Product Description

A follow-on to First Steps in Counselling, this best-selling textbook is for those studying counselling at intermediate level, certificate, pre-diploma, or on counselling skills courses. Its approachable, interactive style has made it a favourite at colleges, universities and institutes throughout the UK. It is packed with activities, diagrams and develops practice through a series of vignettes featuring the lives of fictional characters.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #100523 in Books
• Published on: 1995-02-15
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 200 pages

Review
It is written in a highly readable style, drawing the reader in to participate in a series of activities. Eight fictional characters are used in vignettes to illustrate various points, although I think many people will see a reality in these fictional lives . . . I think Next Steps in Counselling is a valuable text for those groups at which it is aimed. --Lillie Fennel, PSRF Newsletter, Vol 5, No. 2

It is . . . well constructed, accessible and personal. There are excellent chapters on questions and on ending. --Keith Tudor, Person-Centred Practice, Vol. 5, No, 1. 1997

(Next Steps in Counselling) follows a logical sequence from first principles, through a detailed analysis of skills, into counselling in practice. It can be used either as a reference manual by means of the index and / or accessing the Learning Grid on pages 8-9, or read sequentially In addition to the skills and theory, the whole is given life by a series of vignettes, personalities whose case studies are available throughout the text. There are also ample discussion points, interior dialogue or paper-based activities which should help participation take place. --Bryony Jones, Senior Health Advisor

Keith Tudor, Person-Centred Practice, Vol. 5, No, 1.
It is . . . well constructed, accessible and personal. There are excellent chapters on questions and on ending.

About the Author
Pete Sanders completed his full-time diploma in counselling at the University of Aston in 1974. He worked as a counsellor, trainer and supervisor in further education and private practice for over 25 years. Pete was the lead tutor in three BACP recognised training courses and was instrumental in the Trainer Accreditation Scheme. He has written, edited and/or contributed to over a dozen books on counselling and psychotherapy, specialising in person-centred therapy.

Customer Reviews

Recommended
This book was recommended to me buy a counsellor that i was working with and i can see why. I bought first steps in counselling and next steps in counselling. Essential reading for counsellors and mental health nurses or others who use counselling in their field of work.

Course Book
I am using this book as a core text for my diploma course, and have never had the benefit of such a great course `companion' before. I find the main text to be pitched at the right level - written in a straight forward way, but stretching me at the same time. Notes in the margins add all sorts of different complexions - additional information, quotes, activity suggestions, suggestions for further reading etc. Try this book. It is a huge asset.

Stepping in to learning
This book has proved very useful when I've been writing my counselling skills course assignments.