Counselling Children: A Practical Introduction

by Kathryn Geldard, David Geldard, Rebecca Yin Foo

The definitive guide to the skills and techniques used when working with children experiencing emotional problems, this book covers all you need to know  

The goals for counselling children and the child-counsellor relationship Practice frameworks for working effectively with children Play therapy and the use of different media and activities Building self-esteem and social skills through the use of worksheets. This fifth edition has been updated to

A new chapter on technology; its influence on children and ways that technology can be used during counselling New content on issues of diversity and difference in counselling children The different contexts in which counselling children occur Discussion of concepts of wellbeing and resilience Updated references and research.  

The book is supported by a new companion website that provides training materials and handouts on a range of skills for counselling children helping the child to tell their story sand tray work, the use of miniature animals, the use of clay, and helping the child to change thoughts and behaviour.

This highly practical guide is vital reading for counsellors, psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, nurses and teachers working or training to work with children.

Genres: Psychology, Counselling, Nonfiction, Parenting

381 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[❀ Diana ❀ · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was presented to my classmates and I during our second year of master's (children and adolescents counselling) and it was much more interesting than I had expected. It doesn't necessarily bring new insights into children & adolescents counselling (for those licensed in psychology) but what makes this book applicable are the practical tips and worksheets presented at the back, which can be printed and worked through with their designed population.

[Damla Isik · Rating 5 out of 5]

Totally recommend it!

Gives really specific examples and you can apply the worksheets that are given to students at school or your clients at therapy. Very useful source.

[Abby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great text book, easy to read, follow, and understand. Love the description of different types of play therapy and media used for children.

[Hamed Aghakhani · Rating 4 out of 5]

راهنمای عملی مشاوره با کودکان، نشر رشد، ترجمه مینو پرنیانی.

[Zeinab Razavi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a great book for those who want to work with children. very informative and practical.

[Amira · Rating 3 out of 5]

This text book receives a rather high rating from me because I honestly feel that it is readable. I found myself internalizing content easier through this. The flow is rather easy to follow as well. Foresee myself needing a quick pick-me-up in future, if I decide to specialize in the area. Definitely not as scary-looking as other textbooks for university reads!

[Dini · Rating 3 out of 5]

some tips .. some strategies.. sometimes im speechless to talk with those children.. this book has d solution

[Krystal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading this for my Masters of counselling (Children and Adolescents)