Counselling Children: A Practical Introduction
Author(s): Kathryn Geldard, David Geldard and Rebecca Yin Foo
Rich in practical exercises, this is the definitive guide to the skills and techniques used when working with children experiencing emotional problems.
Now over fifteen years old, the Geldard's bestselling book covers everything you need to know to work effectively with this age group. This fully revised and updated fourth edition includes: - The goals for counselling children and the counsellor-child relationship - Practice frameworks for working effectively with children - Play therapy and using different media and activities - Building self esteem and social skills using worksheets. The book also has: - A brand new chapter on ethical considerations - A new chapter covering current research, helping you understand and demonstrate the evidence base for your practice - Lots more case studies to help you explore the most appropriate techniques across different settings and at different stages of your practice.
This highly practical guide is vital reading for anyone working or training to work with children, whether you be counsellor, psychologist, social worker, occupational therapist, nurse or teacher.
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'This book is a must have for anyone training to work with children. It combines theory, research-based strategies and direct experience to create a practical, accessible and thoughtful guide. New counsellors will no doubt continue to refer to the book's suggested strategies and media for years to come.' --Dr Samantha Bursnall, Clinical Psychologist, Department of Child and Family, Tavistock Centre, London
Dr Kathryn Geldard is adjunct senior lecturer at the University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia.
David Geldard has an international reputation as a psychologist and trainer of counsellors. He is noted for his work in counselling children and their families.
Rebecca Yin Foo is an educational and developmental psychologist who specializes in working with children and families in her private practice.
Table of Contents
PART I: COUNSELLING CHILDREN
Goals for Counselling Children
The Child-Counsellor Relationship
Ethical Considerations when Counselling Children
Attributes of a Counsellor for Children
PART II: PRACTICE FRAMEWORKS
Historical Background and Contemporary Ideas about Counselling Children
The Process of Child Therapy
The Child's Internal Processes of Therapeutic Change
Sequentially Planned Integrative Counselling for Children (the SPICC model)
Counselling Children in the Context of Family Therapy
Counselling Children in Groups
PART III: CHILD COUNSELLING SKILLS
Observation
Active Listening
Helping the Child to Tell Their Story and Get in Touch with Strong Emotions
Dealing with Resistance and Transference
Dealing with Self-concept and Self-destructive Beliefs
Actively Facilitating Change
Termination of Counselling
Skills for Counselling Children in Groups
PART IV: PLAY THERAPY - USE OF MEDIA AND ACTIVITIES
The Play Therapy Room
The Evidence-base for Play Therapy and Counselling Children
Selecting the Appropriate Media or Activity
The Use of Miniature Animals
Sand-tray Work
Working with Clay
Drawing, Painting, Collage and Construction
The Imaginary Journey
Books and Stories
Puppets and Soft Toys
Imaginative Pretend Play
Games
PART V: THE USE OF WORKSHEETS
Building Self-esteem
Social Skills Training
Education in Protective Behaviours
PART VI: IN CONCLUSION
Worksheets
Bibliography
Index
General Fields
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- : SAGE Publications Ltd
- : SAGE Publications Ltd
- : 31 March 2013
- : 242mm X 170mm
- : United Kingdom
- : 01 April 2013
- : books
Special Fields
- : Kathryn Geldard, David Geldard and Rebecca Yin Foo
- : Paperback
- : 4th Revised edition
- : 352
