The Counselling Primer Series from PCCS Books, supplementary to the bestselling Steps in Counselling series, is suitable for beginners and higher level students who want a succinct boost to their knowledge of a particular area. Counselling Primers bridge the gap between introductory, intermediate and diploma level courses, each book providing a concise overview of a particular counselling approach. The perfect essay resources or a springboard for further study. Trainers will find the series a dependable learning aid. The Person-Centred Counselling Primer by popular author Pete Sanders comprises 124 pages of essential information in Sanders' approachable and encouraging style. This book presents an unparalleled, comprehensive description of person-centred counselling in the twenty-first century. Personality theory, motivation, therapy theory, non-directivity and the process of change are all covered in Pete Sanders' easy and accessible style.It is written for students requiring: comprehensive introductory text for initial person-centred training, input for comparative essays and therapeutic approaches on integrative courses, a theory bridge between introductory and certificate/diploma level texts. It is useful for anyone requiring a concise, understandable yet authoritative guide to person-centred counselling theory and practice.
I found this to be the most accessible book to start me off on my person-centred learning, as it gives good, clear definitions of meanings, that were otherwise lost on me. I now have a good grounding to tackle the rest of my books
A clear and concise book, which I feel would be most beneficial if used as a starting point or alongside other resources when wishing to gain an understanding about person centred counselling. However it still had value as a stand alone book.
Written for those starting out on the road to a qualification/career in counselling, but a very useful overview of the history and process of person-centred counselling for those on the metaphorical couch.