Person-Centred Counselling in Action (Counselling in Action series)

By Dave Mearns, Brian Thorne, John McLeod

Book Overview

A practical, comprehensive guide to person-centred therapy, this volume examines and explains the theoretical principles involved by relating these principles to actual practice. Drawing from case studies, the authors present an extensive exploration of the core conditions of empathy, acceptance, and congruence. In addition, they offer a step-by-step account of both the counselor′s and client′s experience of being involved in a trusting, caring relationship. Psychologists, counselors, social workers, and mental health professionals interested will find this volume an indispensable introduction to the person-centered approach to therapy. "The first systematic, comprehensive text about this approach since Carl Rogers′ own Client Centred Therapy of 1951. . . . Their discussion of empathy, acceptance and congruence is central and should be required reading for all trainees working to understand the richness of these core concepts." --The Journal of the British Association for Counselling "This is a marvelous book; highly recommended. Someone has finally written an easily accessible book about the theory and practice--mostly practice--of the kind of therapy that makes the most sense to many focuses." --The Focusing Connection "The first comprehensive and systematic text concerning the Client-Centred/Person-Centred approach since Roger′s book ′Client Centred Therapy′ (1951). . . . The importance of Unconditional Positive Regard, the skillful conveying of tenderness, and building of trust are well explained and described with lots of case study examples." --Guidance Matters "This book fully lives up to its title and the intent of the series, is readable and succinct, and it is full of useful detail and how-to tips. It appears very well suited for consideration as a text for therapists in training and for others who want an up-to-date statement of the person-centred therapy approach." --British Journal of Guidance and Counselling

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803980507
• ISBN13: 9780803980501
• Release Date: October 1988
• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.5" x 5.5"