Counselling Skills For Dummies®

by Gail Evans

Whether you are considering becoming a counsellor, have to provide some form of counselling as part of your job, or are simply interested in communicating well, Counselling Skills For Dummies provides the perfect introduction to the practical basics of counselling. Starting with a thorough guide to the qualities, knowledge and skills needed to become a 'listening helper', the book goes on to provide a framework for a counselling session, helping you to successfully manage a potentially daunting process. It illustrates how you can create a positive relationship between listener and speaker and how asking the right questions is so important to the progression of that relationship. It also shows how you can better understand yourself, which is a crucial step in ensuring that you break down your own barriers to listening.

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction, Reference, Counselling, Ebooks

354 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Ruth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant book - very helpful during first year of counselling diploma.

[Vicky Herocten]

Very resorceful and useful books for people starting the career as counsellors.

[Dion Rushbrook · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy to follow introduction into active listening and the counselling field. Provides plenty of opportunities for personal reflection and contains multiple real examples and case studies for examples

[Jordan · Rating 4 out of 5]

good summary of basic skills

[wly · Rating 3 out of 5]

another dummies book. anyway i read it to be a better friend.

at some point in time friends will turn to you to pour their troubles. wouldn't want to suck at it. usually it comes naturally but some stuff are not that intuitive.

[Mark]

to help solidify a listening, receptive role in tarot sessions.