| Edition |
Third edition. |
| Description |
viii, 315 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [307]-311) and index. |
| Summary |
An introductory guide to the practice of counselling children and to the practical issues of communicating with children in a counselling context. |
| Contents |
Pt 1: Counselling children: Goals for sounselling children - The Child-counsellor relationship - Attributes of a counsellor for children - Pt 2: Practice Framworks: Historical background and contemporary ideas about counselling children - The Process of child therapy - The Child's internal processs of therapeutic change - Sequentially Planned Integrative Counselling for Children (the SPICC model) - Counselling children in the context of family therapy - Counselling children in groups - Pt 3: 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 - Pt 4: Play therapy - the use of media and activities: The Play therapy room - 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 - Pt 5: The Use of worksheets: Building self-esteem- Social skills training - Education in protective behaviours - Pt 6: In conclusion: Worksheets - Bibliography. |
| Subject |
Children -- Counseling of.
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Child psychotherapy.
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Counseling -- methods.
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Child.
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| Added Author |
Geldard, David.
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| ISBN |
9781412948333 |
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1412948339 |
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1412948347 paperback |
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9781412948340 paperback |
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