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Counselling Skills For Dummies

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Counselling Skills For Dummies by Gail Evans is an insightful guide designed for both beginners and professionals in the field of counselling. It introduces key counselling techniques, providing practical advice on listening, questioning, and developing empathy. The book aims to enhance your communication skills to build rapport and trust with clients, offering a comprehensive look into the world of effective counselling.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in developing practical communication skills to help others through thoughtful dialogue. This accessible guide is perfect for both beginners and those looking to refresh their counselling techniques, offering insights into effective listening and empathy. It's an excellent resource for anyone eager to improve their interpersonal interactions, whether professionally or personally.

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Counselling Skills For Dummies

Discover the practical skills for helping others. Whether you are considering becoming a counsellor, have to provide some form of counselling as part of your job, or are simply interested in communicating well, Counselling Skills For Dummies provides the perfect introduction to the practical basics of counselling.

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Discover the practical skills for helping others.

Whether you are considering becoming a counsellor, have to provide some form of counselling as part of your job, or are simply interested in communicating well, Counselling Skills For Dummies provides the perfect introduction to the practical basics of counselling. Starting with a thorough guide to the qualities, knowledge, and skills needed to become a β€˜listening helper’, the book goes on to provide a framework for a counselling session, helping you to successfully manage a potentially daunting process.

Counselling Skills For Dummies, 2nd Edition:

  • Illustrates how you can create a positive relationship between listener and speaker.
  • Teaches you how to structure a helping conversation.
  • Explains how asking the right questions is important to the progression of the relationship between speaker and listener.
  • Shows how you can better understand yourself, which is a crucial step in ensuring that you break down your own barriers to listening.

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Counselling Skills For Dummies is praised for its accessible and organised approach to counselling techniques, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners. Readers appreciate its practical tips, clear explanations, and engaging style, which help demystify the counselling process. Overall, the book is seen as a valuable resource for improving communication and empathetic listening skills.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781118657324

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 August 2013

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 185.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 476g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Gail Evans is a Licensed Counsellor with more than 30 years' clinical experience. A former Head of the Counselling Studies Unit at Sheffield Hallam University, Gail now works as Programme Director at The Academy: Sheffield Psychotherapy and Counselling Education (SPACE), a new institute for teaching counselling and related subjects. She is also co-founder of Cornerstone Counselling and Therapy Centre, based in Sheffield.

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