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Sage Publications Ltd Counselling Children A Practical Introduction 2013 Edition by Kathryn Geldard, David Geldard, Rebecca Yin Foo
This book is a must have for anyone training to work with children. It combines theory, research-based strategies and direct experience to create a practical, accessible and thoughtful guide. New counsellors will no doubt continue to refer to the book's suggested strategies and media for years to come.' Dr Samantha Bursnall, Clinical Psychologist, Department of Child and Family, Tavistock Centre, London This fourth edition of bestselling Counselling Children is a highly practical guide to the skills and strategies which can be used in working with children who are experiencing emotional problems. The authors cover: -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. This fully revised fourth edition includes a new chapter on Ethical Considerations; a new chapter covering Historical Background and Contemporary Ideas, helping you understand and demonstrate the evidence base for your practice; and lots more case studies to help you develop appropriate techniques across different settings and at different stages of your practice. The book is invaluable in the practical skills training of counsellors, psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, nurses, teachers, and other professionals who work with children. Dr Kathryn Geldard is adjunct senior lecturer at the University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia. David Geldard has an international reputation as a psychologist and trainer of counsellors. He is noted for his work in counselling children and their families. Rebecca Yin Foo is an educational and developmental psychologist who specializes in working with children and families in her private practice. Table of contents :- PART I: COUNSELLING CHILDRENGoals for Counselling Children The Child-Counsellor Relationship Ethical Considerations when Counselling Children Attributes of a Counsellor for Children PART II: PRACTICE FRAMEWORKSHistorical 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 PART III: CHILD COUNSELLING SKILLSObservation 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 PART IV: PLAY THERAPY - USE OF MEDIA AND ACTIVITIESThe 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 PART V: THE USE OF WORKSHEETSBuilding Self-esteem Social Skills Training Education in Protective Behaviours PART VI: IN CONCLUSIONWorksheets Bibliography Index