Focusing on critical debates in counselling and psychotherapy, this textbook addresses 60 provocative questions across nine sections, such as Everyday Counselling Practice and Training and Curriculum Issues. Colin Feltham delves into the interplay between counselling, society, and culture, providing a comprehensive exploration that is essential for both practitioners and students in the field.
Focusing on the challenges of providing effective counseling with limited resources and time, the book advocates for short-term counseling as a viable option for certain clients. It emphasizes the importance of coexisting with longer-term therapy rather than replacing it. The author, Colin Feltham, draws from extensive literature to highlight essential skills and strategies, while also addressing various contexts in which counseling occurs. The thought-provoking questions posed are particularly beneficial for training and supervision discussions.
The book offers a comprehensive exploration of counselling, addressing its definition and related fields while presenting contemporary insights. Readers will find it both stimulating and enjoyable, providing a sense of optimism akin to that experienced in supervision sessions. Its relevance and necessity are emphasized, making it a valuable resource for practitioners seeking knowledge and support in their work. The text stands out for its clarity and confidence, ensuring that every aspect is engaging and informative.
Challenging conventional views, the book posits that individuals with mild-to-moderate depression possess a clearer understanding of reality compared to those without depression. By integrating insights from multiple disciplines, it advocates for a radical honesty regarding human suffering, suggesting that this perspective could transform everyday life, clinical mental health practices, and academic approaches.
Inhaltsübersicht: Vorwort, Einführung, Ein Supervisionsbündnis herstellen, Die Nutzung der Vielfalt supervisorischer Foki und Methoden, Pflege und Nutzung der Supervisionsbeziehung, Nutzung der Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten der Supervision, Stärken und Schwächen der Supervisanden beleuchten, Schutz vor Klient und Berater, Anhang, Literaturverzeichnis.
W tomie drugim omówiono najczęstsze problemy, z którymi klienci zwracają się do terapeutów, przyczyny tych problemów i stosowane w ich przypadku techniki terapii. Przedstawiono także sposoby pracy z rożnymi grupami pacjentów.