Counselling Young People - A Handbook for Trainees and Practitioners

Practical and clearly written, this new book from best-selling author Louise Porter equips mental health professionals with the knowledge and skills they need to provide insightful guidance and support to children and adolescents.

List of contents

Part 1: Philosophy, theory and practice of working with young people 1. Philosophy 2. Solution-focused therapy 3. Narrative therapy 4. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy 5. Principles of working with young people 6. Collaboration and consultation 7. Ethics of working with young people 8. Caring for self 9. Diversity and social justice Part 2: Emotional issues 10. Emotions and emotion regulation 11. A model of resilience 12. Counselling young people in grief 13. Depression 14. Stress and anxiety 15. Trauma 16. Self-destructive behaviours Part 3: Social issues 17. Aggression 18. Bullying 19. Violence 20. Sexual abuse perpetration by juveniles 21. Social inclusion of gender and sexual minorities

About the author

Louise Porter is a child psychologist with 40 years' experience working with young people with social, emotional, behavioural and developmental challenges. She is a university lecturer, national and international speaker, and author of many books on parenting, children's needs, and behaviour guidance.

Summary

Practical and clearly written, this new book from best-selling author Louise Porter equips mental health professionals with the knowledge and skills they need to provide insightful guidance and support to children and adolescents.

Product details

• Authors: Louise Porter, Louise (Griffith University Porter, Porter Louise
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 28.12.2023
• EAN: 9781032348094
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3234809-4
• No. of pages: 378
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Work, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Children's Studies, EDUCATION / Counseling / General, Psychotherapy, Relating to adolescence / teenage years, Age groups: adolescents, Education: care & counselling of students, Counselling and care of students, Social counselling and advice services, Counselling & Advice Services