It is now 25 years since the first edition of Person-Centred Counselling in Action appeared offering the definitive exposition of the theory & practice of the person-centred approach. Since then the book has supported & inspired hundreds of thousands of trainees & practitioners worldwide. This important Fourth Edition maintains the book's accessibility clarity & verve whilst incorporating new developments in the approach. John Mc Leod joins authors Dave Mearns & Brian Thorne to contribute an exciting new chapter on research relevant to the person-centred field. Person-Centred Counselling in Action Fourth Edition will be an invaluable resource for those embarking on their first stages of training. Well-established practitioners & even seasoned scholars will continue to find much to interest & stimulate them. Dave Mearns is professor of counselling & retired Director of the Counselling Unit of the University of Strathclyde. He has written seven books including Working at Relational Depth in Counselling & Psychotherapy (with Mick Cooper) & is co-editor of the international journal Person-Centered & Experiential Psychotherapies. Brian Thorne is Emeritus Professor of Counselling at the University of East Anglia Norwich where he was previously Director of Counselling & of the Centre for Counselling Studies. He is also a Co-founder of the Norwich Centre & continues to work there as a Professional Fellow. John Mc Leod is Emeritus Professor of Counselling at the University of Abertay Dundee & adjunct Professor of Psychology at the University of Oslo Norway. ...

The new Counselling Primer" series from PCCS Books supplementary to the bestselling " Steps in Counselling" series is suitable for beginners & higher level students who want a succinct boost to their knowledge of a particular area. " Counselling Primers" bridges the gap between introductory intermediate & diploma level courses each book providing a concise overview of a particular counselling approach. The perfect essay resources or a springboard for further study. " The Person-Centred Counselling Primer" by popular author Pete Sanders is the first in the " Counselling Primers" series comprising 120 pages of essential information in Sanders approachable & encouraging style. This book presents an unparalleled comprehensive description of person-centred counselling in the twenty-first century. Personality theory motivation therapy theory non-directivity & the process of change are all covered in Pete Sanders easy & accessible style. It is written for: students requiring: comprehensive introductory text for initial person-centred training input for comparative essays & therapeutic approaches on integrative courses a theory bridge between introductory & certificate/diploma level texts. It is useful for anyone requiring a concise understandable yet authoritative guide to person-centred counselling theory & practice." ...

This thoughtful & thought-provoking book is essential reading not only for those involved in the training of counsellors within the person-centred approach but also for individuals who may have simplistic dismissive or otherwise ill-informed notions of the depth of self-awareness required of the person-centred practitioner & the far-reaching challenges offered by the approach. For counsellors who define themselves as person-centred" but who have had no substantial training it should be compulsory reading
- British Journal of Guidance & Counselling Person-centred counselling probably requires more training
- & a greater intensity of training
- than most other mainstream counselling approaches but until now no one book has concentrated solely on the principles practices & requirements of training person-centred counsellors. Dave Mearns has drawn on the lived experiences of both trainers & trainees to demonstrate the potential range & importance of training in this field. The material covered

Includes:: selecting & supporting trainers selecting course members skills development supervision & other professional issues
- essential features of all counsellor training but of particular relevance to the person-centred approach. Written expressly for both trainees & trainers this book also extends & develops current thinking within the approach & will be a valuable resource for all person-centred practitioners."





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This practical how to manual provides all the tools needed to work with people with learning disabilities in a person-centred way & promote positive outcomes relating to activity self-image relationships & social engagement. It

Includes:: implementation as well as worked examples. Key

Features: Planning tools & forms for implementing person-centred planning are Vital information for: Support staff & professionals working in services for people with severe or profound learning disabilities people with severe communication difficulties people who have challenging behaviour & people who have autism. The resource will also help personal assistants person-centred planning advocates family & friends. Contents include: The person-centred planning process Person-centred action using opportunity & learning plans Worked examples Getting ready Person-centred action plan form Opportunity & learning plan form Opportunity & learning plan follow-on checklist This pack contains: A wirobound guide to person-centred planning including worked examples & a complete set of photocopiable checklists & plans also on the accompanying CD-rom.



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Why do I need to learn about CBT and/or the Person-centred Approach? What can these techniques contribute to my counselling training & practice? This book has some of the answers showing humanistic CBT & integrative therapists how to get to grips with each others approaches. CBT has become more fully present in the therapeutic landscape & therapists from other modalities are increasingly being required to understand or even train in the approach. Responding to this growing pressure for change Person-centred therapist Roger Casemore joins forces with Jeremy Tudway. Together they show how counsellors can respect & value each others approaches by more clearly understanding the similarities & differences in theory philosophy & practice. They clarify how therapists draw upon this knowledge in their practice without betraying the values of their core approach. This book is recommended for anyone studying Person-centred or CBT modules on counselling & psychotherapy courses or experienced practitioners wishing to adapt their practice for NHS settings. Roger Casemore is currently an Associate Fellow in Lifelong Learning at the University of Warwick & has a private practice as a therapist & supervisor of other therapists based in Worcester. Jeremy Tudway is a Clinical & Forensic Psychologist & a director of Phoenix Psychological Services Warwickshire. In addition to this he lectures in CBT at the University of Warwick. ...

