Counselling Children A Practical Introduction

Name: Counselling Children A Practical Introduction
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ISBN: 9781446256541

ISBN-10: 1446256545

ISBN-13: 9781446256541

Edition: 4th 2013

Authors: Kathryn Geldard, David Geldard, Rebecca Yin Foo

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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,…

Book details

List price: $26.99
Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Limited
Publication date: 4/25/2013
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 344
Size: 6.69" wide x 9.53" long x 0.77" tall
Weight: 1.342
Language: English



About the authors


Introduction to the fourth edition



Counselling Children



Goals for counselling children



The child-counsellor relationship



Ethical considerations when counselling children



Attributes of a counsellor for children



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



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 counseling



Skills for counselling children in groups



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



The Use of Worksheets



Building self-esteem



Social skills training



Education in protective behaviours



In Conclusion


Worksheets


Bibliography


Index