{"title":"Cathy McQuaid","description":"\u003cp\u003eCathy McQuaid offers insightful guides that explore the complexities of counselling and psychotherapy training. Her work provides clear, practical advice for those considering or undertaking professional development in the health and wellness sector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on understanding the core principles and challenges in therapeutic practice, McQuaid’s books are valuable resources for aspiring counsellors and anyone interested in the nuances of mental health care.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"what-you-really-need-to-know-about-counselling-and-psychotherapy-training-by-cathy-mcquaid-9780415813334","title":"What You Really Need to Know about Counselling and Psychotherapy Training","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecoming a counsellor or psychotherapist is a transformative and life-changing experience. Some trainees manage this process well, while others struggle to come to terms with the personal impact of their training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eWhat You Really Need to Know about Counselling and Psychotherapy Training\u003c\/em\u003e, Cathy McQuaid provides an in-depth but accessible guide to the processes of understanding individual motivations for wanting to undertake training and choosing the most appropriate course. Backed by extensive research, the book explains the training process from beginning to end, covering topics including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEntry requirements, course curriculum and terms and conditions of training;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe training relationship and group process;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe challenges of training;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe outcomes of counselling and psychotherapy training.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMcQuaid leads the reader through the process of choosing a course, working with the course leader and with a group of peers, and considering potential employment prospects upon completion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrompting the reader to consider their own personal, professional and educational needs within the framework of training, this is essential reading for anyone thinking of training as a counsellor or psychotherapist and for trainers and training course providers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47608272027884,"sku":"9780415813334","price":306.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8c6654b109b2fdccea2b8b630f62139b.jpg?v=1778201314"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/cathy-mcquaid.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}