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Helping Skills Training for Nonprofessional Counselors

The LifeRAFT Modelβ€”Providing Relief through Actions, Feelings, and Thoughts
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Helping Skills Training for Nonprofessional Counselors offers a comprehensive guide in mental health first aid designed specifically for nonprofessionals. Grounded in evidence-based psychological research and counselling theory, it presents the LifeRAFT modelβ€”a step-by-step framework integrating microskills, ethical guidelines, and evidence-based techniques. The book includes case studies, session transcripts, and practical exercises to equip readers with effective helping skills to aid individuals in distress.
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Ideal for undergraduate students in applied psychology, nonprofessional counsellors, and anyone seeking practical training to respond effectively to mental health crises in everyday life.

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Helping Skills Training for Nonprofessional Counselors provides comprehensive training in mental health first aid.

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Helping Skills Training for Nonprofessional Counselors provides comprehensive training in mental health first aid.

Through a trusted approach, grounded in evidence-based psychological research and counselling theory, this training manual provides step-by-step instruction in helping skills written exclusively for nonprofessionals. Focusing on the basics of nonprofessional counselling, the author has written an easy-to-read text that pinpoints strategies, action steps, and investigation procedures to be used by nonprofessionals to effectively aid those in distress.

The LifeRAFT model integrates multi-theoretical bases, microskills training, evidence-based techniques, and instruction on ethical appropriateness. It also includes case studies, session transcripts, and practice exercises.

With undergraduate students in applied psychology and nonprofessional counsellors being the primary beneficiaries of this text, it is also ideal for anyone seeking training to effectively respond to mental health crises encountered in their everyday lives.

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"An evidence-based helping skills model enabling anyone to become a nonprofessional helper by following detailed steps and practical strategies." – R. Eric Landrum, PhD

"A direct, practical, and useful guide for becoming a thoughtful and helpful person to those in mental distress, responding effectively without waiting for professional referral." – Paul Quinnett, PhD

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780367143435

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 December 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Illustration: 9 Tables, black and white; 28 Line drawings, black and white

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 428g

Pages: 212

About the Author

Elizabeth L. Campbell, PhD, LP, LMFTA, CCC, is an associate professor of psychology at Whitworth University with over a decade of experience in counseling, researching, and teaching about the helping professions. She is an approved therapist supervisor and certified career counselor, and she provides therapy and supervises associate clinicians in private practice. Dr. Campbell has authored 16 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters.

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