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Informationen zum Autor Mark Prever is Counsellor, trainer and supervisor, and Lead professional for Every Child Matters at Yardleys School in Birmingham. He is a former chair of Counselling Children and Young People a division of The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Mark writes and regularly and is author of Mental Health in Schools: A Guide to Pastoral and Curriculum Provision , SAGE. Klappentext This book is the ideal introduction to counselling and supporting children and young people. Taking a person-centred approach, Mark Prever offers readers a clear understanding of the theory and practice of working with children and young people in difficulty - whether in a therapeutic, school or social work setting. This practical text: - specifically addresses both the counsellor and the 'helper', who may be unfamiliar with counselling jargon - contains exercises, points for further thought and discussion, and boxed notes thoroughout, highlighting exactly how the theory applies to the child or young person - discusses ethics, the current political agenda and evidence-based practice. This book is a must-read for trainees and professionals working with children and young people in the fields of counselling and psychotherapy, education, mental health, nursing, youth work and social work. Zusammenfassung An incredibly user-friendly book for both the counsellor and the 'helper' looking to successfully support children and young people with practical theory, interventions and exercises. Inhaltsverzeichnis PART ONE: THEORY Why Working with Children and Young People in a Person-Centred Way Is Different The Person-Centred Approach: Theoretical Framework Historical, National, Ethical and Legal Issues in Working with Children and Young People Measuring Outcomes Why Young People Become Unhappy: The Person-Centred Approach in Context The Importance of the Relationship PART TWO: PRACTICE Working with Feelings and Emotions Unconditional Positive Regard Congruence Empathy Working Creatively Developing Person-Centred Skills, Attitudes and Qualities Key Questions about Working with Children and Young People Training, Supervision and Well-Being ...
