Challenges in counselling
Subtitle: Student counselling
By: Kirsten Amis
Series: Challenges in counselling
Publisher: Hodder Education
Published: 2013
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 150
ISBN-13: 9781444187755
Copyright date: 2013
Subjects: Educational counseling
Other titles: Student counselling
Description: "Counselling is full of surprises and rewards. Take them in your stride with this practical guide to the challenges, settings and issues you'll face in counselling in college, HE and adult education. Student support services are common in a large number of colleges, universities and other educational settings but every context and every client group are different. This focused companion homes in on the common difficulties and anxieties that you're likely to encounter in this sector. Key theoretical approaches and jargon are explained and related to practice. Professional support throughout contextualises the situations you'll face and gives straightforward advice on employment issues and the vocational impact of your choices and opportunities. At the core of the book are strategies for managing the challenging situations and counsellor's personal anxieties that are an integral part of any counselling practice. This book is a pratical guide for anyone taking and Award, Certificate or Diploma in Counselling Skills and practioners looking to brush up their skills and knowledge."--Back cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
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