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Counselling Adolescents

Counselling Adolescents

The Proactive Approach for Young People

by Rebecca Yin FooDavid Geldard and Kathryn Geldard
Paperback
Publication Date: 14/11/2015

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This is the definitive guide to counselling adolescents. Now in its fourth edition, this bestseller has introduced thousands of trainees and practitioners to the theory, principals, skills and techniques of proactively counselling this client group.

New to the fourth edition:

- A new chapter on the contemporary context of adolescence, exploring the challenges, opportunities and influences facing young people today.

- A new chapter on the use of technology when counselling young people

- Useful links to relevant online resources at the end of each chapter

- Updates to all chapters reflecting more recent understanding, research and literature

- Additional case studies to help trainees apply theory and strategies to practice

A multi-disciplinary book which recognises that a diversity of needs requires a diversity of approaches and skills, it uses case studies and examples to demonstrate this in a variety of settings. It is essential reading for trainees and practitioners in counselling, social work, the allied health professions and education.

ISBN:
9781446276044
9781446276044
Category:
Social work
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
14-11-2015
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications, Limited
Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Edition:
4th Edition
Dimensions (mm):
231.9x187.45x16mm
Weight:
0.62kg
Rebecca Yin Foo

Rebecca Yin Foo is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist who is experienced in providing psychological support for children with developmental disabilities and their families at the Cerebral Palsy League.

Her work has led her to take a high level of practical and academic interest in ways of working with children to promote optimal positive outcomes. She currently works in private practice in Brisbane, Australia. Prior to obtaining her honours degree in Psychology and Masters degree in Educational and Developmental Psychology she completed a Bachelor of Medical Engineering.

She has published a number of journal articles and presented conference papers nationally and internationally in relation to her studies in both Engineering and Psychology. She is the third author of the book, Counselling Children: A Practical Introduction.

David Geldard

David Geldard worked for many years as a counselling psychologist in private practice, mental health and community health in Queensland. He specialised in counselling children, young people and their families.

Kathryn Geldard

Dr. Kathryn Geldard retired from teaching in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, at the University of the Sunshine Coast at the end of 2013. Kathryn was responsible for establishing the Master of Counselling and the Master of Counselling Practice programs, and prior to her retirement had extensive experience in mental health settings and private practice, initially working at the Phipps Clinic at Johns Hopkins University Hospital.

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