Hope Adams tabloid journalist & half-demon inherited her Bollywood princess looks from her mother. From her demon father she inherited a hunger for chaos & a talent for finding it. Like full demons she gets an almost sexual rush from danger
- in fact she thrives on it. But she is determined to use her gifts for good. When the head of the powerful Cortez Cabal asks her to infiltrate a gang of bored rich troublemaking supernaturals in Miami Hope can't resist the excitement. But trouble for Hope is intoxicating & soon she's in way too deep. With a killer stalking the supernatural hot spots of Miami Hope finds herself dangerously entangled & has no choice but to turn to her crooked werewolf ex-boyfriend for help. What started as a simple investigation has spiralled into chaos. & Hope finds chaos irresistible.. .
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Personal Development All-in-One For Dummies is a complete guide to a range of techniques you can use to master your thoughts & achieve your goals. Discover the basic principles of each approach & receive sensible practical & effective expert advice on how each one can help you challenge negative beliefs & change your attitudes. Whether you wish to conquer an anxiety communicate better with others or simply think more positively here you will find proven & popular methods that you can use to make major changes
- improving your personal power & creating the life you want. Techniques covered: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Neuro-linguistic Programming Life Coaching Building Self-confidence
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Short-listed for the Orange Award for New Writers & long-listed for the Orange Prize It is 1917 in the South Dakota Badlands & summer has been hard. Fourteen years have passed since Rachel & Isaac Du Pree left Chicago to stake a claim in this unforgiving l&. Isaac a former Buffalo Soldier is fiercely proud: black families are rare in the West & black ranchers even rarer. But it hasnt rained in months the cattle bellow with thirst & supplies are dwindling. Pregnant & struggling to feed her family Rachel is isolated by more than just geography. She is determined to give her surviving children the life they deserve but she knows that her husband will never leave his ranch. Moving & majestic The Personal History of Rachel Du Pree is an unforgettable novel about love & loyalty homeland & belonging. Above all it is the story of one womans courage in the face of the most punishing adversity. ...

This new edition of Personal Injury Litigation deals with the new rules governing road traffic claims & contains useful guidance & checklists for both claimants & defendants dealing with these claims. This fourth edition not only brings this much used book up-to-date but enhances the original text by introducing chapters on limitation & fatal accident claims. A section on the common pitfalls & how to avoid them will help practitioners ensure that their cases run smoothly. Personal Injury Litigation provides a wide ranging introduction to the major elements of personal injury litigation. It deals with liability damages & procedure. It gives practical guidance on dealing with the new procedure for low value claims in road traffic cases & provides summaries & checklists for both claimants & defendants. The more difficult areas such as costs limitation & fatal accidents are also covered with guidance on important issues like serving proceedings & drafting witness statements. Personal Injury Litigation is an invaluable asset to trainees newly qualified solicitors & paralegals & assumes no prior knowledge of the subject. It will also act as a practical guide for the busy practitioner. ...

This revised & expanded edition of the bestselling book The Personal MBA" by Josh Kaufman gives you everything you need to transform your business your career or your working life forever. An MBA at a top school is an enormous investment in time effort & cold hard cash. & if you don't want to work for a consulting firm or an investment bank the chances are it simply isn't worth it. Josh Kaufman is the rogue professor of modern business education. Feted by everyone from the business media to Seth Godin & David Allen he's torn up the rulebook & given thousands of people worldwide the tools to teach themselves everything they need to know. " The Personal MBA" teaches simple mental models for every subject that's key to commercial success. From the basics of products sales & marketing & finance to the nuances of human psychology teamwork & creating systems this book distils everything you need to know to take on the MBA graduates & win. " File this book under: No Excuses". (Seth Godin author of "violet Cow" & " Linchpin"). " Finally here's a GBP10.99 MBA. Well on its way to becoming a business classic. You're pretty much guaranteed to get your money's worth
- if not much much more". (Jason Hesse " Real Business"). " Josh Kaufman has synthesized the most important topics in business into a book that truly lives up to its title. It's rare to find complicated concepts explained with such clarity. Highly recommended". (Ben Casnocha author of " My Start-Up Life"). Josh Kaufman is an acclaimed blogger & consultant who helps people improve their business skills. He previously worked at Proctor & Gamble. Since 2005 Josh has been helping people learn about business without remortgaging their lives through his website."
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