Counselling and Supporting Children and Young People is the ideal introduction to counselling and supporting children and young people. Taking a person-centered approach, Mark Prever offers readers a clear understanding of the theory and practice of working with children and young people in difficulty ?whether in a therapeutic, school or social work setting. This practical text:
specifically addresses both the counsellor and the ?helper?, who may be unfamiliar with counselling jargon
contains exercises, points for further thought and discussion, and boxed notes throughout, highlighting exactly how the theory applies to the child or young person
discusses ethics, the current political agenda and evidence-based practice
This book is a must-read for trainees and professionals working with children and young people in the fields of counselling and psychotherapy, education, mental health, nursing, youth work and social work.
Additional information
Weight
0.53 kg
Product Properties
Year of Publication
2010
Table of Contents
PART ONE: THEORY
Why Working with Children and Young People in a Person-Centred Way Is Different
The Person-Centred Approach: Theoretical Framework
Historical, National, Ethical and Legal Issues in Working with Children and Young People
Measuring Outcomes
Why Young People Become Unhappy: The Person-Centred Approach in Context
The Importance of the Relationship
PART TWO: PRACTICE
Working with Feelings and Emotions
Unconditional Positive Regard
Congruence
Empathy
Working Creatively
Developing Person-Centred Skills, Attitudes and Qualities
Key Questions about Working with Children and Young People
Training, Supervision and Well-Being
Author
Prever
ISBN/ISSN
9781847879349
Binding
Hardback
Edition
1
Publisher
Sage
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