Effective Helping: Interviewing and Counseling Techniques

by Barbara F. Okun

Barbara Okun's practical introduction to counseling has helped thousands of readers become effective and empathetic helpers. Logical, easy-to-understand, and applicable, the book's unique framework helps readers enhance their self-awareness and their understanding of contemporary forces. The hallmark of this book has been its practical, applied approach, infused with many case examples, dialogues, tables, and experiential exercises.

Genres: Psychology, School, Counselling, Nonfiction, Textbooks, Mental Health

324 pages, Paperback

First published January 28, 1982

Reviews

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Required reading for Working with Individuals HUMS 250 class. Practical and helpful.

[Sherri · Rating 4 out of 5]

The examples, tables, and charts were very helpful.

[Spencer · Rating 4 out of 5]

A pretty darn good introduction to the helping professions, including theoretical overviews, an outline of the steps of helping, information on crisis response, contemporary trends and issues, and an abundance of dialogues and exercises.

[Allegra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written will be referring to this book throughout my career.

[Theiska Castillo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great!!