Counselling Children: A Practical Introduction

by David Geldard (Author), David Geldard (Author), Kathryn Geldard (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2007

  $5.67

  'Delightfully crafted and up-to-date. It is difficult to think of a more comprehensive and essential text in this field' - Colin Feltham, Professor of Critical Counselling Studies, Sheffield Hallam University. 'Replete with a wealth of suggested techniques that can be used when working with children of different ages' - Robyn M Gillies, School of Education, University of Queensland, Brisbane. Counselling Children is a highly practical, bestselling guide to skills and strategies which can be used in working with children who are experiencing emotional problems. Written in straightforward terms, the book sets out the authors' model of sequentially-planned integrative counseling for children (SPICC) and describes the specific techniques which practitioners can use to help children: tell their story and release troubling emotions; improve self-concept and deal with unhelpful beliefs; recognize their options and choices; and, discover new behaviors, and manage impulsive behavior. The book also provides guidelines for selecting and using a range of media, play and activities and includes 30 photocopiable worksheets that are featured throughout the book. The worksheets are designed for practitioners to use directly with children to help them explore their feelings and experiences in more depth. Thoroughly revised and updated, this Third Edition features two new chapters on counseling children in groups. Counselling Children, Third Edition is widely used in the practical skills training of counselors, psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, nurses, teachers, and other professionals who work with children. It is also an ideal resource for any practice-setting providing counseling services for children. Dr Kathryn (Kitty) Geldard is a lecturer in the School of Psychology and Counselling at Queensland University of Technology. She has many years of clinical experience as a child and family therapist in both mental health settings and in private practice. David Geldard is a psychologist experienced in working with children and families in community health and mental health settings and in private practice.

• Used

  Paperback
  2002

  $3.29

  `This is a book I would not be without and I suggest that all counsellors working with children should have it on their bookshelf - Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties

  `This book is clearly written and well organized text living up to its claims of being jargon-free. Good practice is stressed throughout, and I found it an easily read, interesting book which should appeal to interested practitioners from a variety of backgrounds. It could easily be described as a working handbook. Making it a useful addition to those considering counselling children' - The Lecturer

  `If you only buy one book about counselling children - this is the one to buy. It is thorough, practical and easy to read. The main theoretical model used involves enabling the child to tell her/his story, and there are many practical suggestions about how to do this. The authors suggest ways to use different media and recommend which media are suitable for different ages of children. In addition to providing a framework for working with children, this is a useful handbook to refer to again and again. I highly recommend it'

  `This book is straightforward and realistic in its suggested approach to working with children. The format and style make it easy to read and refer to. All sections are clear and enable the practitioner to incorporate the suggestions into a comprehensive approach to working with children and their families. A recommended read' Amazon Reviews

  `[Counselling Children] goes on to cover just about all of the approaches the counsellor is going to need in dealing with families and individuals' - Gerald Haigh, Times Educational Supplement

  `Counselling Children is a comprehensive guide for those interested in working therapeutically with children... the authors have combined clinical insight with a wealth of imaginative ideas, enabling counsellors to provide child-clients with tools to express themselves in their own terms. Its use of an interrogative writing style keeps the reader engaged, while its simplification of complex ideas and clarity of layout and language make it an indispensable reference book' - Ashley Goff, Counselling Psychology Review

  Counselling Children, Second Edition is used on a wide range of training courses for those preparing to work with children. It is an excellent source of practical ideas and resources - including over 30 photocopiable worksheets.

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  Counselling Children is a highly acclaimed, introductory guide to counselling children and to the practical issues of communicating with children in a counselling context.

  In this, the Second Edition, Kathryn Geldard and David Geldard relate the theory and practice of counselling children in a highly accessible, practical and jargon-free style.

  Now including two new chapters, Counselling Children:

  - teaches specific counselling skills for use with children, illustrated with carefully chosen case examples

  - sets out a new model for counselling children which sequentially integrates ideas from a number of therapeutic approaches

  - provides advice on how to select and use a range of media, activities and play when counselling children

  - gives guidance on the benefits and practicalities of combining individual work with children and family therapy

  - includes worksheets to use when helping children in specific areas such as developing self-esteem and managing emotions.

  Counselling Children is an invaluable resource for students and professionals in many fields including counselling, social work, psychology, occupational therapy, mental health, nursing and education.