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Learning to Counsel: Develop the Skills You Need to Counsel Others (How to): Develop the Skills You Need to Counsel Others (How to)

By: Jan Sutton William Stewart
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: How To Books Ltd
ISBN: 1857037960
ISBN-13: 9781857037968
Released: 01 Jul 2002
RRP: £9.99
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Excellent book for trainee counsellors - By: Ella, 11 Dec 2005
This concise, accessible, practical, easy to read, & inexpensive text, is an excellent introduction to counselling. The authors’ warm & friendly approach together with their use of thought-provoking case studies, illustrations, examples of skills in action, & stimulating activities make learning an interesting & rewarding experience. Besides teaching basic counselling skills such as good listening & responding supportively, the authors identify the essential qualities required to become an empathic & effective counsellor. The book concludes with a helpful glossary of terms, a list of useful organisations & internet resources, & a comprehensive further reading section.

In my opinion, this extremely good value for money book is essential reading for counselling students, or those considering pursuing a career in counselling. Moreover, it merits a well deserved place on the recommended reading list of every introductory counselling course.

Ella, trainee counsellor

ideal for total beginners - By: , 17 Jul 2003
I bought this book when I was looking for help in caring for a family member who refused to seek professional counselling (having had counselling myself I knew the benefits to be gained). I thought that perhaps, if I could get a few pointers from this book, I might be able to help them myself.

It proved to be a very easy to read, easy to understand book which gives practical help & information on what counselling involves at alll levels, whether at a professional level or that of a friendship based helper-helpee relationship. It includes case histories throughout with good examples of counselling practice serving to illustrate the points made & the techniques described. There are thought provoking exercises that make you search yourself for honest answers, leading to a deeper understanding of ones own behaviour & emotions, thereby facilitating empathy with others.

It was such a good book, I was encouraged to enrol in an initial counselling skills course shortly after reading it.