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First Steps in Counselling (5th Edition) Pete Sanders

First Steps in Counselling (5th Edition) By Pete Sanders

First Steps in Counselling (5th Edition) by Pete Sanders

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Summary

The highly acclaimed most accessible basic introduction for everyone wanting to know more about counselling and helping.

First Steps in Counselling (5th Edition) Summary

First Steps in Counselling (5th Edition) by Pete Sanders

This 5th edition of the bestselling introduction to counselling is thoroughly revised and updated. Pete Sanders, Paula J Williams and Andy Rogers position counselling in contemporary society and render the theory, practice and origins of counselling understandable to all. Other short contributions explore the role of power, language and race in the field of counselling.

First Steps in Counselling (5th Edition) Reviews

'Let this book be your mentor and travelling companion from day one of your training. This new edition speaks to an evolving profession in acknowledging our cultural context and the inclusion of counsellors and clients from diverse backgrounds and cultures.' - Myira Khan, counsellor, supervisor and founder of the Muslim Counselling and Psychotherapist Network. '... a rich overview of the role, purpose and value of counselling skills in contemporary helping roles.' - Lynne Gabriel, Professor of Counselling and Mental Health, York St John University. 'This gem of a book maps out the territory of counselling practice in clear, concise, accessible language. There really is something in this book for everyone, whether you are learning something new or anew.' - Dr Val Watson, independent counselling and psychotherapy practitioner, supervisor, coach, consultant and trainer. '... reflects the critical eye cast by its authors as they observe our fast-changing world... a truly collaborative endeavour, and an essential text for our field.' - Dr Dwight Turner, senior lecturer, counselling and psychotherapy, University of Brighton.

About Pete Sanders

Pete Sanders spent over 30 years practising as a counsellor, educator and clinical supervisor. He has written, co-written and edited numerous books, chapters and papers on many aspects of counselling, psychotherapy and mental health.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements, Preface, Dedications, About the authors, 1. First steps, 2. What is counselling? 3. The importance of self-development, 4a. Where do ideas in counselling come from? 4b. Psychoanalysis, 4c. Behavioural and cognitive approaches, 4d. Humanistic psychology, 4e. Integrative approaches, 5. Counselling attitudes and skills: Ways of being a helper, 6. Clients: Who they are and what they bring, 7. Power and oppression, 8. Ethics for counselling-informed helping, 9. Limits: what they are and what to do when you reach them, 10. Support for basic helping, 11. Counselling connections and settings, 12. Questions for counselling in the 21st century, 13. What comes next? 14. Endings.

Additional information

GOR012152787
9781910919385
1910919381
First Steps in Counselling (5th Edition) by Pete Sanders
Pete Sanders
Used - Very Good
Paperback
PCCS Books
20210429
284
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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