Developing the practice of counselling

Developing the practice of counselling contaians 30 useful hints and reminder to help both traincee and practising counsellors examine and improve key areas of their work.Supportive yet challenging, the book encurages counsellors to focus on area that they amy feel need special attention, covering topics such as the formation of an ethical and productive alliance, working with effective tasks and goals, identifying and addressing clients' obstacles to change, and developing professional knowledge and self reflection. Addressed to readers who are already familiar with the fundamentals of counselling and hav begun to work with clients, the text transcnds specifik ideologies and will have a broad appeal to counsellors from any theoretical persuasion. While remaing sensitive to the issues and problems counsellors face in their everyday practice, this book challenges experienced practitioners to refine their skills and so deeliver an even better service to their clients.vii +129 pages 14 x 21 c