{"title":"Maggie Yaxley Smith","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaggie Yaxley Smith\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts thoughtful works that blend insightful education with reflective storytelling. Her books often explore themes of personal growth and self-discovery, providing readers with engaging narratives that inspire both heart and mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith titles like \u003cem\u003eFinding Love in the Looking Glass\u003c\/em\u003e, her writing invites contemplation and learning, making her collection a valuable resource for those interested in education and reference with a literary touch.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"finding-love-in-the-looking-glass-by-maggie-yaxley-smith-9781782201243","title":"Finding Love in the Looking Glass","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever has there been such a hunger to understand relationships, both with our self and with others, and this book contains valuable insights into the fascinating and dynamic dialogues between clients and their counsellor. Although the clients presented here are entirely fictitious, they become real and easy to connect with as the reader is taken deeper into the unfolding intimacy of the counselling room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA variety of interventions are used, but what is most instrumental in empowering the clients is the relationship that develops with themselves. These clients show us how we can successfully overcome outdated survival patterns and make effective new choices that work for us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe four topics covered are: Anorexia (including issues about cultural identity); Relationship Breakdown (including themes about boarding schools, class and cultural differences); Depression (including suicidal ideation); and Cocaine Addiction stemming from childhood sexual abuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn introduction explains the structure and professional requirements of a counsellor; a brief outline of the themes precedes each case story and there is an appendix of useful books, articles, and online information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom thirty-five years of experience as a counsellor, supervisor, and Head of a University Counselling Service, the author shows how she has used her particular style of brief counselling to enable and witness this remarkable process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605713862892,"sku":"9781782201243","price":77.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781782201243-finding-love-in-the-looking-glass.jpg?v=1778139812"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/maggie-yaxley-smith.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}