Dictionary of Person-centred Psychology

by Keith Tudor, Tony Merry

This dictionary provides a comprehensive guide to key concepts in person-centred psychology. Whilst the person-centred approach to counselling and psychotherapy is one of the most popular today, it is also widely misunderstood. Definitions in this dictionary clarify concepts fundamental to the approach, summarize key and current debates within the approach, and, with extensive referencing, provide starting points for further study. Further entries also emphasize the relationship between the person-centred and other approaches to psychology, as well as the social and cultural context of therapy. The book also includes entries on terms which have particular meaning with the person-centred approach. This reference aims to be an essential resource for all those wanting to understand the history of and current developments within person-centred psychology.

Genres: Counselling

183 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2002

Reviews

[Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

I borrowed this book from my college library to help with an assignment and ordered a copy shortly thereafter, as it's such a fantastic resource that I wanted it permanently at hand without worrying about having to continually book it in and out.

As a dictionary it is, naturally, an alphabetical listing of the key concepts related to the person-centred approach to counselling and psychology. The writing is clear, comprehensible and concise, with lots of cross-references to facilitate the following of linked concepts and streams of theory development. It's well-referenced, too, which makes it an excellent resource for locating citations for assignments.

Although not designed to be read from cover-to-cover, that's what I'll be doing to strengthen my understanding of person-centred theory. On a practical note, living as I do in the UK, I found that ordering it directly from the publisher's website was cheaper than any of the other available purchasing options.

Update Now that I've finished reading I have little further to add - an excellent resource which will be at my elbow when reading other related text-books.