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`This all inclusive, comprehensive book may, on first glance, appear to have little that is relevant to emergency nurses. On closer scrutiny it covers many of the emotional problems and crises you will encounter in the emergency department…. [It] is a useful resource and reference book and will be valued by students and practitioners of emergency nursing' - Accident and Emergency Nursing

`An amazingly comprehensive, well-written, balanced and pluralistic handbook that manages to present the rainbow field of psychotherapy and counselling in an accessible and reliable way. This state-of-the-art volume will become absolutely indispensable for anyone involved in this work, whether in training or qualified' - Andrew Samuels, Professor of Analytical Psychology, University of Essex

`This remarkable book is more than an elegant presentation of contemporary counselling and psychotherapeutic theory. It is packed full of practical skills and hints - all written by highly experienced practitioners - and presented in an accessible and jargon-free format. No idea is left unturned. This is a practical handbook in every sense of the word and essential reading for trainees and practitioners alike' - Professor Robert Bor, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Royal Free Hospital, London

`Well organized, fully inclusive and skilfully edited, it is going to be impossible not to buy this handbook. Basically it has something on everything which people might ask about the counselling and psychotherapy profession' - Dave Mearns, Professor of Counselling, University of Strathclyde

`This is an immensely useful source book for therapists to keep near at hand in order to update knowledge and to satisfy curiosity about new ways of working. It will also be extremely helpful for trainees as they strive to gain an over-arching perspective in a rapidly proliferating field' - Professor Helen Cowie, School of Psychology and Counselling, University of Surrey Roehampton

The SAGE Handbook of Counselling and Psychotherapy, Second Edition is the most comprehensive text of its kind and an essential resource for trainees and practitioners alike. Comprising succinct and easy-to-access contributions, the Handbook describes not only the traditional skills and theoretical models, but also the most common client concerns brought to therapy and the particular skills required for different practice settings and client groups.

Written and edited by those at the very forefront of counselling and psychotherapy, the Handbook has been substantially updated for this, the Second Edition and includes new material on evidence-based practice, psychopharmacology, counselling by email, psychodrama, solution-focused therapy, quality evaluation, and attachment theory.

For trainees The SAGE Handbook of Counselling and Psychotherapy, Second Edition provides the ideal companion to each stage of their studies, while for practitioners the Handbook is an indispensable source of professional reference. (20061221)

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #16203 in Books
• Published on: 2006-01-05
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 624 pages

Review
`This all inclusive, comprehensive book may, on first glance, appear to have little that is relevant to emergency nurses. On closer scrutiny it covers many of the emotional problems and crises you will encounter in the emergency department…. [It] is a useful resource and reference book and will be valued by students and practitioners of emergency nursing' - Accident and Emergency Nursing

"I strongly recommend it as essential reading and an immensely valuable sourcebook for students, trainees, and practitioners. This handbook is a state-of-the-art description of mainstream approaches in counseling and clinical psychology, with a thought-provoking blend of sociocultural-religious perspectives and emerging technologies. It is an amazingly comprehensive and excellent source of knowledge for counselors, clinicians, therapists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, teachers, priests, and others in caring roles." (Yasmin Nilofer Farooqi contemporary Psychology: APA Review of Books )

Customer Reviews

Invaluable for counselling students - especially for assignments!
I am in my second year of a counselling degree (integrative) and I have used this throughout. It is invaluable both as a resource and great for citations. OF all the counselling books I have this is the most used. I eventually bought it as I got fed up checking it in and out of the library!

A must-buy for your reference shelf
I have to declare a bias because Colin Feltham is my colleague. However, I find this publication great for our Diploma in Counselling students at Sheffield Hallam University, because it gives a succinct overview of just about every topic you are likely to encounter if you are training to become a counsellor. Each chapter is a good starting point for reading around the topic concerned, which you can follow up through the reference list for that chapter. The whole is written in accessible language. Whilst the book might seem expensive I have turned to it time and again to get me started on a subject and always recommend it to students to buy. It is the kind of book that is definitely worth having on your bookshelf.

Excellent for students!!
I'm in my second year of a foundation degree in CBT and this book has become my bible for assignments!! It includes everything you could ever imagion you will need for your assignments, well recomended and good value for your money!