Preface
Ch 1: Learning Helping Skills
For Reflection and Practice
Ch 2: Theories of Helping
What Theories Can Do For You
Theories You Should Know About
For Reflection and Practice
Ch 3: Processes and Stages
For Reflection and Practice
Ch 4: Helping Relationships
Uses of the Helping Relationship
Getting the Relationship Started
For Reflection and Practice
Ch 5: Exploration Skills
Assessing Strengths and Resources
Making the Transition to Action
For Reflection and Practice
Ch 6: Action Skills
Teaching People to Think Differently
Constructing Alternative Stories
Role-playing and Rehearsal
When You Don't Have Enough Time
For Reflection and Practice
Ch 7: Brief Interventions
Principles of Brief Intervention
A Different Way of Thinking About Change
Choose Your Method Carefully
For Reflection and Practice
Ch 8: Leading Groups
Differences Between Group and Individual Sessions
Some Advantages and Disadvantages
When to Intervene in Groups
Practical Considerations in Running a Group
For Reflection and Practice
Ch 9: Looking at Yourself
Practicing What You Preach
Making Helping a Lifestyle
Getting the Most From Supervision
For Reflection and Practice