Introduction to Counselling Skills

A simple, clear guide to basic counselling skills, theories and practice.

It is aimed at:

• those interested in working in counselling
• those currently working in the helping professions or people contact jobs
• anyone who has a general interest in counselling and psychology and would like to learn about the theory and process of counselling and how it is applied in practice.

Topics covered include:

• basic counselling skills
• various counselling techniques
• theories of change
• theories underpinning different approaches
     - person centred
     - cognitive behavioural
     - systems
     - family therapy
     - narrative therapy
     - solutions focussed
• role of self
• ethics
• work issues

Author

Based in Melbourne, Debbie Ling has a background in psychology, social work and family therapy. Over the last 11 years she has worked in crisis, hospital, community and school settings. Debbie has run Introduction to Counselling Skills Workshops over the last two years. The guide covers the workshop material.

The guide will be available in downloadable format in February 2006.

Cost: $17.50

To be placed on a list to be notified when the guide is available please email dling@netspace.net.au

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