Counselling Skills in Context

Published in association with the BACUP, this textbook provides the required knowledge for counselling skills qualifications. The book relates to the activity of counselling skills and addresses the context and roles in which these skills are used. Each chapter of the book contains information and practical activities which are designed to test knowledge. The book offers comprehensive coverage of the following areas: ? Ethics and processes, including the description of the difference between counselling skills and counselling. ? Life stages. ? Theoretical perspectives. ? Values, attitudes and beliefs. ? Listening skills. ? Settings. ? Bullying and harassment. ? Mentoring. The book is ideal for students on counseling skills courses and those using counseling skills in a variety of different environments.