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Counselling Children

by Kathryn Geldard, David Geldard, Rebecca Yin Foo

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Language
English
Published
2017
Publisher
SAGE Publications Ltd
Pages
384
ISBN
9781526418692
"Counselling Children: A Practical Introduction" offers a comprehensive guide to the skills and techniques essential for effectively supporting children experiencing emotional challenges. This resource covers the nuances of the child-counsellor relationship, established practice frameworks, and the application of play therapy with various media and activities. It provides strategies for building self-esteem and enhancing social skills, often through the use of practical worksheets.

Designed for counsellors, psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, nurses, and teachers, this book integrates current research and addresses contemporary topics such as the influence of technology on children and its use in therapeutic settings, as well as issues of diversity and difference in counselling practice. It aims to equip professionals with the knowledge and tools to foster strong therapeutic relationships and make a tangible difference in children's well-being.

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