Product Description

Whether you are considering becoming a counsellor, have to provide some form of counselling as part of your job, or are simply interested in communicating well, Counselling Skills For Dummies provides the perfect introduction to the practical basics of counselling.

Starting with a thorough guide to the qualities, knowledge and skills needed to become a ‘listening helper’, the book goes on to provide a framework for a counselling session, helping you to successfully manage a potentially daunting process. It illustrates how you can create a positive relationship between listener and speaker and how asking the right questions is so important to the progression of that relationship. It also shows how you can better understand yourself, which is a crucial step in ensuring that you break down your own barriers to listening.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #13084 in Books
• Published on: 2007-09-14
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 354 pages

Review
"If being a counsellor is something that you are particularly interested in…then this could be a good book for you." (British Journal of Healthcare Assistants, March 2008)

Review
"If being a counsellor is something that you are particularly interested in…then this could be a good book for you." (British Journal of Healthcare Assistants, March 2008)

From the Back Cover
Whether you have to provide counselling as part of your job or you’re considering becoming a counsellor, Counselling Skills For Dummies provides the perfect introduction to the practical basics. It shows you how to understand yourself better – a crucial step in ensuring that you break down your barriers to listening to others – and gives a thorough guide to the qualities, knowledge, and techniques needed to be a listening helper.

Customer Reviews

an amazing read
This book is anamazing read! Not only does it teach techniques for helping somone with problems but it also takes you to the depths of yourself and your own insecurities. If you want to know yourself better I would advise this book but be aware that although it is a very helpful read it may open cans that you are not ready to deal with so read at caution.

Fantastic for level one NCFE
I have just completed NCFE Level one and this book has been a life line.
Simple to understand yet still covers all the material thoroughly.
Well worth purchasing.

counsellling skills for dummies
i am currently studying counselling at level 3,i found this book handy and useful because it is easy to read and understand,
however i belive it maybe to basic for anyone studing at diploma level.
anyone intrested in learning better commuication and listening skills would also benefit from this book.