Counselling Children: A Practical Introduction

Bys: Geldard, Kathryn and Yin Foo, Rebecca

The definitive guide to the skills, techniques, and concepts used when working with children experiencing emotional challenges. It covers all you need to know about: - The child-counsellor relationship - Practice frameworks for working effectively - Play therapy and the use of different media and activities - Building self-esteem and social skills through the use of worksheets - The concepts of wellbeing and resilience.
New to this edition: - Technology: its influence on children and ways it can be used in counselling - Counselling in a post-pandemic world and the role of remote counselling and 'telehealth'
- More discussion of issues of diversity, difference, intersectionality, implicit bias, and an inclusive practice
- Updated case studies to affirm diversity and represent wider populace
- Expanded and updated end of chapter further resources- Updated conclusion (with reflections on the pandemic)
- Greater focus on inclusive practice and how SPICC model can be applied across various social/cultural groups. Online resources include digital picture books, worksheets and a list of further reading to support your professional practice and help you extend your learning. This highly practical guide is a vital resource for counsellors, psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, nurses, and teachers working or training to work with children.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1529669030
• ISBN13: 9781529669039
• Release Date: November 2024
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Length: 424 Pages
• Weight: 2.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.5" x 9.3"