent expert in the field, this updated edition reflects the latest advancements in person-centred practice. The book is structured to support both practitioners and trainees in deepening their understanding and application of this approach.
The text includes new chapters focusing on critical concepts such as growth and transference, which are essential for effective person-centred training. It addresses key topics including the core conditions, the therapeutic alliance, the development of the counsellor, the therapeutic process, and the relationship between the person-centred approach and psychopathology. These elements are crucial for fostering a supportive and effective therapeutic environment.
Each section of the book is enriched with practical case studies and examples from real-life practice, encouraging counsellors to reflect on their methods and consider ways to enhance their effectiveness. The insights provided challenge readers to think critically about their practice, making it a valuable resource for both those in training and seasoned professionals looking to refine their skills. Overall, Developing Person-Centred Counselling, Second Edition serves as an inspiring and practical tool for anyone engaged in the person-centred counselling field.
`This is a useful book for those who use person-centred counselling in their practice, or who are training to become person-centred counsellors′ - Counselling and Psychotherapy, the Journal of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
Well structured and suitable for those progressing well with person centred theory and want to develop further. -- Mr Marc Tomlinson * drupal *
The welcome updated version is highly readable and succinct, and surprising full of wisdom. Essenetial reading for students in counseling and psychotherapy -- Mrs Connie Johnson * drupal *
This book already exists on our recommended reading list for the module Personal and Professional Development Year Two I have recommended this title to my students. It has benifited me with the delivery of this module. -- Mrs Gisela Oates * drupal *
Written by Dave Mearns, the book is a credible and valuable resource for any Counsellor Education programme. It covers key aspects of person-centred practice and how this can be developed and improved. I find this book a very good resource for teaching and recommended reading for students. -- Mrs Marion Gossman * drupal *
This is an excellent book, by a very popular and highly respected writer/counsellor. Students have traditionally found his books to be reader friendly and this is also the case with this book. chapters are short sweet and to the point and not too overwhelming for the new students -- Ms Deana Friel * drupal *
Dave Mearns as one of the key theorists in PCA supports the ethos of our college and is a must for trainee counsellors at ICPPD -- Professor Christine Moran * drupal *
ISBN: 9780761949695
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 250g
144 pages
2nd Revised edition