Counselling and supporting children and young people : a person-centred approach

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Title:

Author:

Prever, Mark, 1953-

ISBN:

9781847879349

9781847879356

Personal Author:

Prever, Mark, 1953-

Publication Information:

Los Angeles : SAGE, 2010.

Physical Description:

viii, 193 p. ; 25 cm.

Contents:

Theory -- Introduction : why working with children and young people in a person-centered way is different -- The person-centered approach : theoretical framework -- Historical, national, ethical, and legal issues in working with children and young people -- Measuring outcomes -- Why young people become unhappy : the person-centered approach in context -- The importance of the relationship -- Practice -- Working with feelings and emotions -- Unconditional positive regard -- Congruence -- Empathy -- Working creatively -- Developing person-centered skills, attitudes, and qualities -- Key questions about working with children and young people -- Training, supervision, and well-being.

Subject Term:

Client-centered psychotherapy.

Children -- Counseling of.

Youth -- Counseling of.

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Summary

This book is the ideal introduction to counselling and supporting children and young people. Taking a person-centred approach, Mark Prever offers readers a clear understanding of the theory and practice of working with children and young people in difficulty - whether in a therapeutic, school or social work setting.

This practical text:

- specifically addresses both the counsellor and the ′helper′, who may be unfamiliar with counselling jargon

- contains exercises, points for further thought and discussion, and boxed notes thoroughout, highlighting exactly how the theory applies to the child or young person

- discusses ethics, the current political agenda and evidence-based practice.

This book is a must-read for trainees and professionals working with children and young people in the fields of counselling and psychotherapy, education, mental health, nursing, youth work and social work.

Summary

This practical text:

- specifically addresses both the counsellor and the ′helper′, who may be unfamiliar with counselling jargon

- contains exercises, points for further thought and discussion, and boxed notes thoroughout, highlighting exactly how the theory applies to the child or young person

- discusses ethics, the current political agenda and evidence-based practice.