Counselling Children : A Practical Introduction by Kathryn Geldard

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.
Binding: Paperback / softback