Relationship Counselling for Children, Young People and Families
Children and Adolescent Counselling | Couples, Marriage & Family Counselling | Family Therapy
"This is easy to read and has a clear layout. Counselling MSc students may find it an interesting introduction to the topic" -
Times Higher Education Magazine, May 2009
This book is a practical skills-based introduction to relationship counselling. It covers couple counselling for parents, whole-family counselling and counselling for children and young people with regard to their relationships with siblings, peers and parents. The text also includes:
o an introduction to relationship counselling theory and concepts
o discussion of the importance of relying on a clearly defined theory of change
o ways to address parenting issues
o an exploration of confidentiality, disclosing inappropriate behaviour and personal safety.
Kathryn Geldard and David Geldard present an integrative model of relationship counselling which combines skills and strategies from a number of approaches. Their practical guide integrates individual and subgroup counselling with whole-family counselling, providing much-needed material on methods and approaches for communicating with children and young people.
The book will be invaluable to new relationship counsellors learning the skills required in order to bring about change, and will be a useful reference book for experienced counsellors.
Another excellence textbook from the Geldard & Geldard collection.
A must for any Counsellor and Psychotherapist / Play Therapist working with children, young people and families.
Excellent book to enhance understanding of relationship counselling. Useful for professionals working or studying within the field of education as well as therapeutic work. Particularly useful for those professionals undertaking work with parents and children of all ages.
This is yet another excellent text from Geldard & Geldard. A broad range of issues are addressed with superb clarity. This is recommended reading for our Counselling Children and Young People module.
A great publication for both training and trained therapists to support the often complex issues faced into today's modern family life.
Easy to read and laid out well, with the author supporting themes and topics in a systematic way.
This text is an overall introduction to theory as well as a source of practical ideas for working with children, young people and familial relationships.
It includes concise diagrams and tables throughout. The ‘questions for group discussions or student assignments’ sections make it a good teaching aid and a useful additional text on Counselling Diploma level courses
Those familiar with the Geldards’ clear, accessible writing style will not be disappointed.
Many of our students are working with young people and this book fills an important gap in the available literature.
very clear, easy to read and accessible for students
A useful addition to using counselling skills with young people and parents. Accessible style to dip into.
An interesting coverage of aspects of direct work with children which will support student understanding of the therapeutic processes involved. Good literature base.
This book provides good reference for students who work with children on a 1:1 basis and develop unique relationships. It is vital to know the extent to which they are equipped to 'counsel'.
The text is also very good for citing other sources in this area of study.
