Product Description

Personal development is a core element in counsellor training. This book is an essential guide to personal development and includes discussion about self-knowledge and its implications for different modes of counselling. It provides a clear analysis of techniques for promoting self-development and an examination of the specific gains to trainee counsellors of well-managed personal development work. The theoretical premises are supported with accounts of personal experience.

The invaluable insights contained in this unique book are relevant to counsellors, trainers, supervisors, psychotherapy trainers and trainees, and students of counsellor training courses.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #11194 in Books
• Published on: 2002-01-30
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 160 pages

Customer Reviews

For any trainee counsellor, an absolute must
I am coming to the end of my first year in a diploma course for counsellors. Presently, I have been writing an assignment about my own persoanl development throughout this first year, particularly within my PD group. I could not have done half of what I have without this book. Anyone who is serious about their training as a counsellor, and about furthering themselves, should seek out a copy of this book.
Although there is such a bearing upon personal development on counselling courses, there is actually little research or literature dedicated just to the subject. This can often leave trainees feeling slightly baffled about just what constitutes personal development, and perhaps most importantly, how do we go about achieving it?
While this book doesn't have all the answers, it goes as far to it as it can. The very first chapter attempts to answer just what personal development is and why it is seen as so necessary. The following chapter then attempts to throw light upon where it happens and how it can vary. There is also a good chapter on the theroretical differences in relation to personal development. For myself, the chapter towards the end which solely looks at personal development through groups was an essential piece for using towards my assessed work. Again, personal development group work is little researched, so this section was invaluable to me.

This book should be read by anyone wanting to seriously become a counsellor. Regardless of the theoretical stance you take, one thing that is inevitable about counselling is that the therapist's 'self' will be present in the counselling room. How that 'self' affects the relationship and the client, is very important. By reading this book and considering yourself and your own development, you can work towards gaining a better understanding of your 'self', the one your clients will see.

Read this book - borrow it if you must, but take the time to consider what it is about.

essential
Hi,, I am currently doing a degree course in counselling and psychotherapy,and just lately,for the personnel development perspectives within couselling have found this little gem of a book, to be essential and invaluable.Amust have for this aspect of counselling..Thank you Gordon

perfect accompaniment to certificate in counselling course
This book title is on our "recommemded reading" list for our certificate in counselling course - but I believe that it should be on the "required reading" list! For beginners particularly this book gives food for thought on the subject of personal development and outlines practical notions for self awareness. Since these processes are a constant throughout the life of a counsellor as a matter of necessity, then this book shall also provide the perfect accompaniment to the counsellor in the area of personal growth and development. Loved it!