Effective Helping: Interviewing and Counseling Techniques

by Barbara F. Okun

Thousands of readers have become effective and empathic helpers with Barbara Okun's practical introduction to counseling. Logical, easy-to-understand, and applicable, the book's unique framework helps readers enhance their self-awareness and their understanding of contemporary social forces. Plus, Okun's blend of hands-on exercises, examples, and just the right amount of theory will provide readers with the necessary skills to develop genuine and compassionate relationships.

Genres: Psychology, School, Counselling, Nonfiction, Textbooks, Mental Health

301 pages, Paperback

First published January 28, 1982

Reviews

[Julie]

Required reading for Working with Individuals HUMS 250 class. Practical and helpful.

[s]

The examples, tables, and charts were very helpful.

[Spencer]

A pretty darn good introduction to the helping professions, including theoretical overviews, an outline of the steps of helping, information on crisis response, contemporary trends and issues, and an abundance of dialogues and exercises.

[Allegra]

Well written will be referring to this book throughout my career.

[Theiska Castillo]

Great!!