| Counselling and Supporting Children in Distress Contributor(s): Sharp, Sonia (Author), Cowie, Helen (Author) |
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ISBN: 0761956190 ISBN-13: 9780761956198 Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd OUR PRICE: $65.55 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 1998 Annotation: This book addresses the key issues and problems faced by adults involved in the care of children. Increasingly, the carers of children must call on basic counseling skills in their interactions with young people and their families. "Counselling and Supporting Children in Distress "gives those in the caring professions the knowledge they need to provide effective support for the children and young people with whom they work. Integrating theory, practice and research, the authors give clear, accessible interventions designed to alleviate distress. They demonstrate how appropriate counseling approaches and support systems can be incorporated by practitioners into their existing repertoire of skills. " Counselling and Supporting Children in Distress," with its clear and comprehensive coverage of the subject matter, will be essential reading for counselors, nurses, teachers, psychologists and all professionals involved in the care and guidance of children and young people. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Public Policy - Social Services & Welfare - Psychology | Psychotherapy - Child & Adolescent |
| Dewey: 362.71 |
| LCCN: 98061236 |
| Physical Information: 0.53" H x 5.48" W x 8.45" (0.49 lbs) 176 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A book which will be of great interest and use to teachers and school staff... case examples and details of interventions are very helpful... [a book for] teachers to dip into when faced with a pupil troubled by fears and phobias, or an issue such as bullying′ - Young Minds Magazine This book successfully integrates current theory, practice and research. It is concise and easy to read.... I broadened and deepened my understanding from reading it. I can imagine some EPs and others using individual chapters as informative, quick revisions of key subject areas.... Additionally, this book will be useful to the growing army of other adults now working with children and young people′ - British Psychological |