Discusses the person-centered approach to psychological therapy and why it is effective in working with young people. Uses real-life stories of young people for examples of basic concepts. Provides insights into young people's issues and highlights the importance of the therapeutic relationship. For psychologists. Softcover.
Forewords
p. vi
Preface
p. x
About the author
p. xii
Acknowledgements
p. xiii
Introduction
p. 1
The person-centred approach
p. 2
Counselling young people
p. 6
Person-centred theory and education
p. 8
Counselling a young person in a youth counselling setting
p. 11
Setting the scene
p. 11
p. 13
First contact - the counsellor keeps it low key
p. 13
Points for discussion
p. 20
p. 21
Getting focused, becoming angry, finding calm
p. 21
Points for discussion
p. 30
p. 31
Effects of the dope and a difficult dilemma
p. 31
Points for discussion
p. 36
p. 37
The counsellor explores her feelings and receives encouragement and support
p. 37
Points for discussion
p. 43
p. 45
Jodie doesn't attend
p. 45
The relationship develops, giving Jodie tough choices
p. 46
Points for discussion
p. 52
p. 55
Fear of becoming a woman
p. 55
Points for discussion
p. 60
p. 63
Jodie has spoken to her mum, relationship changes
p. 63
Points for discussion
p. 69
p. 71
Supervision 2
p. 71
Points for discussion
p. 74
p. 75
Saying no to pills and appreciating her mum
p. 75
Points for discussion
p. 82
p. 83
Back to school, seeking out new friends
p. 83
Points for discussion
p. 88
p. 89
Jodie reflects on her counselling experience
p. 89
Sandy reflects on the therapeutic journey with Jodie
p. 90
Counselling a young person in a school setting
p. 91
Setting the scene
p. 91
p. 93
The client does not attend
p. 93
Working with silence and the struggle to speak
p. 94
Points for discussion
p. 105
p. 107
Supervision 1
p. 107
Points for discussion
p. 112
p. 113
The need to alert the school to bullying
p. 113
Points for discussion
p. 123
p. 125
Client adjusting to feeling different
p. 125
Tired of it all, the client falls asleep
p. 131
Points for discussion
p. 137
p. 139
Supervision 2
p. 139
A new friend but home life makes Nick sad
p. 143
The client does not attend
p. 145
Points for discussion
p. 146
p. 149
Problems and Nick is grounded
p. 149
Supervision 3
p. 157
Points for discussion
p. 159
p. 161
Nick finds satisfying experiences through music
p. 161
Points for discussion
p. 167
Final reflections
p. 169
Nick affirms his achievements and future goals
p. 169
Simon reflects on what he feels has been achieved
p. 170
Reflections from the author
p. 171
References
p. 173
Further reading
p. 175
Useful contact
p. 176
Index
p. 177
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